Why aren’t injuries in women’s sports taken seriously? Georgia McGovern CM ‘’24 shares her experience of rupturing her ACL, MCL, and meniscus while playing volleyball. She goes on to cite a lack of research and women-specific athletic gear being a potential component of the knee injury epidemic in women’s sports.
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Greenshirts prioritize ‘Spirit of Game’ at annual Claremont Classic tournament
Spirit –- it’s in the game. Line dancing their way to Nationals, the Claremont Greenshirts are the best show the sport of ultimate has to offer. Hosts of the Claremont Classic tournament this past weekend, the Greens are creating a welcoming, fun and competitive environment and winning while they do it.
Henderson in the P-P record books twice following dominant Sagehen win over Cal Lu
A week after setting the program record for most assists in a single season, Shoshi Henderson PO ’25 recorded a record-breaking thirteen assists in one game in a 23-0 P-P rout over Cal Lu.
Long before Title IX ensured equal access, women made their own place in 5C athletic spaces
Pre-Title IX, women made their own way, leading successful athletic careers with little institutional help.
Regional champion Athena volleyball stages comeback of the year, making their way to NCAA semis
After falling behind 2-0 early in the match, the Athenas staged a dramatic comeback and earned a grueling five-set victory against Wartburg to advance to the Sweet 16.
OPINION: DIII women’s sports deserve greater institutional support
Colleges have a responsibility to provide institutional support to Division III women’s athletes to help them make up for disparities in donations and networking opportunities, argues Madison Lewis PO ’23.