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 The Lasell women’s rugby team before a game on Grellier Field. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Earley)

Women’s Rugby Ready to Grow at Lasell

Aria Conti and Jill Neil November 11, 2025

Lasell’s rugby team has doubled in size this year, with 15 people after joining forces with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Of the 15 members, 12 are from Lasell and 3 from MIT; they have...

The Lasell field hockey team defeated Saint Joseph (Conn.), 2-1, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shannon Rourke)

Lasell Field Hockey Enters GNAC Playoffs

Daniel Newhall, 1851 Chronicle Staff November 4, 2025

The Lasell University field hockey team has entered the Greater Northeast Athletic Conference playoffs with high hopes. The Lasers enter the playoffs with an 8-8 record overall and a 6-4 record in the...

The Lasell cross-country team after a meet at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H., on Aug. 30. (Photo courtesy of Molly Cohen)

Lasell Cross-Country Prepping for Indoor Season

Nya Desir, 1851 Chronicle Staff November 4, 2025

When the fall semester picks up, so do the university’s 12 cross-country athletes. The team is officially switching from trails to tracks as they kick off their indoor season while sustaining the momentum...

Matthew Reid coached at the University of New England before arriving at Lasell. (Photo courtesy of Tristan Durgin)

Matthew Reid to Energize Women’s Basketball at Lasell

Ryan Ruff, 1851 Editor In-Chief November 4, 2025

The women’s basketball team has found its new coach, and his name is Matthew Reid. Reid grew up in the small town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Reid played basketball there, and that is also where he...

Senior setter Sydney Katz has been a key player in two GNAC championships. (Photo courtesy of Lasell Athletics)

Sydney Katz at the Heart of Lasell Volleyball

Jeremy Wacker, 1851 Chronicle Staff November 4, 2025

For Lasell University senior Sydney Katz, joining the women’s volleyball program was not the result of heavy recruitment or years of experience. Katz was relatively new to the sport when she committed...

The Lasell men's soccer team fights to the end against Saint Joseph's (Conn.).

Lasell Soccer Teams Hoping for Championships

Daniel Newhall, 1851 Chronicle Staff October 7, 2025

Both Lasell University soccer teams kicked off their seasons with high energy and strong determination, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year. Both teams have come into the season looking...

Sydney Katz fires up her squad during a match in the Athletic Center. (Photo courtesy of Erica Lendall)

Lasell Volleyball in Search of a GNAC Three-Peat

Ryan Ruff, 1851 Editor In-Chief October 7, 2025

Back in late August, the women’s volleyball team resumed its quest for greatness and began its attempt to complete a three-peat. The team has started the year with a dazzling 11-1 record, with the only...

(Photo courtesy of Kait Bedell)

Kait Bedell Continues to Leave Impact on Lasell

Megan Crabtree, 1851 Chronicle Staff October 7, 2025

Once a playmaker and leader on the field, Kait Bedell has now turned in her cleats for a clipboard as she joins the Lasell University women’s lacrosse coaching staff, marking her sixth season as a member...

Gwen Baublitz shined at Lasell's 2025 media day. (Photo courtesy of Lasell Athletics)

Gwen Baublitz Keeps Moving Forward

Owen Kwet, 1851 Chronicle Staff October 7, 2025

A native of Dillsburg, Pa., Gwen Baublitz is a junior majoring in entertainment media and a goalkeeper for the field hockey team. Although she has not played a game yet this season due to a knee dislocation,...

Dave Tousigant (left) and Jacob Brown (center) will be assisting Lasell head coach Andrew Chabon with the track and field team this season. (Photo courtesy of Damali Waugh)

Lasell Track and Field Welcomes New Coaches

Julio Vasquez, 1851 Chronicle Staff October 7, 2025

“We are going to break a lot of school records along the way this year,” said head coach Andrew Chabon, confidently setting bold expectations for the Lasell University track and field program as it...

Meg Flaherty poses after her first Boston Marathon in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Meg Flaherty)

Lasers go the extra mile for a cause

Hanna Babek, Lasell University April 25, 2025

As the 30,000 Boston Marathon runners reached mile 17, the cheers from Woodland Road will grow even louder for a few athletes in particular. The marathon is a special day for everyone in the Lasell community,...

Track & field's indoor success fuels outdoor ambitions

Track & field’s indoor success fuels outdoor ambitions

Daniel Newhall, Lasell University April 4, 2025

The Lasers had an exceptional indoor track season, with many athletes setting personal bests and breaking school records. With seven meets leading up to the GNAC Championship, several Lasers made their...

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