CMS Athletics Week In Review (March 13 - March 19, 2017)
Athenas Tennis remain undefeated
March 19, 2017
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s tennis team continued on its tear over Spring Break with an 8-1 win over Sewanee on Sunday afternoon.
Athenas finish third at Jekyll Island Collegiate Invite
March 19, 2017
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s golf team bounced back from their tournament in Houston for a strong showing at the Jekyll Island Women’s Collegiate March 17-19.
19-run offensive onslaught puts Stags past Wesleyan
March 19, 2017
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps baseball team broke out for 19 runs in the single game against Wesleyan University on Sunday afternoon.
High marks met at Hornets and Redlands Invite
March 18, 2017
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps track & field program sent a contingent of athletes to the Hornet Invitational at the Sacramento State University on Friday and Saturday for an opportunity to compete against a tough field of Division I, II and post-collegiate athletes.
Baughman conquers Vikings with complete game
March 18, 2017
After a tough 5-0 loss against Willamette University (15-7, 9-3) on Friday night, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps baseball team (8-8, 4-2) ended its drought on Saturday afternoon with a 7-5 victory over Berry College (12-10, 3-3).
Kiessling's five goals not enough to sink Leopards
March 18, 2017
Saturday morning did not go in the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s water polo team’s favor as La Verne (7-6) managed to hand the Athenas a 10-7 loss.
Stags 14th, Athenas 21st as CMS wraps up 2017 Nationals
March 18, 2017
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps swimming and diving teams wrapped up the 2017 National Championship with the Athenas in 21st and the Stags finishing 14th. CMS was the highest-finishing program from the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at the meet.
Gurr throws no-hitter in split with Whittier
March 18, 2017
At the end of a long week for the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps softball team, junior ace Anna Gurr (CMC) still had the legs to throw a no-hitter against Whittier on Saturday afternoon. CMS (7-11, 5-3) and Whittier (10-10, 6-4) split the series with CMS earning the 3-0 win initially with the Poets taking game two, 5-1. The Athenas were dealt a sweep by Ithaca on the day prior, losing 5-0 and 6-3.
No. 5 Athenas take down No. 3 Bowdoin
March 18, 2017
Under the midday sun on Saturday, the No. 5 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s tennis team defeated No. 3 Bowdoin in a rematch with the team that ended their season last year. The Athenas emerged the victors in the regular season dual match, 6-3.
Williams, Ngo and Presti place individually; 800 free relays earn points for CMS
March 17, 2017
Clutch performances on the third day of the Division III NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships earned points for both the men’s and women’s teams for Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. The Athenas are in 19th place at 36 points while the Stags sit in 14th with 57 points.
Despres and defense grind out 5-4 win over No. 15 Amherst
March 17, 2017
Despite playing its third game in three days and facing windy conditions, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s lacrosse team grinded through a narrow 5-4 victory over No. 15 Amherst (2-2) on Friday afternoon to conclude its east coast trip.
Scarlett brings in All-Region and All-America awards
March 17, 2017
After being named the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Year, junior Michael Scarlett (CMC) earned more awards from D3hoops.com and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Cruz sisters face off in Athenas’ 7-2 victory over DI Lehigh
March 15, 2017
The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps women’s tennis team (9-0) earned their first win over an NCAA Division I program on Wednesday afternoon in the 7-2 victory over Lehigh University (3-4). The Mountain Hawks took just one point off the Athenas in each the doubles and singles competition while CMS dominated overall.
Williams’ 100 fly and Athenas’ 400 medley relay earn points at NCAA Champs
March 16, 2017
Swimmers in two events qualified from the morning session to compete in the finals on the second day of the NCAA Championships for men's and women's swimming and diving. Senior Matthew Williams (CMC) placed third in the 100-yard butterfly (47.80) with a new CMS record. Then, the women's 400-yard medley relay of freshmen Jocelyn Crawford (CMC) and Claire Bacon-Brenes (SC) with seniors Stephanie Doi (CMC) and Kelly Ngo (CMC) bested their time from the SCIAC Championships and placed 11th at 3:47.47 to close out the evening.