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Softball splits final weekend series before conference play

The Bears’ 2-2 record over the weekend puts them at 11-5 overall entering conference play.

| Contributing Writer

No. 2 men’s and No. 17 women’s tennis teams put on a masterclass against North Central and DePauw

After placing second in the 2024 ITA national indoor tennis championship, the No. 9 Washington University men’s tennis team was looking to take this momentum into the outdoor part of the season. They did just that, going 2-0 to start this new part of the season. The women’s team, ranked No. 15 in the country, similarly dominated, winning their only match of the weekend 8-1 over North Central College.

| Staff Writer

Athlete of the Week: Yogi Oliff discusses staying calm under pressure and his experience as a Jewish athlete

After his game-winning shots, Oliff sat down with Student Life to discuss that high-pressure situation, his adjustment to college basketball, his experience as a Jewish college athlete, and his interests off the court.

| Managing Sports Editor

“You won’t want to miss it”: Men’s basketball to host NCAA first and second rounds

The Bears not only earned a spot in the tournament field, but obtained hosting privileges in the first and second rounds, one of just 16 teams to do so.

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No. 1 women’s track and field wins fifth straight UAA Indoor Championship, men’s team finishes fourth

WashU’s women’s track and field team won the UAA indoor track and field championship, their fifth consecutive conference title.

| Junior Sports Editor

Women’s basketball defeats UChicago, earns postseason berth

Following a dominant win against Brandeis, the Washington University women’s basketball team needed to close its season with a big win against University Athletic Association (UAA) foe University of Chicago to secure its at-large spot in the NCAA tournament. 

| Staff Writer

Men’s basketball beats UChicago to finish the season strong and earn postseason spot

The script for the Washington University Men’s basketball team has been pretty much the same lately: overcome early struggles, make clutch shots, and leave with a win. That’s the pattern they’ve been following for much of the past season, and it’s one they followed once again in their regular-season finale against the University of Chicago. 

| Staff Writer

No. 14 swim & dive team finishes middle of the pack at UAA Championships

Across four days from Feb. 14-17, the No. 14 ranked Washington University men’s and women’s swim and dive teams attempted to do exactly that, putting themselves to the test against elite competition in the 2024 UAA Championships. The women’s (1,162 points) and men’s (1,105 points) teams fell short of the UAA title, but placed fourth and fifth respectively, finishing in the middle of the talented eight-team conference.

| Junior Sports Editor

Womens’ basketball wins 1,000th game in record-setting weekend

“Winning 1,000 games is really special for the team and the coaches. This team has shown it is very capable of winning — we’re going to be a problem down the road.” 

| Staff Writer

Men’s basketball earns crucial win to snap six-game road losing streak

After making the flight from Atlanta to upstate New York, the Bears showed up ready to play on Sunday, Feb. 11. From the opening tipoff to the final whistle, the Bears put on a clinic, riding a 15-0 start, a rebounding performance for the history books, and lockdown defense to a 75-61 victory. 

| Managing Sports Editor

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