Archive for December, 2009

Four Swarthmore Student-Athletes Named Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Swarthmore College student-athletes David D’Annunzio ’12 (men’s soccer), Gina Grubb ’10 (field hockey), Julia Luongo ’10 (women’s soccer) and Brett McLarney ’12 (men’s soccer) have all been selected as Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Stars for their respective sports, the paper announced on Sunday.

Langley, Rose Named NSCAA Mid-Atlantic All-Region

Friday, December 11th, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Junior forward Morgan Langley and sophomore midfielder Micah Rose of the Swarthmore College men’s soccer team have been named to the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic All-Region team, the organization announced on Friday. Langley is a second-team selection, while Rose was named to the third team.

Widener Rallies To Defeat Garnet Women 55-48 in 320 Battle

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

CHESTER, Pa. – Swarthmore’s one-two punch of junior Kathryn Stockbower and junior Ceylan Bodur each scored 11 points, but on a blistery cold evening in Chester, the Garnet offense went ice cold at the wrong time, scoring just nine points in the game’s final 12 minutes to allow Widener to rally from a double-digit deficit in the second half to come back for the 55-48 victory on Thursday evening.

Garnet Lose Heartbreaker to Washington in OT, 80-70

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

CHESTERTOWN, Md. – Senior Danny Walker hit the game-tying lay-up with 1.5 seconds left in regulation to help the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team rally from an eight-point second half deficit to force overtime, but homestanding Washington College scored 20 points in overtime as the Garnet lost a heartbreaker to the Shoremen 80-70 (OT) on Wednesday evening.

Garnet Women Downed by Washington Shorewomen 71-67

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

CHESTERTOWN, MD – Junior Ceylan Bodur dropped 21 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the year, but her efforts weren’t enough to lift the Garnet (2-5, 1-4 CC) on as the road as Washington College (3-5, 3-2 CC) defeated the Swarthmore 71-67 on Wednesday night in the Cain Athletic Center.

Garnet Sports Network: Garnet Women at Washington College

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The Garnet battle Washington College in a critical Centennial Conference battle beginning at 6:00 p.m. Commentary from Victor Brady ’13.

Stockbower Named ECAC Division III South Player of the Week

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

CAPE COD, Mass. – Junior Kathryn Stockbower of the Swarthmore College women’s basketball team has been named the ECAC Division III South Player of the Week for the week ending December 6th, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon.

Colombo, Luongo Named to NSCAA All-Region Teams

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Junior Megan Colombo and senior Julia Luongo of the Swarthmore College women’s soccer team have both been named NSCAA All Mid-Atlantic Region Selections, the organization announced on Monday. Colombo is a second-team selection while Luongo appears on the third team.

Cold-Shooting Garnet Downed By Widener 66-44

Monday, December 7th, 2009

CHESTER, Pa. – Widener’s B.J. Smith scored a game-high 11 points and pulled down a game-high nine rebounds to lead a balanced scoring attack that saw 12 different players score as the Pride defeated the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team 66-44 in non-conference action on Monday night from Widener University.

Stockbower, Gates Named Centennial Conference Performers of the Week

Monday, December 7th, 2009

LANCASTER, Pa. – Junior Kathryn Stockbower of the Swarthmore College women’s basketball team and freshman Will Gates of the men’s team have each been named the Centennial Conference Performers of the Week in their respective sports for the week ending December 7, the conference announced Monday afternoon.