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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Graduate guard Mitch Prendergast scored a season-high 29 points in a game against Emory, helping him earn recognition as the UAA Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week.

Men’s basketball soars to No. 1 in UAA rankings

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team ended the weekend tied for the No. 1 seed in the University Athletic Association (UAA) conference after defeating the University of Rochester...

Third-year guard Sarah Mitchells defense keeps NYU at bay during their game on the 5th.

Women’s basketball splits vs Brandeis, NYU at home

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team secured a win against Brandeis University, their second of the season, on Feb. 3 (86-67) but suffered a devastating loss against against No....

Graduate student guard Mitch Prendergast scored 21 points in an extremely close game against NYU to bring the Spartans to victory.

Men’s basketball extends win streak to four

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team faced Brandeis University on Feb. 3 and New York University on Feb. 5 in the Horsburgh Gymnasium for a rematch after the Spartans claimed two...

Fourth-year Isabella Mills broke the womens basketball program record for number of 3-point shots in a game and set her career-high of 36 points during the game against WashU.

Isabella Mills is the leader the women’s basketball team needs

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

There are 2:20 minutes left in the fourth quarter in the Horsburgh Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 20. CWRU is up when fourth-year guard/forward Isabella Mills makes another 3-point jump shot—her 10th of the...

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off against each other in the 2023 Super Bowl taking place on Feb. 12.

Eagles and Chiefs emerge from conference championships for Super Bowl LVII

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

Last weekend during the conference championship games, fans turned their eyes to the final four teams that were vying for a spot in the 2023 Super Bowl, which will take place on Sunday Feb. 12 in Arizona.  The...

The Cavs celebrate their victory against the Bulls on Jan. 2, in which Donovan Mitchell (center) scored a Cleveland record-breaking 71 points.

Cavs hover in top 5 in Eastern Conference playoff race

Jack Martin, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

With the NBA All-Star break quickly approaching, the Cleveland Cavaliers are sitting comfortably with a 31-22 record as of Jan. 31. With only 29 games left in the regular season, the Cavs are No. 2 in...

Third-year guard Luke Thorburn helped bring the Spartans to victory in a close game against NYU.

Men’s basketball sweep Brandeis, NYU on the road

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team faced Brandeis University on Jan. 27 and New York University on Jan. 29 for their sixth and seventh games in UAA conference play. After a hard...

Senior guard/forward Isabella Mills scored 30 points against Brandeis to lead the Spartans to victory.

Women’s basketball splits road games, stands 3-4 in UAA play

Paola Van der Linden Costello, Staff Writer February 3, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team finished their non-conference play with a win against Hilbert University on Jan. 1. Their overall non-conference record was 9-2, a huge improvement...

Although both the mens and womens swimming and diving teams lost to Kenyon College, the Spartans spent time honoring the graduating seniors.

Swimming and diving teams split 2023 openers

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor January 27, 2023

After a two-month hiatus, the Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams have been back in action since Jan. 14. In a home event against the State University of New York College at Geneseo...

Milwaukee Bucks centers Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis attempt to block Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley

Cavs tested against top teams in absence of Donovan Mitchell

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Writer January 27, 2023

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been a source of excitement this season, fueled by a strong core along with the offseason addition of All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. The team has hovered around...

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