Sports Update 9/26

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

Scoreboard

Women’s Soccer: Swarthmore 4, Washington 0

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Shooting for Success

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The Garnet women’s soccer team gave coach Todd Anckaitis a 4-0 win against Washington for his birthday. Katie Kanuka ’10 shot off her first two goals of the season. Rebounding a shot from Julia Luongo ’10, senior Danielle Tocchet knocked one past the Shorewomen defense. Off a corner kick Megan Colombo ’11 dribble around a defender to score the fourth goal of the night.

Upcoming Events

Field Hockey hosts Washington (MD) Wed., Sept. 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Volleyball hosts Washington (MD) Wed., Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer hosts Washington (MD) Wed., Sept. 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Cross Country at Paul Short Invite Fri., Sept. 28 at 3:15 p.m.

Kyle Leach

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