Men’s Basketball

Brandeis: Team splits two home games After blowing a 55-45 lead against University Athletic Association foe Emory University Sunday afternoon, the men’s basketball team found itself tied with the Eagles at 60-60 with 3 minutes, 40 seconds left in the game. But in crunch time it was Emory who came up with the key baskets to win the game.

Flying high: Eagles upset No. 15 Brandeis Through 16 games, the men’s basketball team is off to its second-best start in program history as the Eagles improved to 12-4 overall and 4-1 in the UAA with a 69-57 victory on Friday at New York University and a 77-64 upset of No. 15-ranked Brandeis University on Sunday.

Wash U: After long string of close calls, a rout of CMU Coming off of four straight games decided by five or fewer points, the Washington University men’s basketball team finally got some room to breathe. The Bears handed Carnegie Mellon University their 12th loss of the season with an 81-60 rout on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Women’s Basketball

Brandeis: Judges cannot close out Emory Just over 2 1/2 minutes into the second half, women’s basketball guard Morgan Kendrew ’12 stole the ball from Emory University’s Sally Peterson and laid it in to give the Judges a 13-point lead in Sunday afternoon’s University Athletic Association competition at Brandeis.

Brandeis: Athlete of the Week: Morgan Kendrew ’12 Women’s basketball guard Morgan Kendrew ’12 continued her impressive season with a career-high 19 points and eight rebounds in the Judges’ 74-63 loss to Emory University on Sunday.

Emory: Comeback win salvages trip After a disappointing 59-55 loss to New York University on Friday night, the women’s basketball team pulled out a 73-65 comeback win against Brandeis University Sunday. Trailing by 13 points in the second half, the Eagles went on a 17-point scoring streak to pull out the victory.

Swimming

Brandeis: Men’s squad dominates in the pool The men’s swimming and diving squad continued to impress with two wins against Trinity College and Clark University this past week, while the women’s team fell short in both meets. With the two wins, the men improved to 6-1 while the women fell to 2-5.

Emory: Seniors carry team to victory Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams triumphed over Division II competitors Delta State University and Wingate University at home on Saturday.

Wash U: Bears pummel Panthers Washington University swimmers took to the starting blocks and left the Principia College Panthers in their wake as the men’s team routed the competition 134-76 and the women picked up a 116-73 win.

Track & Field

Brandeis: Both squads compete at Greater Boston Track Club Grayce Selig ’11 qualified for New England Division III Championships in the 1-mile Championship, and several runners finished in top spots as the Brandeis men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams wrapped up a successful meet at the Greater Boston Track Club Invitational at Harvard Sunday.

Emory holds own against top teams The track and field team competed at the Niswonger Invitational at East Tennessee State on Jan. 22 and 23, and for the second week in a row took on a field that included Division I schools.

Wash U: Early-season work continues at Snowbird Open Competing for the second time of the indoor season, the men’s and women’s track and field teams each took second place at the Illinois College Snowbird Open.

Tennis

Emory: Eagles take down Tartans in championship Since the UAA began holding its tournament in 1988, there has been only one champion in women’s tennis — Emory University. This year proved no different as the Eagles took home the trophy for the 22nd year in a row, defeating top-seeded Carnegie Mellon in the championship match.

Emory: Seniors lead team in final title run As the Eagles look toward the NCAA Regionals on May 8, three players begin what will be their final collegiate tennis tournament. Seniors Michael Goodwin, Mark Boren and Michael Kaufman will try to lead the team to their fourth consecutive NCAA National Championship Match appearance, and their second National Title in the past four years. The seniors have been together on the team since they were freshmen on the 2006 team that won the championship.

Carnegie: Women’s tennis advances to UAA finals, falls to rival Emory The women’s tennis team competed at the University Athletic Association (UAA) championships hosted by Brandeis University this past weekend. The Tartans, ranked third in Division III, blew out Case Western Reserve University 9–0 in the quarterfinals and Washington University in St. Louis 8–1 in the semifinals. However, the Tartans couldn’t keep their dominance going on the final day, as fourth-ranked Emory University pulled off the upset 5–4 to win their 22nd consecutive UAA title.

Track

NYU: Track team down, but not out in UAA Championship The NYU track and field team had far fewer athletes than any other team at the University Athletic Association Championships this weekend. Still, the team had a respectable outing, racking up 61 points — good enough to place fifth out of seven teams on Sunday at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Emory: Women 2nd, Men 3rd at UAAs After competing in harsh headwinds and sweltering heat, the women’s track and field team returned home this weekend from the UAAs with a second-place finish, while the men placed third at the meet. Washington University in St. Louis bested all the teams, acquiring both the men’s and women’s UAA titles.

Carnegie: Track, field host UAA championships; men take second, women take sixth The Carnegie Mellon men’s and women’s track and field teams fought through the stifling heat during the University Athletic Association (UAA) championships held at Gesling Stadium this past weekend. The two-day event ended with Washington University in St. Louis coming away on top in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Wash U: Track & Field: Men and women win UAA titles Washington University’s men’s and women’s track teams both won UAA conference titles Sunday. The women accrued 231.5 points, topping second-place Emory University by 62 points while the men totaled 221 to Carnegie Mellon University’s 152. This was the women’s 10th title in a row and the men’s first since 2006.

For whatever reason, a few of these articles weren’t available when I looked last week, so there are a couple of older ones mixed in here.

Tennis

Rochester: UR swings back, snags win at home There’s no stronger feeling of satisfaction and thrill in sports than a good comeback. This past weekend, the women’s tennis team experienced this emotion.

Emory: After sweep of captains, Eagles seek to avenge early season loss The tennis team breezed through its 13th straight victory on Sunday, making quick work of Christopher Newport University (Va.). The contest was the Eagles’ final home match of the year, and the team improved its record at the Woodruff P.E. Center to 8-1 on the year. The No. 1-ranked Eagles swept every match on their way to a 9-0 victory, improving their overall record to 15-1.

Carnegie: Men’s tennis relinquishes GLCA title After a long weekend of close sets and intense rallies, the Carnegie Mellon men’s tennis team fell short of defending its title at the Great Lakes Colleges Association tournament held at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind. The Tartans fought their way to the final day but were stopped from making the finals by 18th-ranked DePauw University, who squeezed out a 5–4 win. The Tartans did not let that loss affect their morale and went on to defeat 28th-ranked Kalamazoo University 5–2 in the playoff match later that day. Carnegie Mellon is currently 14th in the nation and has a season record of 16–6.

Wash U: Tennis: Men sweep weekend Washington University’s second-ranked men’s tennis team walked away from the weekend with two solid 8-1 wins over No. 12 University of Texas-Tyler and No. 20 University of Chicago. The Bears will play two local matches this week before heading to the UAA Tournament over the weekend for a much-anticipated showdown against rival Emory University.

Track

Emory: Strong showing in two meets On Saturday, the track and field team split up to attend two meets, the Furman Invitational at Furman University in Greenville, S.C., and the Ole Miss Invitational at the University of Mississippi. Emory students finished well at both meets in a variety of events while also allowing other athletes to rest in preparation for the upcoming UAA Championships.

Carnegie: Track and field competes at Bison Classic, Bennie Benson invitational Last weekend, the men’s and women’s track and field team participated in two separate track meets. The top athletes competed in the Bison Outdoor Classic Meet hosted by Bucknell University on Friday and Saturday. The rest of the team traveled to Robert Morris University’s Bennie Benson Memorial Invitational. While the Bison Outdoor Classic Meet represented the top-tier competition from 74 teams, the Bennie Benson Meet consisted of eight to nine teams. There were several outstanding performances from both meets, highlighting a very successful weekend.

Tennis

Emory: Winning streak continues with 6–3 victory In what is almost becoming routine, the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis team triumphed once again on Friday afternoon. This time, the victim was another one of the top teams in the country, No. 5 Williams College (Mass). The Eagles won the match by a final score of 6-3, and improved their record to 14-1.

Emory: No.1 Williams bests Emory On Friday, the women’s tennis team faced off against the No. 1 team in the nation and defending National Champions, Williams College (Mass.). The No. 4-ranked Eagles fell 5-4 to the Ephs of Williams in a hard-fought match between two of the nation’s powerhouses. Williams boasts a stacked roster that features five of the top 25-ranked players in the country and came into the match with an undefeated record. The Eagles came into the match having won seven in a row and sitting at 12-3 overall on the season.

Carnegie: Men’s tennis defeat Division 1 Duquesne 4–3, improve to 13–5 record The 14th ranked Carnegie Mellon men’s tennis team had a change of schedule this week, taking a break from the usual dual matches against Division III opponents to win 4–3 against local Division I Duquesne University. The Tartans now stand at 13–5 for the season.

Wash U: Men’s tennis tops tough competition Washington University’s second-ranked men’s tennis team went 2-0 during its tough road trip this weekend, defeating No. 18 DePauw University 8-1 Saturday in Greencastle, Ind., before topping Kenyon College 7-2 Sunday in Milwaukee, Wis.

Track

Emory: Divided team takes on D-1 opponents With half the team going west for the Gem of the Hills Invitational hosted by Jacksonville State University (Ala.) and the other half heading to North Carolina for the Asics Duke Invitational, the men’s and women’s track teams competed against Division I schools during the weekend, reporting impressive finishes.

Carnegie: Track, field teams place second, third at W&J Last Saturday, the Carnegie Mellon track and field team competed as one of the 13 teams in the Washington & Jefferson College Invitational. Both the men’s and women’s teams looked strong with key performances from several players who did not participate in last week’s meet. The men’s team came in third overall with 85 points behind Penn State Behrend (97.5) and Seton Hall University (90). The women’s team had an even more impressive day, placing second overall with 117 points, behind Penn State Behrend’s 128.50 points.

Wash U: Track & field team dominates competition at WU Invitational The Washington University track & field team performed exceptionally well at the Washington University Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The women placed first out of 21 schools with a total of 144 points and the men placed second out of 22 schools with a total of 104 points, just four behind meet winner University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Tennis

Carnegie Mellon: Women’s tennis maintains third rank, wins over Grove City, Kenyon The Carnegie Mellon women’s tennis team kept its rock-star season going this past weekend, winning 9–0 Friday at Grove City College before coming back home Saturday to bulldoze Kenyon College 8–1. The Tartans improved their record to 17–1 on the season and continue to earn their current and impressive number-three national ranking.

Carnegie Mellon: Men’s tennis fall 3–6 to Kenyon, rally against Mary Washington 6–3 After two matches on the road a week ago, the Carnegie Mellon men’s tennis team stayed close to home last Friday and Sunday, facing the ninth-ranked Kenyon College Lords and the fifth-ranked University of Mary Washington Eagles indoors at Club 4 Life in Monroeville, Pa. Unfortunately, the Tartans lost 3–6 to Kenyon but rallied Sunday to defeat Mary Washington 6–3. The win over Mary Washington is a first for the Tartans in 15 years. They now stand at 12–5 for the season.

Wash U: Men’s tennis dominates The No. 2 Washington University men’s tennis team easily defeated Grinnell College 8-1 and Westminster College 9-0 this week at the Tao Tennis Center.

Wash U: Bears recover at Fab Five With the top teams in Division III assembling for the Emory University Fab Five Tournament, the Washington University women’s tennis team faced its toughest competition of the season and ended the weekend with a 1-2 record.

Emory: Eagles sweep way to Fab Five victory The women’s tennis team concluded the Fab Five Tournament on Sunday with a comprehensive 5-4 victory over No. 4-ranked University of Chicago. The Eagles finished the tournament with a 5-0 record against some of the top Division III teams in the country, and have now won their last seven consecutive games, bolstering their record to 12-3.

Emory: After another win, No. 5 Williams looms The men’s tennis team improved its record to 13-1 on Saturday when it cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Rhodes College (Tenn.) Lynx. The Eagles upped their winning streak to 11 consecutive matches with the win and continued to assert themselves as the No. 1-ranked team in the country.

Case Western: Tennis: Men extend win streak The men’s tennis team is beginning to reap the rewards of its hard labor. Freshman Rohan Patel said, “In the beginning of the year, we were playing really tough opponents. It wasn’t easy, but we had to play those teams to get better.” By defeating U. of Rochester 6-3, the Spartans extended their winning streak to three games. The streak includes a win against U. of Butler, a Div. I team.

Brandeis: Tennis: Women’s team drops tight match; men’s team loses 9–0 Despite the huge disparity in their records this season, both the men’s and women’s tennis teams met the same fate last Saturday as each dropped their matches at Trinity College.

Rochester: ‘Jackets shut down UAA foe at home After a loss last week to Skidmore College and a long week in Orlando, Fla. for spring break, the UR women’s tennis team made a strong return home with a 9-0 shutout over Case Western Reserve University on Sunday.

Rochester: UR men bounce back from Spartan loss, defeat Nazareth Despite the rainy weather on Sunday, the men’s tennis team still played its match against the Spartans of Case Western Reserve University. Although the Yellowjackets put up a valiant effort, it was not enough to defeat their University Athletic Association challenger, and UR ended up falling, 3-6.

Track

Carnegie Mellon: Track, field performs strong at meet This past weekend, the Carnegie Mellon track and field teams kicked off their outdoor seasons by competing in the unscored Washington and Lee-Virginia Military Institute Carnival, competing against other Division I, II, and III programs including both co-hosts, Messiah College, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Duquesne University. Despite the poor weather conditions, both the men’s and women’s teams saw several strong individual performances, especially in the long-distance races.

Wash U: Bears find success at home Washington University senior Erika Wade rounded the final turn at Bushyhead Track in the 400-meter dash with a slim advantage. A few steps behind Wade was University of Wisconsin-Platteville freshman Ann Tank. Tank increased her speed down the final stretch, cutting into the bend and catching up to Wade at the 30-meter mark. Neck and neck, Wade didn’t give up as the finish line neared. With a burst of speed, she edged out her younger challenger by .29 seconds for first place.

Emory: Meet cut short due to weather Lightning and other inclement weather plagued the Emory Classic during the weekend, with most track and field events canceled on Saturday. Only nine events were scored for the women, who placed second at the meet. The men’s team accumulated only 15 points in the six events scored, resulting in a sixth-place finish.