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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

Dominating on both sides of the ball, the Spartans came away with a comeback victory over the University of Chicago on Jan. 21.

Men’s basketball comeback win ends losing streak

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter January 26, 2018

After blowing a first half lead against the University of Chicago and a potential four-game losing streak on the line, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team didn’t stress. “We...

Nally is nothing but net

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter January 19, 2018

As the snow began to pick up outside on a frigid day during winter break in Atlanta, there was another weather phenomenon brewing inside the gym where the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball...

Fourth-year veteran forward T.J. Duckett drives to the hoop.

Home sweet home

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter December 8, 2017

Being in Horsburgh Gymnasium felt better than anything. A familiar environment and familiar crowd, but an unfamiliar result, until now. The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team picked...

Fourth-year forward T.J. Duckett had a career day in the Spartans first win of the season.

Duck-ett, Duck-ett, Goose

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter December 1, 2017

With fourth-year veteran forward T.J. Duckett’s career high 34 points and 12 rebounds, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team defeated Mount St. Joseph University in the Tip-Off...

Fourth-year forward T.J. Duckett looks to lead the men's basketball team in the 2017-18 season.

Men’s basketball season preview

Sanjay Annigeri, Staff Reporter November 17, 2017

On men’s basketball Head Coach Todd McGuinness’ mind is one state, across the country: North Carolina. Specifically, a team that reflects the Spartan lineup, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. “I...

The Spartans ended their season with a 10 point loss to Carnegie Mellon University. Overall, they finished with a 8-17 record, including a 3-11 mark in the UAA.

Spartans drop season finale to Carnegie Mellon

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter March 3, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team played their final game of the season last Saturday against Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in what was also Senior Day for the team. The Spartans...

First-year forward Michael Hollis shoots over a Brandeis defender earlier this season.

Spartans pull shocking upset

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter February 24, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team went 1-1 on their final road trip of the season, losing to Emory University but pulling off a stunning upset over No. 6 University of Rochester....

Sam Henson drains a three-pointer against Brandeis. The first-year forward was a perfect six-of-six from beyond the arc.

Men’s basketball back to winning ways

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter February 17, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University men's basketball team picked up two key wins this week to stop their nine game losing streak. The Spartans won against New York University (NYU) 84-81 and Brandeis University...

Connor Nally shoots a three-pointer with a hand in his face.

Losses keep coming

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter February 10, 2017

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team had another tough weekend, extending their losing streak to nine games with losses against the University of Chicago and against Washington University...

Men’s basketball falls just short

Jacob Rayyan, Staff Reporter February 3, 2017

Back in the day, the real-life Spartans didn’t lose very many battles. But during Throwback Weekend the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team did. They lost both games at home against...

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