Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

March Madness brackets are a ritual for many. Above is just one of the many brackets that have been created this year.

Ohio man has perfect bracket through first two rounds

Emily Young, Copy Editor March 29, 2019

Every year, March Madness rocks the nation with torrents of busted brackets, crushing dreams and ruining sports enthusiasts’ chances of winning their office betting pool. This year was particularly brutal,...

Fourth-year forward Hillary Hellmann completed the final game of her collegiate career on Saturday, Feb. 23 against CMU. Hellmann finished her collegiate career as the second all-time leading scorer in program history with 1593 career points.

Two women’s basketball legends celebrated on Senior Day

David Chang, Staff Reporter March 1, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team played their final game of the season on Saturday, Feb. 23, topping Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) 69-52. The game also served as the team’s...

Third-year guard Monty Khela forced overtime with a clutch three pointer with one second remaining in regulation. The Spartans were outscored 15-9 in overtime to end their final game with a loss, finishing the season with a 9-16 overall record.

Men’s basketball loses season finale in overtime

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter March 1, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team ended their season with another close loss, 97-91, to University Athletic Association (UAA) rival Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) on Saturday,...

Graduate student Kara Hageman recorded 20 points and fourteen rebounds, hitting the 1400 career points mark when the womens basketball team competed against University of Rochester.

Women’s basketball splits at home

David Chang, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University women's basketball team split their final pair of home games this weekend, claiming a win against Emory University 63-58 but falling to the University of Rochester 73-63....

Third-year guard Monty Khela heads towards the basket. The Spartans faced Emory University and University of Rochester last weekend, ultimately falling to both.

Two players hit career scoring highs, men’s basketball continues skid

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter February 22, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team continued its rough patch in their University Athletic Association (UAA) schedule, losing 83-71 to Emory University on Friday, Feb. 15 and 68-62...

Spartans bounce back on the road

Spartans bounce back on the road

David Chang, Staff Reporter February 15, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University women's basketball team snapped their six game losing streak with a win over Brandeis University 67-55. The Spartans fell to New York University (NYU) 83-72 before their...

Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker at Brandeis

Men’s basketball loses heartbreaker at Brandeis

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter February 15, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team played back-to-back road games last weekend, losing to New York University (NYU) 81-71 on Friday, Feb. 8, and losing a nail biter against Brandeis...

Second-year basketball player aims to follow in parents’ footsteps

Second-year basketball player aims to follow in parents’ footsteps

Nicholas Kamlet, Staff Reporter February 8, 2019

Michael Volkening is second-year student and guard on the Case Western Reserve University’s men’s basketball team. He has seen the court in 19 games this year, averaging 7.3 points and 2.1 assists...

Getting ready for March Madness

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter February 8, 2019

The NFL season has officially wrapped up, which means it is time to look forward to the next great sporting event of the year: March Madness. If you have been focused on football or the NBA, you may...

Men’s basketball loses twice on Throwback Weekend

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter February 8, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team played in the historic Adelbert Gymnasium this past weekend, facing two University Athletic Association (UAA) rivals that they had just competed...

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