Archive for May, 2008

Another Golden Day for Swat Softball

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Swarthmore senior Katherine Gold tied a Centennial Conference record with five hits as the Garnet softball team flexed its offensive muscle in a 10-4 win over Lake Erie at the 2008 E.C.A.C. South Softball Championships Saturday on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College.

Musynske Inspires Garnet to ECAC Victory

Friday, May 9th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Garnet sophomore attackman Gavin Musynske tallied a career-high five goals to lead Swarthmore to a resounding 14-4 win over visiting Manhattanville in semifinal action of the 2008 E.C.A.C. Metro/South Men’s Lacrosse Championship Friday night at a misty Clothier Field.

Wallwork NCAA-Bound

Friday, May 9th, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Swarthmore sophomore Rachel Wallwork has been selected to compete at the 2008 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Individual Championships.

Garnet Keep the Dream Alive

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

GWYNEDD VALLEY, Pa. — Timely hitting and another strong pitching performance gave Swarthmore its first post-season victory in program history as No.6-seed Garnet upset No. 3-seed Gwynedd-Mercy 8-5 in the first round of the E.C.A.C. Division III South Region Softball Tournament.

Riley, Sendelsky Named All-Region

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Swarthmore softball players Kathryn Riley and Christine Sendelsky have been named to the 2008 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III All-Region team.

Softball Continues Postseason Run

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

CAPE COD, Mass. — Swarthmore softball continues to raise the bar each season with 2008 proving no different. On Monday afternoon, the Garnet women received word of an invitation to participate in the 2008 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South Championship.

Mazzucco, Sartori Named All-Centennial

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

LANCASTER, Pa. — Swarthmore College seniors Frank Mazzucco and Dan Sartori have been named to the 2008 All-Centennial Conference team for men’s lacrosse, as voted by the conference coaches.

Garnet Lax Returns To Postseason

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

CAPE COD, Mass. — The historic Swarthmore men’s lacrosse program is back in post-season play after a four-year hiatus, having received the top seed in the 2008 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Metro/South Championship set to take place on May 9-11.

Mullarkey Earns Silver Medal

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Swarthmore junior Cait Mullarkey picked up her second medal while the Garnet track & field team competed on the final day of the 2008 Centennial Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium on the campus of Gettysburg College on Sunday afternoon.

Weller Medals on Day Two

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Junior Cait Mullarkey and senior Ross Weller medaled in the steeplechase events as the Swarthmore track & field team competed at the 2008 Centennial Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium on the campus of Gettysburg College Saturday afternoon.