Archive for the 'Women’s Basketball' Category

Bodur Shoots Big in Garnet Win

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Swarthmore sophomore Ceylan Bodur shot 18 points in the second half to help her team in a come back 70-63 win over Johns Hopkins on Saturday afternoon in Tarble Pavilion.

#21 Mules Continue Unbeaten Streak

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — 21st-ranked Muhlenberg remained undefeated as freshman guard Alexandra Chili scored 23 points en route to a 83-70 victory over Swarthmore Thursday night in Centennial Conference women’s basketball action om Tarble Pavilion.

Grigsby Three-Pointer Beats Terror, Stockbower Ties Record

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

WESTMINSTER, Md. — Garnet senior guard Melissa Grigsby sank a last-second three-pointer to earn the Swarthmore women’s basketball team a 71-69 win over McDaniel as they opened up the Centennial Conference schedule Tuesday evening at the Gill Center.

Stockbower Grabs 22, Garnet Fall at E-town

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — Garnet sophomore forward Kathryn Stockbower continued to raise the rebounding bar, grabbing a career-high 22 caroms as the Swarthmore team dropped a 65-59 decision to Elizabethtown in non-conference women’s basketball action Tuesday night at Thompson Gymnasium.

Eagles Earn Comeback Win

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Mary Washington women’s basketball team came back from a 15-point deficit to earn a 51-47 win over Wesleyan (Ct.), capturing the 11th annual Swarthmore Tip-Off Tournament championship on Sunday afternoon in Tarble Pavilion.

Swarthmore Falls to Wesleyan in Season Opener

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Wesleyan came up with a 64-47 victory over host Swarthmore early Saturday evening at the 11th Annual Swarthmore Tip-Off Tournament in Tarble Pavilion. Swarthmore sophomore Kathryn Stockbower notched a double-double earning game highs 19 rebounds and 17 points.

Garnet Take Stock in Youth For 08-09

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The 2008-09 Swarthmore women’s basketball team will look to young, but resilient players in hopes of contending in the Centennial Conference playoffs.

Stockbower Named ECAC Divison III South Co-Rookie of the Year

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

CAPE COD, Mass. — Swarthmore freshman Kathryn Stockbower earns ECAC Division III South Women’s Basketball Co-Rookie of the Year as announced Tuesday, April 22.

Two Womens Basketball Players Named All-Centennial Team

Friday, February 29th, 2008

LANCASTER, Pa.–Swarthmore College forwards Kathryn Stockbower and Karen Berk have been named to the 2008 All-Centennial Conference Women’s Basketball Team. Stockbower was a first-team selection while Berk is honorable mention.

Popovics, Swarthmore Celebrate Senior Day With OT Win

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Swarthmore senior Laura Popovics scored 10 points in overtime to send her team to a 74-65 win over Haverford in Centennial Conference basketball action Saturday afternoon in Tarble Pavilion.