The Daily Gazette’s Weekend of September 28th Athletics Recap

September 30, 2013

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.

Men’s Soccer:

The Garnet huddling up before kick-off

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The Men’s Soccer team played Ursinus College to a 1-1 draw in Collegeville, Pennsylvania this Saturday. After Ursinus took an early lead, the Garnet fought back to equalize through a Michael Superdock ’15 header. The #19 ranked Garnet are set to take on Muhlenberg College at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2nd in another Centennial Conference matchup at Clothier Field.

Women’s Volleyball:

Brone Lobichusky '14 and Chastity Hopkins '15 jump for a block

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The Women’s Volleyball team fell to Johns Hopkins on Saturday, coming from behind twice in a five-set thriller . The Garnet were led by Danielle Sullivan ’14, who finished with 12 digs, seven kills, and a solo block. The Garnet are set to take on Washington College in another conference showdown at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1st at Tarble Pavilion.

Women’s Soccer:

Johnson '17 receives a pass

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The Women’s Soccer team suffered their second defeat of the season in conference play, giving up three goals to Centennial Conference rivals Johns Hopkins. Reba Magier ’16 had a career-high 16 saves in net. The Garnet will look to bounce back with another Centennial Conference game on Saturday, October 5th at 3:00 p.m., when they take on Gettysburg College at Clothier Field.

Women’s Field Hockey:

Erin Gluck '16 netted two for the Garnet on Saturday

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Erin Gluck ’16 netted a pair of goals for the Garnet on Saturday, but the Garnet lost to Johns Hopkins on Saturday, by a score of 6-2. The Garnet fell to 2-7 on the season, dropping their third straight Centennial Conference matchup. The Garnet will take on Washington College on Wednesday, October 2nd at 4:00 p.m. at Washington College.

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