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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
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,...

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,...

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...

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...

The Spartans defeated University of Chicago with a score 85-80. The win marked the first road win against UChicago since 2009. Head Coach Todd McGuinness commented, "I am so proud of my guys and happy for them to experience the game."

Men’s basketball wins first road game at University of Chicago in decade

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter • February 1, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team continued its University Athletic Association (UAA) schedule last week, facing two tough opponents on the road, the University of Chicago and...

The Spartans battled hard in games against Emory University and University of Rochester, but were unable to come away with a win.

Men’s basketball suffers setback against UAA opponents

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter • January 25, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team suffered two tough defeats on the road against University Athletic Association (UAA) opponents, losing to Emory University, 91-74, on Friday,...

James Harden leads the league in scoring with 35.7 points per game. Currently he has a 19 game streak in which he has scored 30 points or more.

Midseason NBA catch-up

Andrew Ford, Staff Reporter • January 25, 2019

LeBron left Cleveland, but Cavaliers tickets are now affordable The story of last summer was the departure of LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers. After four straight trips to the NBA Finals, the...

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