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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

Fourth-year forward Cole Frilling scores 16 points in a game against Carnegie Mellon University, reaching 1,000 career points and becoming the 20th player in CWRUs history to achieve such a milestone.

Men’s basketball 11-game win streak ends in UAA play

Paola Van Der Linden Costello, Contributing Writer January 20, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team continued to break school records after finishing their non-conference play undefeated 10-0. Graduate student guard Mitch Prendergast missed...

CWRU first-year Jacob Gregg grapples with his opponent during the Jan. 14 Claude Sharer Duals.

Wrestling goes 6-2 to start 2023

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor January 20, 2023

The Case Western Reserve University wrestling team had a scintillating start to the new year and don’t appear to be slowing down. After splitting the dual meet on Jan. 7, the Spartans swept another dual...

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Isaac Okoro blocks Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards in the Cavs loss on Jan. 14.

Cavs’ road woes continue against Timberwolves

Taniskha Mhaskar, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

The Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered a 110-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Jan. 14 as they ran out of gas in their late game collapse. Cleveland won two of the five games on their road trip.  Power...

Shooting guards Caris LeVert (left) and Donovan Mitchell (right) go in for a high-five after leading the Cavs to victory against the 76ers.

Cavaliers impress with efficient scoring and tough defense in blowout win vs 76ers

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

On Nov. 30, the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Philadelphia 76ers in a high-profile Eastern Conference showdown. Nearly 20,000 fans filled the seats at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to watch the young Cavs...

Graduate student Danny Frauenheim shoots a layup in CWRUs match against Oberlin on Nov. 11.

Men’s basketball starts season 3-0, wins Bill Sudeck Tournament

Jack Martin, Staff Writer November 18, 2022

Case Western Reserve University’s men’s basketball team started their season off hot with a three-game win streak. The Spartans entered the 2022-23 season ranked 19th in the D3hoops.com Preseason Top...

Cavs shooting guard Donovan Mitchell fends off 76ers Joel Embiid during a preseason game.

Cavaliers begin 2022-2023 campaign with preseason

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

After kicking off their basketball activities with a training camp late in September, the Cleveland Cavaliers look to prepare for the 2022-2023 NBA season with four preseason games. Two of these warm-up...

First-year diver Abigail Wilkov becomes the first CWRU diver ever to earn First Team All-American honors after finishing seventh in the NCAA Division III Championships last Saturday.

Three Spartans shine at NCAA DIII Swimming & Diving Championships

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor March 25, 2022

From March 16-19, three Spartans on the swimming and diving teams represented Case Western Reserve University at the 2022 NCAA Division III Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. First-year Abigail Wilkov...

Second-year forward Hunter Drenth (#3) shoots a 3-pointer in the recent home game against CMU in a string of victories that ultimately led to CWRUs first postseason win.

Dream season for men’s basketball comes to an end in NCAA Round of 16

Ajeet Kalepu and Puneet Bansal March 18, 2022

After only having a scrimmage match in spring 2021, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team made it all the way to the Round of 16 in the 2022 NCAA Division III Championship, exceeding...

Second-year forward Isabella Mills (#21) was an honorable mention for the All-UAA Honors after averaging 12.6 points, 2.4 steals and 6.2 rebounds this season.

Women’s basketball falls to CMU in season finale

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor March 18, 2022

In their 2022 season finale, the Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team was outplayed by Carnegie Mellon University in a 71-56 loss. But it was fourth-year guard Abbey Lawrence who outshined...

Second-year forward Kayla Characklis tied for an impressive game-high 19 points in the Spartans game against Rochester.

Women’s basketball splits weekend against Emory and Rochester

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor February 25, 2022

Following a four-game losing streak, the Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team notched their third conference win in an overtime thriller against Emory University last Friday. The win...

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