Athletics News

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Sophomore Kathryn Montemurro dominated up front with 19 kills and five service aces while freshman Danielle Sullivan recorded 25 digs in two games to lead the Swarthmore Volleyball team (6-1) over Albright College (1-5) and Marymount University (1-5). The Garnet make quick work of its opponents on Friday night, winning each match 3-0 to stay perfect on day one of the Garnet Classic in Tarble Pavilion.

With the victories Swarthmore is off to its best start since 1975 when the Garnet went 8-0 to start the season.

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Junior David Sterngold headed home the game-winning goal off a beautiful bending pass from sophomore Kieran Reichert in the 59th minute of play as the No. 12/15 Swarthmore College men’s soccer team (4-0) defeated RPI 1-0 on Friday night from Clothier Field Stadium.

Watch the No. 12/15 men’s soccer team battle fellow NCAA participant Rensselaer under the Friday Night Lights beginning at 7:00 p.m. Commentary from Victor Brady.

Swarthmore graduate and former men’s soccer player Ladule Lako Lo Sarah ’09 recently signed a one-year contract to play professional soccer with 1st Division club FK Bregalnica Stip in Macedonia. Men’s soccer head coach Eric Wagner caught up with Lako Lo Sarah, who shared his post-Swarthmore journey with his former coach.

STIP, Macedonia – After a gilt-edged career as a forward and midfielder for the Garnet men’s soccer team, Ladule Lako Lo Sarah ’09 (“La” to his Swarthmore teammates) set off on a post-graduation journey of self-discovery and exploration.

CHESTER, Pa. -Junior Roberto Contreras IV scored two first half goals while senior Morgan Langley and junior Micah Rose also found the back of the net as the No. 15 Swarthmore College men’s soccer team (3-0) took advantage of some early mistakes from Widener to crush the homestanding Pride 4-1 on Wednesday evening.

POMONA, N.J. – The Swarthmore College field hockey team finished 4-for-4 in penalty strokes following two scoreless overtime periods, as the Garnet (2-0) prevailed over homestanding Richard Stockton 2-1 (2 OT) on Wednesday afternoon.

Sophomore Catie Meador, sophomore Julia Tallarico , senior Devon Novotnak and finally senior Sophia Ferguson all converted their penalty strokes following the second overtime period while the Osprey could only connect on 1-of-4, leaving the Garnet with the thrilling victory.

With the win, Swarthmore is 2-0 for the first time since 2006.

LANCASTER, Pa. – Junior Lisa Shang of the Swarthmore College volleyball team has been named the Centennial Conference Performer of the Week for the week ending September 8, the conference announced on Wednesday afternoon.

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Junior Genny Pezzola had 16 kills to lead the Swarthmore College volleyball team (4-1) to a convincing 3-0 win over the Widener Pride (1-4) in Swat’s home opener on Tuesday night from Tarble Pavilion.

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Widener’s Brittany Harvis scored the game-winning goal in the 105th minute of play as the visiting Pride dealt the Swarthmore College women’s soccer team (1-2) a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in double overtime on Tuesday evening from Clothier Field Stadium.

LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Morgan Langley of the No. 15 Swarthmore College men’s soccer has been named the Centennial Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending September 7, the conference announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Langley shares the award with Muhlenberg’s Cody Antonini.