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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

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T.J. Duckett goes up for a layup after securing an offensive rebound. The men’s basketball team looks to rebound this weekend after losing five straight games.

Men’s basketball drops two home games

Eddie Kerekes, Sports Editor January 27, 2017

Facing tough competition in their conference, the men’s basketball team dropped two games at home over the past weekend. Case Western Reserve University lost 91-81 to Emory University on Friday, Jan....

Alexis Amburgey drives into the front court looking for an open teammate. After a scorching hot start to the season, the women’s basketball team has lost three straight games.

Spartans Struggle Against Division Rivals

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter January 27, 2017

It has been a rough week for the Spartans, who have now lost three straight games. The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team played two home games this week and lost both. The first...

First-year forward Sam Hansen lines up a three-pointer during a game earlier this season.

Heartbreaker and a blowout

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter January 20, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team dropped both games this past weekend against New York University (NYU) and Brandeis University. The Spartans’ record dropped to 5-9 in the...

Spartans defeat rival Tartans to start out the new year

Spartans defeat rival Tartans to start out the new year

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter January 20, 2017

The Spartans had a solid winter break, winning one of the biggest games of the year. The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team played three games over break, all of them away from Cleveland....

Kendall McConico tightly guards an Ohio Northern player. The women’s basketball team has won four games in a row and holds an impressive 6-2 record.

Quick hands lead to four game streak

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter December 9, 2016

The Spartans now have a four-game win streak and are looking to continue it. The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team continues to dominate its competition in the regular season and...

David Black goes up for a shot in the paint during a game earlier in the season. Black scored nine points and nabbed three rebounds in the loss to Adrian.

Spartans fall to Adrian

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter December 9, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University men's basketball team fell to Adrian College on Saturday, 72-64. The Spartans fell to 1-4 on the young season, while Adrian improved to 3-3. CWRU shot just 40.7...

Second-year guard Kasey Yu shoots from beyond the arc. The team made 70% of their 20 three point attempts in their previous game against John Carroll.

Women’s basketball wins in the clutch

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter December 2, 2016

Two tournament wins and three home games had the Spartans giving thanks this weekend. The tournament wins were close, with neither victory coming by more than six points, while the home games were...

Javier Alvarez hurriedly searches for an open teammate to inbound the ball to.

Dropping the Ball

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter December 2, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team went 1-2 in their last three games, defeating Trinity University while losing to the College at Brockport, State University of New York (SUNY...

Yellow Jackets sting Spartans

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter November 18, 2016

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team lost their season and home opener to Baldwin Wallace University, 90-76. The Spartans are now 0-1 on the young season as they look to get underway...

Spartans play with the best

Noah Crowley, Staff Reporter November 18, 2016

The Spartans held their own when the women’s basketball team took on a nationally-ranked opponent to start the season. The team took on the 23rd ranked Ohio Northern University Polar Bears on Tuesday...

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