Football Around the World: The Trials and Adventures of Garnet Soccer Grad Ladule Lako Lo Sarah 09
September 9th, 2010Swarthmore graduate and former men's soccer player Ladulé 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, Ladulé Lako Lo Sarah ‘09 (“La” to his Swarthmore teammates) set off on a post-graduation journey of self-discovery and exploration. Read the rest of this entry »
Opportunistic No. 15 Garnet Men Capitalize on Widener Mistakes, Defeat Pride 4-1
September 8th, 2010CHESTER, Pa. - Junior Roberto Contreras, IV scored two first half goals and junior Micah Rose and senior Morgan Langley also found the back of the net as the No. 15 Swarthmore College men's soccer team (3-0) took advantage of early mistakes from Widener to crush the Pride 4-1 on Wednesday evening at Quick Stadium in Chester.
Garnet Field Hockey Delivers in the Clutch, Defeats Richard Stockton 2-1 in Penalty Strokes
September 8th, 2010POMONA, 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.
Shang Named Centennial Conference Player of the Week for Volleyball
September 8th, 2010LANCASTER, 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. Read the rest of this entry »
Garnet Volleyball Blanks Widener 3-0
September 7th, 2010SWARTHMORE, 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. Read the rest of this entry »
Pride Outlast Garnet Women in Double-Overtime, 1-0
September 7th, 2010SWARTHMORE, 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. Read the rest of this entry »
Langley Named Centennial Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week
September 7th, 2010LANCASTER, 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. Read the rest of this entry »
Ferguson, Ranshous Earn Centennial Conference Player of the Week Honors
September 7th, 2010LANCASTER, 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. Read the rest of this entry »