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Jury Duty 1/30/2024: Shaniece Nugent

(01/30/24 11:00am)

“Jury Duty” is a weekly column that spotlights different Brandeis student-athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. We hope to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.



The NFL divisional round and a look to the future

(01/23/24 11:00am)

With the National Football League’s Divisional round officially in the books, the stage is finally set for the conference championship games. That being said, the season is more than just the games you see on the field. Players, coaches and teams undergo rigorous training and personal development to ensure they are in peak condition for the challenges ahead.


Lax with Liz: A brief history of NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championships

(01/23/24 11:00am)

Lacrosse, a sport founded by the Haudenosaunee Native American tribe in 1100, has now become a global sport with a historic 29 countries participating in the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in 2022. The sport has gained popularity both worldwide, with lacrosse returning to the Olympics in 2028, and nationally in the United States, with the Sixes discipline (a faster-paced version with fewer players in a 6 v 6) and box lacrosse being included in the U.S. national teams. While the senior women’s national team and Athletes Unlimited professional league do garner a dedicated following whenever they play, National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I lacrosse has stayed at the forefront of the sport for those watching. 



Brandeis T&F kicks off 2024 with back-to-back wins

(01/23/24 11:00am)

On Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, the Brandeis University Track and Field team showcased their talents in the 2024 Reggie Poyau Memorial Title by seizing a well-earned victory. In their first and only home meet of the season, the women finished with 129.5 points, with 28 more points than second-place, Bates College, causing the Judges to take home the title. The men finished with 80 points, placing third, behind the notable track and field teams from Bates College, with 206 points, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) University, with 174 points.


Jury Duty 1/23: Monica Iizuka

(01/23/24 11:00am)

“Jury Duty” is a weekly column that spotlights different Brandeis student-athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. We hope to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.


Jury Duty 12/05/2023: Sam Adusei

(12/05/23 11:00am)

"Jury Duty" is a weekly column that spotlights different athletes. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate a Brandeis athlete. We hope to bridge the gap between student athletes and non student athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, introduce yourself! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.


Judges secure wins in competition over the weekend

(12/05/23 11:00am)

In the first game of the UAA Challenge on Friday, Dec. 1, Brandeis Men’s Basketball claimed a 68-58 victory over Bates College. Right from the tip-off, the Judges asserted dominance, surging ahead with an impressive seven-point streak, fortifying their lead and dictating the game's pace. Bates attempted to narrow the gap with consecutive three pointers, but Brandeis, guided by Coach Jean Bain, responded swiftly, extending their advantage with a seven point surge of their own.


Boston Welcomes the Return of Women's Soccer with New NWSL Franchise

(12/05/23 11:00am)

When the National Women's Soccer League declared it would be expanding, it didn't take long for an all woman led ownership group to take action. In an exciting development for soccer enthusiasts in Boston, it was the Boston Unity Soccer Partners who were awarded the expansion team. This franchise, set to kick off in 2026, aims to bring back professional women's soccer to the city after the dissolution of the Boston Breakers in 2018.




Jury Duty 11/21/2023: Caitlin Gresko '25

(11/21/23 11:00am)

The Sports section of the Justice is starting a new column called "Jury Duty" that hopes to spotlight different athletes every week. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone. My hope and aim for  is to bridge the gap between student athletes and non student athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable. If you see a highlighted athlete around campus, maybe introduce yourself if you have the same taste in music! Or head to Gosman and cheer them on.


CJ Stroud off to phenomenal start in professional career

(11/21/23 11:00am)

The “rookie” —  a term used to describe a professional in their first year — can be accurately applied to many young athletes coming out of college hoping to have a long career. For the Houston Texans rookie quarterback, CJ Stroud, a more appropriate term would be “MVP” with how he has been lighting up the NFL in the early start of his career.



Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Tournament

(11/14/23 11:00am)

On Friday, Nov. 10, Brandeis Women’s Basketball kicked off the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness tournament with a decisive 61-38 victory over Wellesley College. Brandeis hosted Oberlin College, Kean University, and Wellesley College in a four-game invitational tournament. The excitement in the air from players was accompanied by tabling from several student-athlete organizations.



Jury Duty 11/14: Maggie Shealy

(11/14/23 11:00am)

The Sports section of the Justice is starting a column called "Jury Duty" that hopes to spotlight different athletes every week. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone, send them this form, or fill out this form if you are interested in being in a short spotlight! My hope and aim for this is to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable.


First International Referee in the NBA is announced

(11/14/23 11:00am)

On Oct. 24, the National Basketball Association released its Official Guide for the 2023-2024 season. Among the 82 officials listed, one man stands out in particular: Hwang In-Tae. This would be Hwang’s first ever season as an NBA referee. But this personal milestone is something much greater. This season would be the first time the NBA had a referee from outside of America. 


Jury Duty: Spotlight on Tristan Boyer '25

(11/08/23 11:00am)

The Sports section of the Justice is starting a column called "Jury Duty" that hopes to spotlight different athletes every week. Please email sports@thejustice.org if you would like to nominate someone, send them this form, or fill out this form if you are interested in being in a short spotlight! My hope and aim for this is to bridge the gap between student-athletes and non student-athletes by highlighting relatable content to make the community feel more approachable.