Sports Update 2/5

February 6, 2008

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 Basketball Swarthmore 68, Bryn Mawr 62

Garnet Collect Centennial Win in Overtime
The Swarthmore women’s basketball team (6-13, 3-10 CC) finished strong in their 68-62 overtime win against Bryn Mawr (4-15, 1-11 CC) during the Centennial match-up on Tuesday evening in Tarble Pavilion.

Robinson Named to D3Hoops.com All-Decade Team
Former Swarthmore guard Katie Robinson ’04 was recently named to the D3hoops.com All-Decade Team. Robinson was selected fourth-team, as compiled by staff from the D3hoops.com All-America teams.

McCormick Honored by Philadelphia-Area Small College Coaches
Swarthmore center Ian McCormick ’08 was named Sam Cozen Player of the Week by the Philadelphia-Area Small College Coaches Association.

Basketball Teams “Think Pink”
The Swarthmore College men and women’s basketball teams and some 600-plus schools celebrating the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s (WBCA) “Think Pink” Week February 6-17.

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