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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 Kayla Characklis (center) lead the Spartans in their recent conference games, scoring 14 points against NYU and 15 points against Brandeis.

Women’s basketball splits weekend vs NYU, Brandeis

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor January 21, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team holds a 1-2 conference play record following a 62-86 loss to New York University and a 57-49 victory over Brandeis University last weekend....

Second-year forward Preet Gill (center) scored 4 points and captured a career-high 10 rebounds in the Spartan's 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...

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...

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...

Spartan women fight hard, but fall to their opponents during Throwback Weekend.

Women’s basketball drops both games during Throwback Weekend

David Chang, Staff Reporter February 13, 2020

Donning the Mather College Yellow, the Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team dropped both games during the Throwback Weekend, falling to Brandeis University 80-71 and New York University...

Women’s basketball drops two games on the road

David Chang, Staff Reporter January 30, 2020

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team faced two formidable opponents on the road this past weekend, losing to the University of Rochester 88-60 and No. 25-ranked Emory University...

CWRU ended Chicago’s winning streak and extended their own.

Women’s basketball extends winning streak with two strong wins

David Chang, Staff Reporter January 23, 2020

Although the snow hit late this winter season, the Spartans remain unfazed and ablaze on their six game winning streak, running through their UAA competition. With home court advantage on their side, the...

Alicia Marie Gonzales, dribbles the ball up the court against Juanita College, who CWRU beat 70-46 after a rough first quarter

Women’s basketball on a four-game winning streak as conference play heats up

David Chang, Staff Reporter January 17, 2020

Over winter break, the Case Western Reserve University split games in the M-Club Tournament, which was highlighted by a 70-46 win against Juniata College. After dropping a game to John Carroll University,...

Women’s basketball team starts season with a young team

Women’s basketball team starts season with a young team

David Chang, Staff Reporter December 6, 2019

A young Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team has experienced an up-and-down start to their season. They beat Waynesburg University 96-79. The team split games at the M-Club Tournament...

Fourth-year forward Hillary Hellmann completed the final game of her collegiate career on Saturday, Feb. 23 against CMU. Hellmann finished her collegiate career as the second all-time leading scorer in program history with 1593 career points.

Two women’s basketball legends celebrated on Senior Day

David Chang, Staff Reporter March 1, 2019

The Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team played their final game of the season on Saturday, Feb. 23, topping Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) 69-52. The game also served as the team’s...

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