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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

LeBron James led Team LeBron to a narrow 163-160 victory in the 2022 All-Star game on Feb. 20

Team LeBron shines in Cleveland’s 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer February 25, 2022

Last weekend, Cleveland hosted the NBA All-Star Weekend and the NBA’s 75th-anniversary celebration. The festivities kicked off with the Celebrity Game and the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, followed...

Second-year Ethan Chuang (left) and third-year Ally Halsdorfer (right) were among some to achieve NCAA B cut times, totaling five for CWRU.

Swimming & diving shines at UAA championships, earn 6th place

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor February 18, 2022

From Feb. 9-12, the Case Western Reserve University swimming and diving teams competed at the UAA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia and brought home sixth place finishes overall and multiple NCAA “B”...

Graduate guard Mitch Predergast recorded a career-high 28 points against Brandeis to tie the programs record of 18 wins in a season.

Men’s basketball wins 17th game, matches program record against Brandeis

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor February 18, 2022

Last Friday, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team had the opportunity to match the program record for wins against New York University. However, the Spartans couldn’t surmount...

Third-year forward Cole Frilling (pictured) scored a game-high 27 points, helping secure a victory for CWRU.

Men’s basketball splits road games against familiar faces from previous weekend

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer February 11, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team entered last weekend ready for a road trip, with games against the University of Chicago Maroons and the Washington University in St. Louis Bears....

Graduate guard Mitch Prendergast (pictured) led all players to a victory against WashU, scoring a total of 18 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

Men’s basketball improves to 5-1 in UAA play, 15-2 overall

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor February 4, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team picked up two home wins over the past weekend against the University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. The Spartans, now on...

Fourth-year forward Abbey Lawrence (pictured) scored a game-high 24 points against WashU.

Women’s basketball falls to UChicago, defeats WashU in OT

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor February 4, 2022

After a thrilling overtime performance this past Sunday, the Case Western Reserve University women’s basketball team picked up their second conference win of the season. The 7-11 Spartans couldn’t...

Second-year forward Hunter Drenth (pictured) helped CWRU redeem their recent loss, scoring 9 points against the University of Rochester.

Men’s basketball win streak snapped by Emory, bounce back vs. Rochester

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team, in the midst of a 12-game winning streak, entered this past weekend with high hopes as they hosted two conference opponents, Emory University...

Indoor track and field, wrestling, swimming and diving earn top results over the weekend

Indoor track and field, wrestling, swimming and diving earn top results over the weekend

Puneet Bansal, Sports Editor January 28, 2022

This past weekend, the Case Western Reserve University track and field team competed in their first meet of the year at the Otterbein Invitational in Westerville, Ohio, bringing home some incredible finishes...

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....

Following their victory against NYU, the mens basketball team ranks first in the UAA standings, tying them with WashU.

Men’s basketball win streak extends to 12 with blowout win vs. NYU

Gaurav Hardikar, Staff Writer January 21, 2022

After losing the season opener to the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in the Bill Sudeck Tournament, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team has been absolutely tearing through...

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