If you love the thrill of competition but are not quite ready for varsity action, check out Washington University’s club and intramural sports scene. With 40 IM events andÿover 30ÿclub teams, it is very easy to find an athletic niche.
Washington University’s track and field teams had another highly successful meet this weekend. Following its first-place finish at last weekend’s UAA championships, the women’s team finished fourth out of 20 at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Twilight Open.
Washington University’s 24th-ranked women’s tennis team (13-3) picked up two quality wins this weekend, defeating both Coe College and Rhodes College 6-3 Saturday.
“We played two tough matches and improved on doubles,” sophomore Allison Dender said. “It was a great effort, and we have gotten stronger over the course of the year.
Washington University’s (11-3) 24th-ranked women’s tennis team pulled off a stunning upset Saturday, defeating 13th-ranked Gustavus Adolphus College (13-8) in the Midwest Regional Invite third-place match, culminating a weekend of solid play at the important midseason tournament.
Washington University’s women’s tennis team (8-2) easily won its last two dual meets, proving to be good practice for the team leading up to its important regional tournament in Madison, Wis.
Yesterday, the team swept Maryville University 9-0 in a match rescheduled from Monday due to rain.
Troy Ruths, Alex Beyer, Jessica Lane and Scott Kennedy are recognized for their recent athletic accomplishments.
This weekend, 108 loyal fans watched the men’s basketball team win a national championship.
“The students who went seemed to have a great time and were part of something historic,” said Dean of Students Justin Carroll, who helped plan the event. “The team played extremely well, but if you ask them, the team will say that they were motivated by fan support.
Washington University’s women’s track and field team finished third last weekend at the NCAA indoor championships meet while all six athletes competing received All-American citations, highlighted by senior Morgen Leonard-Fleckman winning the pole vault.
“[Nationals] was something I’ll remember for a long time,” said Sangeeta Hardy.
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