Sports from February 4, 2010
Junior Kristen DeStefano makes it over the bar during the pole vault event Jan. 23 at the Cornell Upstate Challenge at Cornell University. DeStefano placed third and broke her own school record during the meet, clearing 3.45 meters.
Photo illustration by Allison Usavage
On the rise
Staring down the 45-meter runway, she picks up her 13-foot UCS Spirit
fiberglass pole. She takes a deep breath. In her mind, she thinks about
what she’s been working on all week: the swing.
Column
The story never gets old, and it has been recreated countless times
over the years. It just always feels good to know that David can ride
into town and, even against the most unspeakable odds, can wield his
slingshot and nail Goliath right between the eyes. Read »
Women’s Basketball
Still without a loss in conference play, times are good for the women’s
basketball team. Winning makes the game more fun, but for this team,
the light atmosphere can be traced back to the beginning of the season,
when the win-loss record was still 0–0. Read »
Men’s Basketball
No team ever wants to lose two consecutive games. But based on the way
the men’s basketball team has bounced back this season, senior Will
Gaskins said the Bombers aren’t worried about their current two-game
losing streak. Read »
Men’s Indoor Track
With his arm outstretched above his head, junior Paul Helm holds the 18-kilogram shot in the air before lowering it to his shoulder and sending it flying across the throwing pit toward freshman Kyle Stazi.
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Women’s Swimming & Diving
A mix of hard work and a focused, confident attitude has set the women’s swimming and diving team on a seven dual meet winning streak.
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Sports Update
Men’s Swimming & Diving | Sunday
Bombers drop final home meet of season »
Men’s Indoor Track | Sunday
Blue and Gold compete at three invitationals »
Women’s Basketball | Sunday
Bombers improve win streak to 10 »
Men’s Basketball | Sunday
Men's basketball drops second straight »
Gymnastics | Sunday
Blue and Gold defeat ranked opponent »
Men’s Swimming & Diving | Sunday
Bombers knock off defending conference champions »
Bombers drop final home meet of season »
Men’s Indoor Track | Sunday
Blue and Gold compete at three invitationals »
Women’s Basketball | Sunday
Bombers improve win streak to 10 »
Men’s Basketball | Sunday
Men's basketball drops second straight »
Gymnastics | Sunday
Blue and Gold defeat ranked opponent »
Men’s Swimming & Diving | Sunday
Bombers knock off defending conference champions »
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