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(02/04/25 11:00am)
On Friday, Jan. 24, Brandeis University men's basketball senior Toby Harris '25 etched his name into the record books, becoming the 36th player in University history to reach the 1,000-point career milestone. Harris' achievement came at a crucial moment, helping the Judges secure a 92-76 victory over Carnegie Mellon University in a hard-fought University Athletic Association road matchup.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
A new wave of advocacy is sweeping through Brandeis University. A group of passionate student-athletes has come together to create the University's chapter of the national advocacy group, Athlete Ally. This movement is part of a larger effort to increase LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports, especially college athletics.
(02/04/25 11:00am)
While the Pro Bowl provided some fun for many National Football League fans, it was ultimately a filler week gearing up to what is regarded as the highly anticipated finale of the season: the Super Bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs have both experienced dominant seasons, but only one squad can reach the pinnacle of the sport. The Chiefs are vying for the unprecedented feat of achieving a three-peat — three consecutive Super Bowl wins — while the Eagles are attempting to win their second-ever Super Bowl for their rabid fanbase, which would be their first since 2017. Let’s focus in on the strengths and weaknesses of these squads and the key factors that may determine who enjoys the opportunity to lift up that Super Bowl trophy next Sunday.
(02/03/25 1:44am)
The National Football Conference and American Football Conference champion ship games this weekend were pivotal, en ticing matchups that have set the stage for the National Football League’s peak event, the Super Bowl. The clashes between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Com manders, as well as the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, were riveting games with great importance, and there is now only a singular game that will determine the champion for the 2024 NFL season.
(02/03/25 1:36am)
This weekend, the Brandeis University track and field team continued its strong early-season performance with five individ ual victories at the Wheaton College Lyon Invitational. For the second week in a row, the team has set new school records. Even though the event was a non-scoring meet, the Brandeis athletes showcased their tal ents, setting personal and program records.
(02/02/25 11:41pm)
On Jan. 24, the Brandeis University women’s basketball team won 72-60 over Case Western Reserve University on the road, showcasing strong offensive execution and dominant defense. The Judges turned the game around in the first quarter with a 9-0 run to close out the pe riod, leading 18-10 at the break. Senior Cait lin Gresko 25’played an important role, con tributing five points during that run. The Judges kept pushing forward, holding Case without a field goal for the final 7:30 of the game.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
Toby Harris ’25 comes from a family of basketball players — his sister plays college basketball at Hamilton College and his father, who played college basketball for the University of California, Davis, is a high school coach in his home state of North Carolina. After fifteen years of growing up in and around the sport, Harris easily associates the word “team” with the word “family.”
(12/03/24 11:00am)
Coming back after the Thanksgiving break, the Brandeis women’s basketball team is 3-4. Their last three games were decided in dramatic fourth quarters, clueing audiences into the fact that this determined team is still working out its kinks.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
As of Nov. 29, 2024, the Boston Bruins are the fourth seed in the Atlantic Division, holding a record of 11-11-3. Since winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, the Bruins have been trying to recapture their championship glory. Despite strong regular season performances and even setting a National Hockey League record for most regular season wins in the 2022-2023 season, the Bruins have been stumped by mediocrity when it comes to postseason success. Fans might be in for much of the same disappointment as the Bruins’ start to the 2024-2025 season has been subpar.
(12/03/24 11:00am)
Week 13 of the NFL season did not disappoint as Thanksgiving week featured a myriad of high octane matchups and nail biting finishes. Typical of the holiday, games were spread out throughout the week’s entirety for fans to enjoy. This included three matchups on Thursday, Nov. 28 and a game on Friday, Nov. 29 to complement the rest of the games predominantly taking place on Sunday. As a result, fans were able to consistently tune into nonstop NFL action throughout their Thanksgiving break.
(11/19/24 11:00am)
The early history of fencing as a combat method can be traced back to ancient Egypt in the year 1190 Before Christ, as well as Greek fencing schools, which were located in Ancient Athens. In Germany and Italy, fencing as a technique evolved into a sport by the 14th or 15th century.
(11/19/24 11:00am)
The Brandeis men’s basketball team kicked off their 2024-25 season last Tuesday, Nov. 12 — and since then, there’s been nothing but positive news and strong performances to report.
(11/19/24 11:00am)
Week 11 of the NFL season furthered the excitement and high-octane play that has captured the attention of fans so far this year. This week featured a battle between two NFL titans, as well as the vanquishing of a former favorite’s playoff hopes.
(11/19/24 11:00am)
“Playing with joy and playing to win:" these are the goals of senior captain of the Brandeis University women’s basketball team Lulu Ohm ’25 as she heads into her final year playing collegiate basketball.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
Week 10 of the National Football League was a particularly exciting one for lovers of nail-biting contests, as eight of the 13 matchups this past week featured final scores with a separation of five points or fewer between winner and loser. Games like this showcase highly entertaining finishes where the best players have the opportunity to exhibit their “clutch gene,” leading their squads to hard-fought victories. Some flourished in these high pressure moments while others struggled under the bright lights.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
On Friday, Nov. 8 the Brandeis Swim and Dive team took on the Bentley University Falcons. Taking place at Bentley University to continue the war of Waltham, Brandeis swam away with losses on both the men’s and women’s sides, but not without some individual wins. The men’s score was 164-94 in favor of the Falcons and the women’s score was 180-74, also in favor of Bentley.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
After the Boston Celtics won the 2024 National Basketball Association Championship this past June, all eyes are on the team as they are expected to dominate the upcoming season once more. Given that no team has won back-to-back championships since the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018, it will be no easy feat to replicate the historic season the Celtics had last year. Of course, the preseason does not count towards anything, but it is a time to see if players have improved over the summer. The preseason also allows younger players to have the opportunity to show coaches that they can provide beneficial talent and depth to the roster.
(11/12/24 11:00am)
It was a bittersweet end to the 2024 soccer season on Saturday, Nov. 9. The women’s team lost their seventh and final game of the season to University Athletics Association opponent New York University. Of their seven losses, six were disappointing defeats at the hands of UAA rivals.
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Both the Brandeis men’s and women’s soccer teams played conference games against the Case Western Reserve University Spartans last Sunday, Nov 3. The men’s team won 2-1 — their second-straight conference win after defeating Rochester University 3-2 the week before. The women’s team tied the Spartans 1-1. Their equalizing goal came from Dominique Paglia ’25 in the 25th minute off a shot just outside the goalie box. It was her first goal of the year and the third of her career. Case Western should have had more momentum in the second half, as they were playing the end of the game with an additional player after an 86th-minute red card against the Judges, but they were ultimately unable to capitalize. Keeper Rachel Ross M’25 kept the Judges tied with six saves, her third highest mark of the season. With the tie, the women’s team moves to 9-6-1 and 0-5-1 in conference play. Heading into their final game, Rachel Walter ’25 leads the team with 20 points based on total assists recorded and goals scored with eight and six, respectively. Tanvi Raju ’27 holds the high mark for goals scored with seven.
