Archive for February, 2009

Garnet Drink in Opening Day Win over Brewers

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Sophomore Neil Mejia struck out six hitters in six innings and freshman Mike Waterhouse went 3-for-4 with two runs as Swarthmore won its season opener for the first time in nine years, defeating Vassar 6-4 in the first game of a non-conference baseball doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Clothier Fields.

Vachal and Evans Throw Hats at TriCo Lax Party

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

HAVERFORD, Pa. — The Swarthmore women’s lacrosse team opened the season with a 13-5 win over Moravian at the second annual Tri-Co Invitational held at Swan Field on the campus of Haverford College.

Records Fall on Day One of CC Championships

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. — Swarthmore senior Cait Mullarkey and freshman Kenyetta Givans broke school records on the first day of the Centennial Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships Saturday in the Floy Lewis Bakes Field House on the campus of Ursinus College.

Oh Mr Wilson, Garnet Open Season With Win

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

ST. DAVID’S, Pa. — Garnet senior captain Stelios Wilson tallied a career-high five goals and junior goalie Kevin Friedenberg posted 12 saves in his first collegiate start as the Swarthmore men’s lacrosse season opened the 2009 season with an 11-8 win at Eastern Saturday afternoon.

Four Runners Named to USTFCCCA Academic Team

Friday, February 27th, 2009

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Four Swarthmore women’s cross country runners were named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division III Women’s All-Academic Team announced Thursday afternoon.

Vassar Game Pushed Up To Saturday

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Impending cold and wet weather forced Swarthmore and Vassar to move up the season-opening non-conference doubleheader at Clothier Fields to Saturday, February 28 at 12:00 p.m.

Garnet Baseball on Rise in 2009

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Optimism surrounds the Garnet baseball team as the 2009 season approaches. Last season saw head coach Stan Exeter’s squad post the highest win total in nine years and an influx of first-years has the campus full of the sounds of baseball.

Exeter to Talk Baseball on Web Chat

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Fans can find out more about Swarthmore’s 2009 baseball team and the ever-competitive Centennial Conference as Garnet head coach Stan Exeter participates in the Conference’s preseason chat on CoveritLive this Thursday, February 26.

Swat Breaks Records, Big Medal Haul at CC Championships

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

LANCASTER, Pa. — Swarthmore senior Doug Gilchrist-Scott broke five school records and a Centennial Conference record on the way to winning seven medals at the Centennial Conference Swimming Championships held at the Kunkel Aquatic Center on the campus of Franklin & Marshall College February 20-22.

Stockbower Named CC POY, Grigsby Also All-Conference

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

LANCASTER, Pa. — Swarthmore sophomore Kathryn Stockbower was named Centennial Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and senior Melissa Grigsby was selected honorable mention as announced by the Conference office Tuesday afternoon following a vote by the Centennial head coaches.