In a weekend full of individual successes and milestones, there was one true winner in the Washington University women’s volleyball team: the team itself.
The Washington University campus will see plenty of NCAA Division III volleyball and women’s soccer postseason action as the Bears host two regionals. Teams must win their match to advance in the NCAA tournament.
The Division I Southern Illinois University Carbondale women’s basketball team received a wake-up call from Washington University as the Bears defeated the Salukis 84-74. “No team can expect to walk in the gym and win,” graduate student Jaimie McFarlin said. “You have to play to win.”
Junior David Chao was the lone Washington University swimmer to win an individual event against Division I SIU-Carbondale on Oct. 30. Chao won the 200-yard freestyle against DePauw and swam the anchor leg in a 400 free relay that was decided by a second on Oct. 31. His accomplishments in the pool have earned him Athlete of the Week honors.
One weekend will make the difference for three Washington University varsity sports teams as they finish up their University Athletic Association conference schedules. Here are some of the potential scenarios heading into the weekend.
The latest version of “FIFA” brings the most realistic and challenging play ever. The crisp, clean crosses of old have been replaced by more interceptions and actual defense. Even the lowest difficulty setting can prove a challenge for the casual player, and the “legendary” level is beastly.
Senior soccer co-captain Becca Heymann scored two goals and had an assist in Sunday’s 8-0 victory against Fontbonne University.
Senior Class President Fernando Cutz announced at a press conference Wednesday that the six black students who allege they were discriminated against by the Original Mothers bar in Chicago have reached an agreement with the bar.
Members of the Washington University National Prestigious Society of Collegiate Jugglers provide instruction on how to juggle. The group hosted a juggling showcase on Friday and Saturday featuring juggles from as far as Sweden and Las Vegas. Watch the video above for a Student Life exclusive.
The Washington University club crew team came out on top in the majority of races at the Parents Weekend Regatta.
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