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Fourth-year veteran defenseman Jack Rademacher searches for a teammate, so he can pass the ball.

Spartans dominate last half of final match

November 10, 2017
Battling the cold, second-year midfielder Brian Woo looks upfield for a teammate.

Losing streak gets snapped

November 3, 2017
Second-year midfielder Marques Manta chases the ball during a game earlier this season.

Men’s soccer records undefeated week

October 13, 2017

Spartans stuck in a corner

October 6, 2017
The Spartans upset Lycoming College, one of the best teams in the country, at DiSanto Field.

Spartans bring down a giant

September 29, 2017
Slipping through two defenders, Michael Balog was in hot pursuit of a goal during a game earlier this season.

Besl Saves the Day

September 22, 2017
Nicholas Bertrand heads in the first of 10 goals for the Spartans in their win over Brooklyn.

A tale of two matches

September 15, 2017
Alex Keller-Biehl attempts to outmaneuver a defender.

Goalkeeper works hard for Labor Day

September 8, 2017

Two third-year students lead cross country into new season

September 1, 2017
During a game last season, defenseman Christian Lytle lines up a pass.

New faces may improve men’s soccer

August 25, 2017
Third-year thrower Cassandra Laios (top) and fourth-year sprinter Nathaniel Wahner (bottom) won a combined seven University Athletic Association titles for the track and field team.

Champions

April 28, 2017

Men’s tennis takes sixth at UAA Championship

April 28, 2017

All-Ohio Championships preview conference meet

April 21, 2017
Nine in a row

Nine in a row

April 21, 2017
The Menstrual Health Task Force was dedicated to provide free menstrual products in bathrooms on campus. This task force committee is the brainchild of CWRU student Geneva Magsino, who decided to take action after she found a lack of menstrual products offered.

How one student sparked increased menstrual product access

April 14, 2017

Track and field shines at two invitationals

April 14, 2017

Seventh heaven

April 14, 2017

Another great day for Spartans’ track and field

April 7, 2017

Spartans complete back-to-back blowouts

April 7, 2017

Stroup clutch, men’s tennis wins twice

March 31, 2017

Track and field wins big at Muskingum

March 31, 2017
Cassandra Laios and Andrew Ibibo earned UAA Athlete of the Week honors as the track and field teams competed at the W&L Track Carnival.

Two Spartans earn UAA Athlete of the Week honors

March 24, 2017

Men’s tennis wins four out of six during busy week

March 24, 2017
There were many firsts for the track and field team at the UAA Indoor Championship meet. Temi Omilabu, who took second in the weight throw, helped the Spartans sweep medal stand at the event.

Track and Field teams seeing double

March 3, 2017
The women’s basketball team dropped their season finale to Carnegie Mellon University, ending the season on a five game losing streak. However, the team finished the season with a winning record, their first since 2013.

Ending the season on a sour note

March 3, 2017

Men’s tennis earns sixth place at indoor championships

March 3, 2017

Track and field turns in outstanding performance

February 24, 2017
First-year guard Marissa Muth searches for a teammate past a Brandeis defender.

Hageman breaks single season points record

February 24, 2017
Alicia Marie Gonzales drives off of a pick from a helpful teammate on her way to the basket.

Head Coach Reimer ties program wins record

February 17, 2017

Men’s tennis starts season with three victories

February 17, 2017

Spartans run strong two days in a row

February 17, 2017
Driving down the baseline, Hillary Hellmann (24) looks to score an easy bucket against the Wash U defense.

UAA rivals dominate women’s basketball

February 10, 2017

Wahner wins three times

February 10, 2017

Tartans outrun Spartans, take the Obelisk

February 3, 2017
Kara Hageman goes up for a layup against Washington. She scored a program record 41 points against the Bears, but it was not enough as the Spartans lost 92-79.

Hageman Heats Up, Losing Streak Broken

February 3, 2017
Nico Ericksen-Deriso sprints to connect with a teammate during a relay earlier in the season. The Spartans take on Carnegie Mellon University in the Ninth Annual Battle for the Obelisk.

Track and Field shine at the SPIRE Invitational

January 27, 2017
Alexis Amburgey drives into the front court looking for an open teammate. After a scorching hot start to the season, the women’s basketball team has lost three straight games.

Spartans Struggle Against Division Rivals

January 27, 2017
Running and jumping into the new year

Running and jumping into the new year

January 20, 2017
Spartans defeat rival Tartans to start out the new year

Spartans defeat rival Tartans to start out the new year

January 20, 2017
Kendall McConico tightly guards an Ohio Northern player. The women’s basketball team has won four games in a row and holds an impressive 6-2 record.

Quick hands lead to four game streak

December 9, 2016

Spartans dominate top three

December 9, 2016
Second-year guard Kasey Yu shoots from beyond the arc. The team made 70% of their 20 three point attempts in their previous game against John Carroll.

Women’s basketball wins in the clutch

December 2, 2016

Spartans play with the best

November 18, 2016
Defenseman Alex Besl tries to dribble past a ring of NYU players during a match earlier this season.

Spartans fall to rival Tartans

November 11, 2016

Successful season comes to a close

November 11, 2016

A clean sweep

November 4, 2016
Second-year defender Christian Lytle tries to clear the ball as an opponent attacks him from behind.

Men’s soccer begins wrapping up season

November 4, 2016
Karley King looks on as Haley Sims reaches for the ball, trying to bury a kill past two defenders.

Volleyball dominates in unstoppable weekend

October 28, 2016

Could the Indians be next?

October 14, 2016

Tough weekend in Pittsburgh

October 7, 2016

Fall season closes for men’s tennis

October 7, 2016

Spartans, without rhythm, lose twice

September 30, 2016

Invitationals begin for men’s tennis

September 23, 2016
Attempting to clear two defenders, first-year Haley Sims tips the ball over the net.

Bitter loss fuels Spartans for weekend

September 23, 2016

Five Games, Five Victories

September 16, 2016
Third-year defender Neha Cheemalavagu (left) uses fancy footwork to dribble around a Kenyon Lady.

Clutch goals make history

September 9, 2016

Spartans volleyball completes the trifecta

September 9, 2016
Members of the the volleyball team raise their hands to celebrate an ace last season.

Volleyball full of optimism after record setting year

September 2, 2016

Welcome to the city of champions

August 20, 2016
Men’s tennis sweeps in emphatic fashion

Men’s tennis sweeps in emphatic fashion

April 22, 2016
Third-year James Fojtasek smashes a return earlier this season. The men’s team did well this past weekend, winning three of four matches as they prepare for the upcoming UAA championships.

Rollercoaster Weekend for Men’s Tennis Team

April 15, 2016
After losing against two Division I teams last week the Spartans rebounded under the lead of fourth year captain C.J. Krimbill.

Men’s tennis dominates opposition

April 8, 2016
Despite previously holding an eight game win streak the Spartans struggled this weekend losing two of their last three.

Rocky trip out west for men’s tennis team

March 18, 2016
The Spartans hosted the ITA Championships this week where they placed third.

Men’s tennis has strong start

February 26, 2016

A debate on LeBron James’ place amongst the greatest of all time

February 26, 2016

Bubbling over with fun

February 5, 2016

Intramural sports back in full swing for the spring

January 29, 2016

Browns head coaching search begins and ends with questions

January 15, 2016

Cavs season opens with high hopes

October 30, 2015

The race to the World Series

October 9, 2015

Waves of Blue at CWRU’s Tarp Surf

October 2, 2015
CWRU defender Elle Zadina fights for possession against a Thomas More forward. The Spartans battled the #8 Saints to a scoreless draw this weekend.

Spartan women’s soccer battles to draw in weekend game

September 11, 2015

Browns May See Playoffs

August 28, 2015

Cavaliers hold Cleveland’s championship hope

August 21, 2015
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