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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 guard Sam Trunley carried the Spartans basketball team in their last game of the season against Carnegie Mellon, scoring 51 points and breaking two school records.

Men’s basketball triumphs over Carnegie Mellon, all-time school and league records set by Trunley

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

In their final game of the season, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team triumphed over Carnegie Mellon University, finishing this away game in Pittsburgh with a final score of 110-104....

Fourth-year forward Andrew Fox played a close match against the Rochester Yellowjackets last Friday.

Men’s basketball falls to Rochester and No. 11-ranked Emory during Throwback Weekend

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

To help kick off Case Western Reserve University’s bicentennial celebration on Friday, Feb. 7, the Spartan men’s basketball team donned the red jerseys of the Western Reserve Red Cats for their game...

Fourth-year forward Umar Rashid hits a career high of 32 points in the Spartans' match against NYU this past Sunday.

Men’s basketball drops after double thriller conference loss

Ellie Palaian, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team fell to a 5-11 record after two losses this week, first against Brandeis University (93-101) and then New York University (73-80). In the matchup...

Graduate student Nicholas Schiavello made key shots throughout CWRU's recent games against WashU and UChicago, despite their back-to-back losses.

Men’s basketball falls 1-2 in conference after weekend against WashU and UChicago

Abhishek Nambiar, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team continued their UAA play this past weekend with a pair of games: one against Washington University in St. Louis, and another against the University...

First-year guard Matthew Ellis scored a career-high 15 points in the Spartans' game against CMU this past Saturday.

Men’s basketball upsets CMU 89-67 in first UAA game

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor January 17, 2025

After a disappointing winter break, where the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team lost both of their games in the E.M. "Mose" Hole/Wooster Kiwanis Classic, they returned on Jan. 11...

Fourth-year Umar Rashid carried the Spartans to victory with his goal during the last moments of overtime in the championship match against SUNY Brockport last Saturday.

Men’s basketball secures third-straight Bill Sudeck Tournament with double-overtime thriller

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

With half a new roster, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team began its 2024-25 season with a promising start: winning the Bill Sudeck Tournament for the third consecutive year with...

Men’s Basketball Preview

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Last spring, the Case Western Reserve University men's basketball concluded an outstanding 2023-2024 season with their third consecutive NCAA appearance. The team finished their campaign 23-5, which broke...

Even years after his departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James remains an inspiriation. Having brought together a community through shared hope and spirit, LeBron will always be an integral part of Cavs and Cleveland history.

After LeBron left: Where the Cavaliers stand in the wake of LeBron James’ departure

Carlos Hernandez, Contributing Writer March 22, 2024

There is something anyone who lived in the Cleveland area can remember, including myself. Right across the street from the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, what once was known as “The Q,” there was a mural...

Graduate student forward Anthony Mazzeo closes out his career by setting an incredible program record for total points in a season.

Men’s basketball falls in Sweet 16, ends season 23-5 ranked No. 11

Marvin Lee, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team, despite a lopsided 75-95 loss to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in the Sweet 16, has firmly established itself as one of the premier...

The CWRU men's basketball team finishes the UAA season tied for first place with New York University, winning the UAA title for the second year in a row.

TWO IN A ROW!

Marvin Lee, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

With a thrilling win in Horsburgh Gymnasium over Carnegie Mellon University on Feb. 24, Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball captured their second-straight UAA Championship (sharing it with...

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