Archive for September, 2010

Ferguson, Ranshous Earn Centennial Conference Player of the Week Honors

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

LANCASTER, Pa. – The Swarthmore College field hockey team took home both the Centennial Conference offensive and defensive player of the week awards, the Conference announced Monday. Senior forward Sophia Ferguson took the offensive honor, while sophomore defender Alison Ranshous claimed the defensive award.

Garnet Sports Network Live Video – Volleyball vs. Widener

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Action begins at 7:00 with commentary from Kyle Krainock.

Castro Nets Two as No. 17 Garnet Defeat Immaculata 3-0 to Claim Title

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Junior Fabian Castro scored two goals in a 10-minute span of the second half as the No. 17 Swarthmore College men’s soccer team (2-0) shook off a sluggish start to defeat Immaculata 3-0 in the finale of the 13th Annual Garnet Alumni Classic on Sunday afternoon from Clothier Field Stadium.

Garnet Sport Network – Live Video Garnet Men vs. Immaculata

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

The No. 17 men’s soccer teams hosts Immaculata in the Garnet Alumni Classic finale. Coverage begins at 2:45 with commentary from Victor Brady.

Garnet Volleyball Capture Greyhound Premiere Championship with 3-1 Win Over Moravian

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After a tough 3-2 loss to Richard Stockton (3-1) to open championship bracket play Saturday morning, the Swarthmore Volleyball team (3-1) rebounded to take down host Moravian (3-1) in a four set battle, The 3-1 victory earned the Garnet its first Greyhound Classic championship.

Junior Lisa Shang was named the tournament’s most valuable player while junior Genny Pezzola was named to the all-tournament team.

Lebanon Valley Penalty Kick Propels Dutchmen Past Swarthmore Womens Soccer 1-0

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Lebanon Valley’s (1-1-0) Sara Drabenstadt scored her first goal of the season on a penalty kick in the 42nd minute en route to a 1-0 win to give Swarthmore (1-1-0) its first loss in the Swat Kick Classic since 2005.

Garnet Win Big in Season Opener Handling Gwynedd-Mercy 7-1

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Senior Morgan Langley (Honolulu, HI) and junior Roberto Contreras IV (Sugarland, TX) netted two goals apiece to lead the high powered Garnet (1-0-0) offense to a 7-1 season opening victory over Gwynedd-Mercy (0-1-1) on Saturday night from Clothier Field.

Gershenson Leads Garnet at Haverford Duals to Open the Cross Country Season

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

HAVERFORD, Pa. – The Swarthmore College men’s cross country team opened it’s 2010 campaign this weekend at the Haverford Duals. Leading the charge for the Garnet was junior Zach Gershenson who finished the race in a swift 17:35.

Hammond Paces Garnet Cross Country Women at Haverford Dual Meet

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

HAVERFORD, Pa. – Sophomore Rebecca Hammond got the Swarthmore College women’s cross country season off to a swift start at the Haverford Dual Meet on Saturday morning, finishing the race in a quick 20:27 to lead the Garnet at its season opener.

Ferguson Leads Garnet Field Hockey to Decisive 5-0 Victory in Season Opener

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Senior Sophia Ferguson scored three times and recorded an assist while sophomores Taryn Colonnese and Sophia Agathis each added a goal as the Swarthmore Garnet field hockey (1-0) team defeated the Immaculata Mighty Macs ((0-2) 5-0 in their first game of the season on Saturday morning at Clothier Field.