Sports Update 10/11

October 12, 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

W. Soccer Swarthmore 2, Bryn Mawr 0
F. Hockey Dickinson 4, Swarthmore 0
X. Country Fifth at DeSales Invitiational (MEN)
Volleyball Dickinson 3, Swarthmore 1
M. Soccer Swarthmore 3, Ursinus 1

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Swarthmore Mills Smooth Win Over Owls

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Garnet sophomores Elizabeth Mills and Hannah Purkey scored goals as Swarthmore defeated Bryn Mawr 2-0 in Centennial women’s soccer action Thursday night at Clothier Field. It is the 13th consecutive victory for Swarthmore (8-2, 4-1 CC) over the Owls.

FIELD HOCKEY: Devils Stymie Swat Hockey

CARLISLE, Pa. — The Dickinson field hockey team scored two goals in each period on their way to a 4-0 win over visiting Swarthmore in Centennial Conference action Saturday afternoon. The Garnet, playing their fifth road contest in six opportunities, slip to 5-9 overall and 1-5 in the Centennial despite seven saves from goalie Katie Ashmore ’11.

CROSS COUNTRY: Hodson Leads Harriers

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Swarthmore senior Dan Hodson ran fifth out of 180 competitors at the DeSales Invitational, leading the Garnet men’s cross country team to a fifth-place finish on Saturday morning.

VOLLEYBALL: Red Devils Swat Garnet

CARLISLE, Pa. — Swarthmore senior outside hitter Jen Wang posted her 13th double-double of the season and classmate Erin Heaney contributed 22 digs in Centennial volleyball action at Dickinson College Saturday afternoon.

MEN’S SOCCER: Nesterak Nets Pair, Garnet Roll Past Bears

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Garnet senior forward Evan Nesterak scored twice to lead Swarthmore (9-2-1) to a 3-1 win over Centennial-foe Ursinus in men’s soccer action at Clothier Field Saturday night.

Upcoming Contests:

W. Soccer at Redlands (CA) Mon., Oct. 13 at 7:00 pm (PCT)
F. Hockey hosts Muhlenberg Wed., Oct. 15 at 4:00 pm
W. Soccer hosts Muhlenberg Wed., Oct. 15 at 7:00 pm

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