Claremont-Mudd-Scripps baseball emerged from a long, action-packed weekend optimistic but aware of the team’s flaws. Over a three-day period, the team played four games against three different colleges, all at home on Arce Field, and ended up with a 2-2 record. On Friday, the Stags took on the Willamette Bearcats
Author: Danny Klain
After Falling Just Short In 2017, Stags And Athenas Aim To Claim NCAA Championships This Season
After years of continuous SCIAC dominance, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men’s and women’s tennis teams will try keep their dynasties alive in 2018. The Stags have enjoyed 12 consecutive undefeated seasons in the conference, while the Athenas have won six SCIAC titles in a row, and were undefeated in five of
Stags Look to Overcome Slow Start, Take Control of SCIAC
After a successful 2016-2017 season, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps men’s basketball team entered this year looking to repeat that success. The Stags finished the year with an impressive 23-5 record and ended up winning the SCIAC tournament with victories over Pomona-Pitzer and Cal Lutheran. However, they have stumbled out of the gate,
What to Watch for in the MLS Conference Finals
This weekend the MLS playoffs march forward, and I’m here to preview the Conference Finals. Even though the local Los Angeles Galaxy will not be playing, 5C students should still certainly tune in for the following exciting matchups as the season nears its end. In the Eastern Conference, we have the
NBA Breakdown: What Outcomes from the First Three Weeks Tell Us About This Season’s Potential Playoff Contenders
We’re only three weeks into the NBA season, but a number of intriguing surprises have already emerged. With defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland’s abysmal start to the year and the Orlando Magic’s hot start, many are questioning their preseason predictions across the league. But there is no need to worry my 5C basketball fans: I’ve
Save the Crew: Why Professional Soccer Must Remain in Columbus
Earlier this week, the Columbus Crew soccer team played what could be their last home playoff game in front of their loyal fanbase. The owner of the Crew, Anthony Precourt, announced on Oct. 17 that if ownership cannot secure a new stadium deal in Columbus, the franchise will be relocated to Austin,
MLS Decision Day Creates Excitement, Drama and Heroics
On Sunday, Major League Soccer’s (MLS) final day of the regular season, also known as “Decision Day,” brought all the action a soccer fan could ask for: red cards, beautiful goals, and plenty of late drama as teams fought for playoff spots and positioning. In the Eastern Conference, the playoff teams
What’s Next for USMNT? First Priority Must be New Technical Director
After the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup last week, many have speculated how men’s soccer can grow and change in the U.S. to avoid this outcome in the future. Some say it’s time for an overhaul in player selection; others believe it’s
Athenas, Sagehens Fail to Convert, Play to a Scoreless Draw in Rematch
On a cool night Wednesday, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athenas women’s soccer team (3-3-3) played to a scoreless draw with their Claremont rivals, the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens (5-2-1). After the Sagehens conquered the Athenas 4-1 in their previous face-off, CMS were ready for redemption. Although the atmosphere was quiet to start the match, students and fans
World Cup Qualifying Failure Must Bring Sweeping Changes for US Men’s Soccer
Failure. Complete and utter failure. No better words can describe the US Men’s National Team’s performance on Tuesday night and throughout the entire World Cup qualifying process. After 11 months of incompetent lineups and inconsistent performances, the team has found itself out of a World Cup spot with nobody to blame but themselves. Time