Women's hoops wins 1st McWilliams Classic
The women's basketball team, ranked second in the nation, began its quest for a fifth straight national championship by capturing the DePauw Tip-Off Tournament in Greencastle, Ind. Nov. 16-17. The squad then captured the first McWilliams Classic, held at the Field House Nov. 24-25. Junior Jennifer Rudis led WU with 14 points and six rebounds in a 75-54 win over Washington and Lee University in the Bears' McWilliams opener Nov. 24. A 28-4 first-half run in the championship game Nov. 25 against the University of Wisconsin-Stout provided the hosts with a 44-16 cushion, which they upheld for a 101-47 win. At DePauw, the Bears notched a season-opening 87-64 win over Illinois Wesleyan University Nov. 16. WU then defeated host DePauw, 69-61, Nov. 17. The Bears host Font-bonne College at 6 p.m. today.
Men's basketball wins 2 of 3, now stands at 4-1
The men's basketball team, ranked 10th in the nation, improved to 4-1 on the season with two wins in three games. The Bears forced 37 turnovers as they romped over Hardin-Simmons University, 98-44, Nov. 21. The Bears then knocked off Berea College (Ky.), 90-64, Nov. 24 in the first round of the Hanover College Tournament, only to suffer their first loss of the season, 63-55, to Hanover in the championship game the next day. The Bears host Coe College (Iowa) at 8 p.m. today and Wisconsin Lutheran College at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1.
Volleyball falls; Rotello named All-American
The third-ranked volleyball team came up short in a 30-23, 28-30, 28-30, 30-19, 15-9 loss to top-ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals Nov. 17. Wisconsin-Whitewater, the quarterfinals host, went on an 8-2 run in the fifth game to close the match out. Junior setter Rebecca Rotello was named to the 21st annual Division III All-America team, as selected by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. She is the 19th WU volleyball player to be named first-team All-American.
Cross country women take 19th at NCAAs
The women's cross country team finished in 19th place at the NCAA Division III Championships Nov. 17 at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. Emily Lahowetz was the top finisher for the Bears, crossing the line in 31st place at 17:51. Mindy Kuhl was 48th in 18:10. Senior Pat MacDonald qualified as an individual and crossed the line in 25:23 for 59th place.
Swimming and diving take WU invitational
The men's and women's swimming and diving teams both captured the Washington University Thanksgiving Invitational Nov. 17-18. The men finished with 1,104.5 points, 660.5 points higher than second-place Lake Forest College. The women's 477 points placed them ahead of second-place Ohio Wesleyan University.
