Athletics News

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Freshman Eliza Polli scored 14 points on four-of-four shooting from behind the arc – including a crucial three-pointer in the final three minutes of play – while classmate Madeline Ross also dropped 14 points to lead the Swarthmore College women’s basketball team (10-12, 7-10 CC) to a much needed 65-59 victory over the Washington College Shorewomen (9-13, 7-10 CC) Friday night from Tarble Pavilion.

TARBLE PAVILION – This week on the Garnet Sports Update, men’s basketball captain Matt Allen visits the show to tell us a little bit about his basketball career at Swarthmore. Victor hits the court again this week as Allen tries to teach him how to take a charge. Tune in next week for senior swimmer Anne Miller.

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life for children and families dealing with pediatric brain tumors. Jaclyn Murphy and her family founded the organization, inspired by Jaclyn’s experience as a nine-year-old cancer patient. The foundation matches children with a sports team, followed by a ceremonial adoption.

TARBLE PAVILION – This week on the Garnet Sports Update, Victor Brady hosts special guest Kathryn Stockbower of the Swarthmore women’s basketball team. Kathryn takes you on an in depth look at the basketball team’s season thus far before she attempts to “Teach Victor” how to improve his rebounding game. Enjoy the show.

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Junior Kathryn Stockbower scored 19 points and pulled down nine rebounds while junior Ceylan Bodur and freshman Madeline Ross each scored 15 points against visiting McDaniel (15-4, 13-2 CC), but the Swarthmore College women’s basketball team (9-11, 6-9 CC) fell in heartbreaking fashion once again, 71-66, on Monday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The Swarthmore College swim teams earned a split on Senior Day from Ware Pool, as the men’s swim team (4-3, 3-1 CC) won a hard-fought battle over Conference rival Gettysburg (4-3, 3-1 CC) 117-88, but the Garnet women (4-4, 2-3 CC) fell to the Bullets (7-1, 5-0 CC) 111-94 on Saturday afternoon.

HAVERFORD, Pa. – Junior Kathryn Stockbower recorded her 58th double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, sophomore Genny Pezzola (17 points) and freshman Madeline Ross (16 points) each recorded career-highs to lead the Garnet (8-10, 5-8 CC) to an 86-47 victory against Bryn Mawr (2-15, 0-13 CC) at Gooding Arena on Wednesday evening.

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The Swarthmore women’s swim team (4-3, 2-2 CC) took seven of 11 events to defeat the Bryn Mawr Owls (2-5, 0-5 CC) 99-95 on Wednesday evening in Ware Pool.

WARE POOL – In the second episode of the Garnet Sports Update guest Danny Friel, senior captain of the Swarthmore men’s swimming team, teaches host, Victor Brady ’13 how to properly dive off of the starting block in Ware Pool. WARNING: Victor Brady wears a Speedo…ENJOY!

SWARTHMORE, Pa. – The Swarthmore women’s basketball team (7-10, 4-8 CC) hoped to upset the visiting No. 12 Muhlenberg Mules, (13-2, 10-1 CC) but a 12-2 run to start the second half stunted the Garnet’s chances as the Mules controlled the second half to earn a 69-54 victory on Monday night in Tarble Pavilion.