Sports Update 10/10

October 11, 2007

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 #24 Swarthmore 2, Muhlenberg 1 OT
Volleyball Swarthmore 3, Muhlenberg 1
Field Hockey Muhlenberg 2, Swarthmore 1

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Julia Lights Up Allentown Night

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Swarthmore sophomore forward Julia Luongo scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the 24th-ranked Garnet (9-1, 5-1 CC) defeated Muhlenberg 2-1 Wednesday night. It was Luongo’s second overtime winner against the Mules in as many years–freshman Kelsey Cline scored the other Swarthmore goal off an assist from classmate Kirsten Peterson.

VOLLEYBALL: Garnet Dig Past Mules

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Junior outside hitter Jen Wang had 18 kills and 18 digs and senior middle hitter Karen Berk added a season-high 16 kills as the Swarthmore volleyball team (8-13 overall, 3-3 CC) picked up a 3-1 victory at Centennia-rival Muhlenberg Wednesday night.

FIELD HOCKEY: Garnet Fall to Conference Foe Muhlenberg

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Swarthmore senior forward Abbie Fischer scored her seventh goal of the season as the Garnet (5-8 overall, 2-4 CC) dropped a tough 2-1 decision at Muhlenberg Wednesday night.

Upcoming Events:

Men’s Cross Country at DeSales Sat., Oct. 13 at 10:30 am
Women’s Cross Country at Seven Sisters Sat., Oct. 13 at 10:30 am
Women’s Soccer at Villa Julie Sat., Oct. 13 at 1:00
Volleyball at Gettysburg Sat., Oct. 13 at 3:00
Men’s Soccer hosts Franklin & Marshall Sat., Oct. 13 at 7:00

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