Maddie Williams

Sports in brief: softball splits with Arcadia

The Swarthmore women’s softball team faced a formidable opponent for the past two games, not in the opposing team, but in the weather.

The team’s past two games, the first against Centennial Confere…

Kelm still undefeated as tennis sinks Shoremen

The Swarthmore men’s tennis racked up another win against the Washington College Shoremen on Tuesday, bringing their Centennial Conference record to 4-1. The Garnet’s overall record broke even at 6-6…

Mules charge past lacrosse in double overtime

The Swarthmore men’s lacrosse team fell just short of victory this Saturday in an exciting match against the Muhlenberg College Mules, finishing with a score of 4-3 after two overtime periods.

How…

Wave of ranked opponents dunks men's tennis in California

The Swarthmore men’s tennis team narrowly defeated the Christopher Newport University Captains last Sunday in a 5-4 victory. The contest took place on the campus of the University of Mary Washington i…

Men's lacrosse finally absolves Red Devils with win

For the first time since 2003, Garnet men’s lacrosse scored a victory against the Red Devils of Dickinson.

This Saturday, the Garnet flew past Dickinson in a 10-5 contest at Clothier Field, marking …

Softball eyes Centennial title after recent near misses

The Swarthmore softball team journeyed south this spring break, opening the 2009 season with six games in North Carolina and a tournament in Salisbury, Md.

After a shaky start, falling 5-4 and 7-0 in …

Wilson scores five as men's lacrosse downs Eastern

The Swarthmore men’s lacrosse team certainly showed that they are more than ready for the 2009 season with an 11-8 victory over the Eastern University Eagles this past Saturday.

The game began inaus…

Shymon, Su strike gold at Centennial swim meet

For months, the Swarthmore men’s and women’s swim teams have spent countless hours in and out of the pool, training together, travelling together, toiling together and laughing together. They even jo…

Givans paces track team at Boston's Valentine Invite

While other Swatties were busy exchanging chocolates and roses this weekend, representatives from the Swarthmore men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams journeyed to New England to compete in t…

Swimming bids adieu to seniors, drowns Dickinson

When asked to name some standout swimmers at the Dickinson meet, Garnet head coach Sue Davis simply replied, “Everyone.”

The Swarthmore men’s and women’s swim teams certainly had a strong showing …

Tired swimmers shot down by speedy Bullets

The Swarthmore men’s and women’s swim teams faced the Gettysburg College Bullets last Saturday in a challenging meet. Both Swat squads emerged unsuccessful but not disheartened.

“Gettysburg is al…

Badminton enjoys quiet success

When discussing badminton with Swat students, the general level of knowledge varies dramatically. “Isn’t that something you do for P.E. credit?” Rachel Branker ’12 said. “I mean, I don’t think we have…

Drive yields standout races for track

In the words of co-captain Dan Hodson ’09, the Swarthmore men’s and women’s indoor track teams are prepared to “pay any price” and “bear any burden to win every race.”

Head Coach Pete Ca…