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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

Second-year forward Preet Gill (center) scored 4 points and captured a career-high 10 rebounds in the Spartans conference opener against Carnegie Mellon University.

Women’s basketball falls to CMU in opening UAA matchup

Alyssa Zimmerman, Contributing Writer January 14, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University women's basketball team returned from break as strong as ever. The Spartans left on high note, beating Kenyon College in a resounding 94-40 victory on Dec. 18. The team...

Fourth-year forward Ryan Newton (above) secured a CWRU victory in the final seconds of their conference opener ending with a score of 89-88.

Men’s basketball extends win streak to 11 after defeating Hilbert College, CMU

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor January 14, 2022

The blistering season for the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team continued last week as the Spartans defeated Hilbert College and conference rival Carnegie Mellon University. The loss...

Running back DErnest Johnson (pictured above) leads the Browns offensive in NFL regular-season finale.

Browns triumph 21-16 over Bengals in a Battle of the Backups

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

The 2021 NFL season finale featured several high-profile matchups with playoff spots on the line, but for the Cleveland Browns it was a chance to finally put this disappointing season in the rear view....

Third-year Maria Pritchett (pictured) competes in the Magnus Cup Invitational at Cleveland State University, joining a record-breaking lineup.

Swimming, diving and wrestling teams earn mixed finishes

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor December 3, 2021

Swimming & Diving The Case Western Reserve University swimming teams delivered multiple standout performances at the Magnus Cup Invitational at Cleveland State University (CSU). For the men’s...

Graduate student Griffin Kornaker led CWRU in assists, completing a total of 6, while also scoring 8 points and 5 rebounds.

Men’s basketball opens season 1-1 after consolation win in Sudeck Tournament

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer November 12, 2021

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team began their season on Saturday, Nov. 6 as a part of the Bill Sudeck Tournament. After getting eliminated by eventual tournament champions University...

The CWRU mens and womens swim teams dove into the season opener with victories against Ohio Wesleyan

Swimming and diving sweep season opener against Ohio Wesleyan

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor October 29, 2021

Case Western Reserve University’s swimming and diving athletes have been raring for competition after more than a year and a half of nothing. They finally got that opportunity last Saturday on the road...

Collin Sexton guards Nuggets center Nikola Jokic

Cavaliers shake off rocky start, even record at 2-2 in first week

Ishan Kulkarni, Staff Reporter October 29, 2021

After week one of the 75th NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have come out of the gates with an overall 2-2 record, good for third place in the Central Division while remaining tied for eighth in the...

After splitting into Blue Team and White Team, the Blue Team won by a score of 57-32, outshooting and outdefending the other team from the second quarter onwards.

Blue Team shines in women’s basketball scrimmage

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor April 23, 2021

Just as the men’s team held a Blue-White scrimmage, the Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team hosted a scrimmage of their own Friday, April 16. The event was held inside Adelbert...

Monty Khela slashes for a layup

Men’s basketball secures winning record with undefeated weekend featuring overtime thriller

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Reporter February 28, 2020

The weekend of Feb. 21 marked two successful games for the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team. The team won both of their final home games of the season to improve to a 13-11 record....

Kendall McConico drives the ball up the court.

Women’s basketball drop two on the road

David Chang, Contributing Reporter February 21, 2020

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team took on the talented Washington University in St. Louis and University of Chicago rosters and lost 88-71 and 83-41 respectively.  Determined...

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