CMS Athletics Week In Review (Feb. 13 - Feb. 19, 2017)

Matt Shuman
Strong second day gives Stags SCIAC #1

February 19, 2017

In the first conference tournament of the season, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men’s team demonstrated their depth to come from behind and win the tournament by eight strokes.

Women’s Tennis sweep to 2-0 start
Women’s Tennis sweep to 2-0 start

February 18, 2017

The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s tennis team got off to a hot start this season after sweeping Cal Lutheran 7-0 and Chapman 9-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Baughman and freshmen pitchers secure sweep over Caltech
Baughman and freshmen pitchers secure sweep over Caltech

February 18, 2017

Stellar defending from the infield and some standout pitching performances helped the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps baseball team (4-3, 3-0) sweep its weekend series against Caltech (2-7, 0-3). The Stags narrowly won 4-3 in their game on Saturday, but looked more in control in their Sunday doubleheader as they won 5-0 and 6-3.

Chloe Rodman
Early season rematch goes to Wildacats

February 18, 2017

In its home opener on Saturday afternoon, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps softball team matched up with the last team it faced in the 2016 season, Linfield. The Athenas scored first in both games and out-hit the Wildcats in game two, but ultimately fell in both with scores of 3-1 and 4-1.

Staunch defending locks up SCIAC title for Stags
Staunch defending locks up SCIAC title for Stags

February 18, 2017

The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men’s basketball team (19-4, 12-3) claimed the SCIAC title and home court advantage for the SCIAC semifinal after winning 62-50 over Chapman University (13-11, 5-10) on Saturday.

Photo by Mitch Allan
Senior Athenas seal fourth consecutive SCIAC title

February 18, 2017

Senior Night could not have ended any better for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s basketball team (17-8, 13-3) after the Athenas clinched the SCIAC title with a 71-62 victory over Chapman University (15-9, 12-3).

SCIAC Champs: Stags by eight points, Athenas by 296
SCIAC Champs: Stags by eight points, Athenas by 296

February 18, 2017

Both the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams delivered impressive performances for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps over the four day SCIAC Championships. The Stags slipped into the lead early on Friday and then it all came down to the 400-yard free relay to decide the team champion, beating Pomona-Pitzer 1030-1022. The Athenas held a 255 point lead coming into the day and extended it up to almost 300 for a final score of 1289.

From left to right: Emily McKinnon, Claire Bacon-Brenes, Bryn Edwards (Photo by Joe Bergman)
Williams sets new SCIAC record while Athenas dominate in day three

February 17, 2017

In the third day of the SCIAC Championships for swim & dive, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps gained ground on both the men's and women's sides. The Athenas now have a commanding lead at 929 with the next closest opponent at 674. The Stags, led by senior Matthew Williams (CMC) earned crucial points in both championship and consolation finals to come within inches of Pomona-Pitzer. The Sagehens currently hold the 678-676 lead over the CMS men.

Aaron Lutzker & Sam Willett (Photo by Joe Bergman)
Athenas extend their lead while Stags are neck-and-neck in day two of SCIAC Championships

February 16, 2017

After the second day of the SCIAC Championships for swimming and diving, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athenas have a 162 point lead while the Stags trail by a mere 32 points.

Buzzer beater hits No. 25 Stags with fourth loss
Buzzer beater hits No. 25 Stags with fourth loss

February 16, 2017

Thursday night ended on a frustrating note for the No. 25 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men’s basketball team (18-4, 11-4) as the Stags saw a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Cal Lutheran (16-6, 9-4) end their night with a 61-58 loss.

Gritty OT win for Athenas in Play4Kay game
Gritty OT win for Athenas in Play4Kay game

February 15, 2017

With the conference title on the line, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s basketball team delivered a thrilling 63-58 overtime victory on Wednesday night.

Aaron Lutzker (Photo by John Valenzuela)
Athenas & Stags set meet records in 800 free relay

February 15, 2017

In the first day of the SCIAC Championships, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps swimming and diving teams set new meet records and are each battling for the top spot in the conference. The Athenas, bolstered by a superb showing in the 1-meter diving, sit in first place with an 82-point lead over Pomona-Pitzer. The Sagehens hold a narrow 122-114 lead over the Stags after the first day of competition.

CMS representatives at the APPLE Conference
CMS student-athletes take part in NCAA-wide training on substance abuse prevention

February 16, 2017

In an effort to increase student awareness on campus regarding substance abuse prevention and health promotion, five individuals (three current students and two administrators) represented Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics at the APPLE Institute from Jan. 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn.

Club Sports Update
Club Sports Update

February 21, 2017

Read the latest news and catch up on recent scores for the Claremont club sports teams including lacrosse, volleyball and rugby.