Barons
Men’s soccer headed to semifinals for first time ever
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR The first-ever playoff win for the Franciscan university men’s soccer team came in the form of a 2-1 playoff victory over conference opponent La Roche College, a win characterized by sensational play from decorated senior forward Leo Hermann. La Roche struck first, slipping a shot past senior goalkeeper Thomas Dosedel on […]
Men’s rugby triumphs over homecoming opponent
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER The Baron men’s rugby team, in the middle of the festivities of Homecoming weekend on campus, remained focused on its goal of continuing its season winning streak. This time, the opponent was the very talented Robert Morris Colonials, who have a history of playing well against the Ruggers, taking the last […]
Men’s Rugby triumphs over Homecoming opponent
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER The Baron men’s rugby team, in the middle of the festivities of Homecoming weekend on campus, remained focused on its goal of continuing its season winning streak. This time, the opponent was the very talented Robert Morris Colonials, who have a history of playing well against the Ruggers, taking the last […]
Men’s soccer team rewrites program record books
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR In front of packed bleachers under sunny skies, the Franciscan University men’s soccer team excited in a 3-0 thriller of a win over conference opponent Pitt.-Bradford, one of the highlights of the university’s Homecoming Weekend. The game also marked Senior Day for the team, as the squad, together with Head Coach […]
Franciscan rugby team powers through Carnegie Mellon
LIAM GALLIGAN STAFF WRITER The sweltering 88 degree weather on Sept. 23 couldn’t stop the men’s rugby team from continuing its stellar season as they defeated the Carnegie Mellon University Tartans 24-15. The Barons entered their third conference match of the year facing a tough opponent, the Carnegie Mellon team being immediately behind the Barons […]
Barons defeat Mt. St. Joseph
KENDAL HUNTSMAN STAFF WRITER Franciscan University’s men’s soccer dominated the scoreboard against Mt. St. Joseph on Friday, September 15, with a final score of 4-1 to improve to 5-1 in a fall season characterized by on-field confidence and communication. Just six minutes into game action, the Barons registered their first goal, off the foot of […]
Barons fall to La Roche at home
TERESA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER Franciscan University’s men’s basketball team lost a challenging game against La Roche College on Jan. 25 with a final score of 75-54. Within 5 minutes, the Barons took their first lead of 7-5 with a far jump shot by freshman Michael Mendicino. Soon after, freshman Joe Schriner sunk his second three-point […]
Midnight Madness draws crowd to celebrate start of basketball season
MOLLY TRAINOR STAFF WRITER Midnight Madness ushered in the basketball season Saturday, Oct. 22, with students lining up outside to be the first through the Finnegan Fieldhouse doors at 10 p.m. Free pizza and T-shirts greeted students as they entered the gym to celebrate the basketball season’s kick off. The crowd quickly filled the bleachers […]
Men’s soccer defeats La Roche, ranks first in conference
TERESA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER “Strong” was the single word Assistant Coach Zeph Swope used to describe Franciscan University’s men’s soccer team on Wednesday in their game against La Roche College. With a score of 3-2, the Barons added to their now four-game winning streak, and held their position as number one in the conference. Franciscan […]
Men’s soccer extends winning streak to three
TERESA GUTIERREZ STAFF WRITER Franciscan University’s men’s soccer team won their third conference game on Saturday, defeating opponent D’Youville College with an impressive score of 4-0. The game began with high energy as Franciscan senior forward Joe Francis made the first goal with a quality assist by sophomore midfielder Mark Fioramonti. Toward the end of […]