Alyssa DeOliveira: A first-year to remember

By Kaie Quigley & Nico Manganiello – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributor

*Alyssa DeOliveira and Bobbi O’Guin celebrate after DeOliveira’s opening goal against the Monks. Photo by Joe Giacco*

First-year women’s soccer striker Alyssa DeOliveira from East Providence, Rhode Island was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Year for the 2021 season. She lead the conference in goals scored (18) and shots (97) on her way to becoming the program’s first-ever Rookie of the Year.

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December 3, 2021 1

Basketball season is well underway

By LJ VP LaFiura – 1851 Contributor

*Graduate student Kevin Vanderhorst takes a free throw against Husson. Photo by Nico Manganiello*

The men’s and women’s basketball programs are back for their first full seasons since before COVID-19.

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December 3, 2021 0

Coach’s Corner: Ben Biello

By LJ VP LaFiura – 1851 Contributor

*Assistant Coach Ben Biello runs a practice drill with the sprint and middle-distance runners. Photo by LJ VP LaFiura*

When Ben Biello (‘21) joined the track and field team at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School in North Dighton, Massachusetts, he never expected where this athletic adventure would take him.

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Women’s Volleyball takes on Rhode Island College (RIC) during Senior Night

By Kait Bedell – News Editor

*The young Lasers celebrate winning a point during their recent senior night game against Rhode Island College. Photo by Karissa Gaughan*

The lady Lasers took on Rhode Island College during a women’s volleyball matchup for Senior Night on Thursday.

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November 4, 2021 0

Field hockey routs Albertus Magnus in offensive showcase

By Nico Manganiello – 1851 Contributor

*Players on both teams battle for the ball in the Lasell crease. Photo by Nico Manganiello*

Field hockey improved to a 6-3 conference record as they took down Albertus Magnus 10-0 on Wednesday afternoon at Grellier Field. The win was a real team effort as the Lasers had nine different goal scorers.

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October 28, 2021 0

Women’s soccer falls 3-1 on Senior Day

By LJ VP LaFiura – 1851 Contributor

On Saturday afternoon, Taylor Field played host to the women’s and men’s soccer’s senior day. The women had the first game and took a tumble to Johnson and Wales, losing 3-1.

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October 24, 2021 0

Men’s soccer suffers 2-0 loss to Johnson & Wales on Senior Day

By Nico Manganiello – 1851 Contributor

Seniors (from left to right) Alex Tavitian, Edson DaSilva, Kevin Pitt, Dylan Thambirasa, Nathan Smith, Youssef Danguir, Jake Ouellette, and Zack Laware gather with their friends and families as they are honored by the Laser community. Photo by Nico Manganiello

Men’s soccer celebrated senior day at Taylor Field on Saturday afternoon, however suffered a tough 2-0 loss to Johnson & Wales. The loss brings the Lasers’ conference record to a 1-7-1 as the regular season comes to a close.

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