Victory
Lady Barons soccer team makes program history
MOLLY TRAINOR DISTRIBUTION MANAGER The fruit of dedication to God and team, the Franciscan University women’s soccer team made program history by playing their first-ever AMCC championship game and earning a spot in the ECAC tournament. “It’s a confirmation that if we continue to push, and to work hard and to praise the Lord in […]
Women’s tennis claims second consecutive AMCC championship
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR For the first time in program history, the Franciscan University women’s tennis team is back-to-back AMCC champions, after they defeated Penn St.-Altoona in the finals on Sunday’s postseason play. The women began their run toward their third program title in four years with a solid doubles showing at Erie’s Westwood Racquet […]
Lady Barons dominate at tennis semifinals
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR On Saturday at the Westwood Racquet Club in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Franciscan University Lady Barons took the first step toward a second consecutive conference title, defeating the Pitt.-Greensburg Bobcats 9-0 in the semifinals of AMCC postseason play. After animated warm ups, the Lady Barons took the courts for doubles. After a […]
Lady Barons clinch seat in AMCC playoffs
MARK BOREK STAFF WRITER A hat trick and a playoff berth combined to make Wednesday night’s soccer matchup against Penn St.-Altoona an exciting 3-1 victory for the Lady Barons. Senior midfielder Megan Luiso was undoubtedly the woman of the match, as a result of a trio of goals. She opened the scoring in the 25th […]
Men’s soccer defeats Altoona 4-0 for first time since 2009
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER On Wednesday afternoon, the Baron men’s soccer team welcomed a conference rival, the Penn-State Altoona Lions, to the Upper Memorial Field. Franciscan was looking to record a win against the Lions for the first time since 2009. The last time the Baron men had won a match against the Lions, now […]
Women’s soccer celebrates seniors with 4-3 win on Pitt-Bradford
LIAM GALLIGAN SPORTS WRITER On an afternoon when the women’s soccer team celebrated Senior Day, they also came in with hopes of erasing an eight-game losing streak to the Lady Panthers of Pitt-Bradford. The Lady Barons were successful in their mission, but it did not come easily. Early in the game, both teams played evenly […]
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 […]
Women’s volleyball claims victory over Panthers
DANIEL JOHNSON STAFF WRITER The action never stopped in Finnegan Fieldhouse on Sept. 30, where after five very close sets, the Lady Barons emerged victorious in their match against the Pitt.-Bradford Panthers, by a close 3-2 score. The Lady Barons held the lead for the majority of the first set, with the Panthers following closely […]
Barons dominate Hilbert in soccer match
JOHN GALLAGHER SPORTS EDITOR On Saturday, the Franciscan University men’s soccer team took their next step toward a second-straight postseason berth, downing Hilbert College 8-2, in the process matching the program’s single-game goal record. Intent upon improving upon their 5-2-1 record, the Barons started hot, taking an early lead they would never relinquish. Just after […]