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1/21/12
Ursinus Holds Off Men's Basketball in Thriller, 75-72
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The Swarthmore College men's basketball team (1-16, 1-9) shot a staggering 61 percent from the field in the second half and appeared poised to upset visiting Ursinus, but Bears held the Garnet to just two field goals over the final 10 minutes of play to rally for the 75-72 win on Saturday afternoon in Tarble Pavilion.

1/18/12
Men's Basketball Drops Heartbreaker to Rival Haverford, 65-62
HAVERFORD, Pa. - With a chance to send the game into overtime, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team missed three three-point attempts in the final 15 seconds of the play, falling to rival Haverford 65-62 in a hard-fought and well-played contest on Wednesday evening in Gooding Arena.

1/14/12
Dickinson Downs Cold-Shooting Men's Basketball, 66-45
CARLISLE, Pa. - A close contest in the first half, the Dickinson Red Devils (7-8, 4-4) took control in the final 20 minutes to handily defeat the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (1-14, 1-7) by a score of 66-45 on Saturday afternoon at Dickinson College.

1/12/12
Hopkins Pulls Away From Men's Basketball, 70-61
BALTIMORE - Junior Will Gates scored a game-high 21 points and junior Jordan Martinez (pictured) netted a career-high 18 points to lead the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (1-13, 1-6), but it wasn't enough to topple homestanding Johns Hopkins (9-4, 5-1), as the Garnet fell to the Blue Jays by the score of 70-61 on Thursday afternoon.

1/9/12
Gettysburg Clips Men's Basketball, 67-43
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Visiting Gettysburg used a 24-point game from junior Alex Zurn and a dominating second-half performance to defeat the Swarthmore College men's basketball team 67-43 on Monday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

1/7/12
No. 8 Franklin & Marshall Too Much for Men's Basketball, 74-50
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Sophomore Jay Kober scored 19 points and senior Michael Giannangeli netted a career-high 14 to lead the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (1-11, 1-4), but it did little to keep powerhouse Franklin & Marshall at bay, as the No. 8 Diplomats (13-0, 6-0) defeated the Garnet 74-50 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.

1/5/12
Arcadia Slays Men's Basketball, 87-59
GLENSIDE, Pa. – Behind five players in double-figures and a monster first half, host Arcadia (7-4) dominated Swarthmore (1-10) by a final score of 87-59 in the Garnet’s final non-conference match of the year on Thursday evening.

1/3/12
Roanoke Roughs Up Men's Basketball in Morris Cregger Consolation Game, 74-48
ROANOKE, Va. - Host Roanoke used a 19-point performance from Logan Singleton and a 15-point performance from Kwasi Amponsah to dispatch a cold-shooting Swarthmore College men's basketball team by the score of 74-48 in the consolation game of the Morris Cregger Invitational on Tuesday afternoon.

1/2/12
Shenandoah Stings Men's Basketball in Final Minute of 2012 Opener, 81-77
ROANOKE, Va. - Despite herculean performances from junior Will Gates and sophomore Jay Kober, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (1-8) dropped a barnburner to Shenandoah University in the opening game of the Morris Cregger Invitational from Roanoke College, as the Hornets (2-9) completed a 5-0 run over the game's final 38 seconds to defeat the Garnet 81-77 on Monday afternoon.

12/7/11
Washington College Pulls Away From Men's Basketball, 78-68
CHESTERTOWN, Md. - A three-point game at the half, homestanding Washington College used a strong second half to pull away from the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (1-7, 1-3) by the score of 78-68 on Wednesday evening in Centennial Conference action.

12/3/11
Men's Basketball Hunts Down the Bears for First Win of the Season, 69-65; Gates Scores 1,000th Point
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - Behind a 30-point performance from junior Will Gates, the Swarthmore men's basketball team (1-6,1-2 CC) earned its first victory of the season, taking down the Ursinus Bears (1-7, 0-3 CC) for the third time in three seasons, 69-65 on Saturday afternoon. Along with scoring 30 points, Gates surpassed the 1000 point plateau after draining a three-pointer with 17:46 left in the second half to become the 18th Garnet player and fastest in program history to reach 1000 points (52 games).

12/3/11
Lee Wimberly Resigns as Men's Basketball Coach; Culley Named Replacement
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Lee Wimberly has resigned as Swarthmore College's head men's basketball coach, citing worsening health conditions.

11/30/11
Muhlenberg Roughs Up Men's Basketball, 79-56
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Three players reached double-figures for the Swarthmore College men's basketball team, led by senior Mike Giannangeli's career-high 13 points, but visiting Muhlenberg used a big second-half to cruise to a 79-56 victory over the Garnet on Wednesday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

11/28/11
Men's Basketball Set to Battle Division I Columbia
NEW YORK - The Swarthmore College men's basketball team (0-4, 0-1) steps away from Centennial Conference and Division III action on Monday evening when it travels to New York City to battle Division I Columbia. Play from Columbia's Levin Gym is set to begin at 7:00 p.m.

11/28/11
Columbia Dominates Men's Basketball
NEW YORK – Division I Columbia’s size and shooting prowess proved too much for the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team (0-5, 0-1), as the Garnet were defeated by the Lions 104-42 on Monday evening from Levein Gym.

11/22/11
Balanced Dickinson Shoots Past Men's Basketball, 79-67
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Junior Will Gates continued his torrid offensive start to the 2011-12 season by pouring in a game-high 27 points, but it wasn't enough to help the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (0-4, 0-1) topple a balanced Dickinson squad, as the Garnet fell to the Red Devils by the score of 79-67 on Tuesday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

11/19/11
Coast Guard Edges Men's Basketball in Equinox Finale, 77-74
HAVERFORD, PA— The Swarthmore College men’s basketball team (0-3) yet again fell in heartbreaking fashion, losing to the United States Coast Guard Academy Bears 77-74 in its final game of the 20th Annual Equinox Classic at Haverford College's Gooding Arena.

11/18/11
Merchant Marine Rallies Past Swarthmore Men's Basketball in Equinox Classic Opener, 75-68
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The Swarthmore College men's basketball team (0-2) saw a nine-point second half lead slip away as visiting Merchant Marine (2-0) used a strong performance from its bench to defeat the Garnet 75-68 on Friday evening in the second game of the 20th Annual Equinox Classic.

11/15/11
Widener Downs Men's Basketball in Season Opener, 82-56
CHESTER, Pa. - Homestanding Widener used a commanding run to close out the first half and never looked back, blitzing the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (0-1) by the score of 82-56 on Tuesday evening in the season opener for both teams.

11/14/11
20th Annual Men's Basketball Equinox Classic Information Page
The Swarthmore College men's basketball team will co-host with Haverford College the 20th Annual Equinox Classic Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19. Below is information about the event for fans, parents and alumni.

11/8/11
2011-12 Men's Basketball Season Preview
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Last season, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team was a very competitive and extremely young squad that battled every night, but too often came up a little short. In 2011-12, the Garnet returns its three leading scorers and hopes to use last season as a springboard to more success this year.The loss of seniors Ryan Carmichael and Sam Lacy to graduation will certainly be felt, but with the return of four of its top five scorers and a solid incoming freshman class, the Garnet is optimistic about 2011- 2012.

11/6/11
Centennial Conference Basketball Coaches' Preseason Chats Set For This Week
LANCASTER, Pa. - Get ready for the upcoming basketball season by chatting with men's basketball head coach Lee Wimberly and women's basketball head coach Renee DeVarney during the Centennial Conference's preseason coaches' chats this week.

10/7/11
Centennial Conference Hosts SAAC Leadership Retreat and Special Olympics Event

9/18/11
Men's Basketball Releases 2011-12 Schedule
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The Swarthmore College men's basketball team has released its schedule for the 2011-12 season.

7/5/11
Volleyball Playoff Victory, Gates' Breakout Performance Voted Best Swarthmore Athletics Moments of 2010-11

3/21/11
53 Swarthmore Student-Athletes Named to Centennial Conference Winter Academic Honor Roll
LANCASTER, Pa. - 53 Swarthmore College student-athletes have been named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2010-11 winter season, the Conference announced on Monday. The honor roll recognizes athletes' performance both on the field and in the classroom.

3/17/11
Four Swarthmore Student-Athletes Named to Centennial Conference All-Sportsmanship Team
Lancaster, Pa. - Four Swarthmore student-athletes have been named to the 2010-11 Winter All-Centennial Sportsmanship Team, the Conference announced on Thursday morning.

2/23/11
Will Gates Named Centennial Conference Honorable Mention
LANCASTER, Pa. - Sophomore Will Gates of the Swarthmore College men's basketball team has been named All-Centennial Conference Honorable Mention, the conference announced on Tuesday afternoon.

2/19/11
Men's Basketball Drops Season Finale to Haverford, 75-52
HAVERFORD, Pa. - Homestanding Haverford used a balanced scoring attack that saw four players reach double figures to defeat the Swarthmore College men's basketball team 75-52 on Saturday afternoon from Gooding Arena. Freshman Jay Kober finished off his impressive first-year campaign in style, leading the Garnet with 13 points coming off the bench.

2/16/11
Second-Half Rally Comes Up Short as Men's Basketball Falls to McDaniel 57-51 on Senior Night
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The Swarthmore College men's basketball tea (6-18, 3-14) erased a 15-point second-half time deficit, tying the game with under three minutes to play, but visiting McDaniel scored the game's final six points to edge the Garnet 57-51 on Senior Night from Tarble Pavilion.

2/12/11
No. 21 Franklin & Marshall Edges Fiesty Men's Basketball, 67-57
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - A valiant effort from the Swarthmore College men's basketball came up just short as No. 21 Franklin & Marshall - slowed down for much of the game by an effective effective zone defense from the Garnet - pulled away in the second half to defeat Swat 67-57 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.

2/9/11
Washington College Rallies Past Men's Basketball, 78-72
CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Freshman Jay Kober scored a game-high 22 points, but it wasn't enough to help the Swarthmore College men's basketball team withstand a huge second-half rally from homestanding Washington College, as Shoremen rallied from a eight-point halftime deficit to defeat the Garnet 78-72 on Wednesday evening.

2/5/11
Gates Comes Through in Clutch As Men's Basketball Defeats Johns Hopkins 53-50
BALTIMORE, Md. - Sophomore Will Gates scored a game-high 21 points and came away with the game saving steal with two seconds remaining to play as the Swarthmore College men's basketball team hung on for a 53-50 victory over Johns Hopkins on Saturday afternoon in the 10th Annual Wall-O’Mahony Game.

2/3/11
Garnet Sports Update Episode 2.5 - Will Gates
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Sophomore Will Gates of the Swarthmore College men's basketball team is the latest guest on the Garnet Sports Update.

2/2/11
Muhlenberg Tops Men's Basketball 67-52 in Late Night Hoops
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - With the game tied 26-26 at the half, visiting Muhlenberg scored the first 11 points of the second half to break open a close game with the Swarthmore College men's basketball team, as the Garnet were defeated by the Mules 67-52 on Wednesday night from Tarble Pavilion.

1/31/11
McDaniel Terrorizes Men's Basketball, 69-43
WESTMINSTER, Md. - A 19-3 run to end the first half helped propel homestanding McDaniel past the Swarthmore College men's basketball team 69-43 on Monday evening from the Gill Center. Sophomore Will Gates scored 17 points to lead the Garnet (5-14, 2-10) effort. With 775 points for his career, Gates has now scored more points through his freshman and sophomore seasons than any player in program history.

1/29/11
Sharp-Shooting Bullets Defeat Men's Basketball, 72-59
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Sophomore Will Gates scored 23 points on five-of-nine shooting from three and freshman Jay Kober added 10 to lead the Swarthmore College men's basketball team, but Swat was no match for sharp-shooting Gettysburg, as the Bullets shot a staggering 67 percent from the field to beat the Garnet 72-59 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.

1/28/11
Garnet Sports Network Broadcasts Now Available for Purchase on DVD
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Garnet fans, the wait is over: Full-length game DVDs of all broadcasts on the Garnet Sports Network are now available for purchase through the Swarthmore Sports Information Office.

1/27/11
Swarthmore-McDaniel Men's Basketball Postponed Until Monday
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Today's scheduled men's basketball game at McDaniel has been postponed once again due to last night's heavy snow. A make-up date will be Monday, January 31, at 7:30. Check back with swarthmore.edu/athletics for further updates.

1/26/11
Swarthmore Men's and Women's Basketball, Swimming, and Track & Field Postponed
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Due to the severe winter storm, all of today's Swarthmore sporting events have been postponed.

1/22/11
Big Second Half Gives Ursinus 88-76 Comeback Victory Over Men's Basketball
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - It was another match-up between the Ursinus and Swarthmore men's basketball teams that featured an improbable second-half comeback - only this time Swat finished up on the wrong end of the outcome. In a wild game that featured 66 fouls, three technical fouls, and saw three players foul out , the homestanding Bears (7-10, 4-6) erased a 14-point halftime deficit by scoring 66 points in the second half to rally past the Garnet 88-76 on Saturday afternoon

1/19/11
Fords Speed Past Men's Basketball, 74-52
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Visiting Haverford's high-tempo offense proved to be too much for the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (5-11, 2-7), as the speedy Fords saw four players reach double-figures while shooting 50 percent from the field to defeat the Garnet 74-52 on Wednesday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.

1/15/11
Men's Basketball Burns Red Devils, 73-59
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - In one of its best offensive showings of the season, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team saw four players reach double-figures while shooting a season-high 50 percent from the field to defeat Dickinson 73-59 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.

1/13/11
Johns Hopkins Handles Men's Basketball, 67-53
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Freshman Jay Kober scored a game-high 19 points and sophomore Will Gates added 14 to lead the Swarthmore College men's basketball, but visiting Johns Hopkins proved to be too much around the basket, as the Blue Jays outscored the Garnet 34-16 in the paint en route to a 67-53 victory on Thursday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

1/10/11
Gettyburg Stymies Men's Basketball, 59-43
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Homestanding Gettysburg used a big day from Andrew Powers, who scored a game-high 24 points, and a strong defensive effort to defeat the Swarthmore College men's basketball team 59-43 on Monday evening in Centennial Conference action.

1/8/11
Men's Basketball Falls to No. 13 Franklin & Marshall 85-46
LANCASTER, Pa. - Freshman Jay Kober's team-leading 15 points and six rebounds weren't enough to keep the Swarthmore men's basketball team (4-8, 1-4 CC) in the game as the No. 13 Franklin & Marshall Diplomats (10-2, 5-0 CC) would run away with an 85-46 victory on Saturday afternoon in Lancaster.

1/3/11
Unbeaten NYU Pulls Away From Men's Basketball, 73-58
NEW YORK - Tournament host NYU used a pair of big runs - one in the final five minutes of the first half and another in opening minutes of the second - to break open a close game with the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (4-7, 1-3), as the Garnet fell to the unbeaten Violets 73-58 on Monday evening in the final game of the NYU Holiday Classic.

1/2/11
Hot-Shooting MCLA Tops Men's Basketball in NYU Holiday Classic Opener, 99-78
NEW YORK - In its first game of 2011, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (4-6, 1-3) was led by game-high 27-point performance from sophomore Will Gates, but it wasn't enough to combat a prolific offensive showing from MCLA, as the Trailblazers (8-3) shot 57 percent from the field and saw five players reach double-figures en route to a 99-78 victory over the Garnet (4-6, 1-3) in the NYU Holiday Classic.

1/1/11
Basketball Teams Return to Action With NYU Holiday Classic
NEW YORK - After a nearly month-long winter break, the Swarthmore College men's and women's basketball teams open the 2011 portion of the season with the NYU Holiday Classic, taking place Sunday, January 2 through Tuesday, January 4.

12/8/10
Clutch Free-Throw Shooting Leads Washington College Past Men's Basketball, 74-64
SWARTHMORE,Pa. - Thanks to a career-high 23 points on 5-of-7 shooting from behind the arc from Charlie McShane and some clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch, visiting Washington College (4-3, 3-1) was able to break open a close game in the second half to defeat the Swarthmore College men's basketball team 74-64 on Wednesday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

12/4/10
Men's Basketball Stuns Ursinus With Late-Game Comeback, 74-71
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - In a comeback for the ages, senior Ryan Carmichael nailed the game-winning three-pointer with 9.8 seconds to play as the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (4-4, 1-2) pulled off an improbable victory, rallying from down 15 points in first half and seven points with just to 1:19 left to play to defeat Ursinus 74-71 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.

12/1/10
Late Rally Falls Short as Mules Nip Men's Basketball 59-58 in Final Seconds
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Swarthmore men's basketball team (3-4, 0-2) rallied all the way back from a 15-point second-half deficit to take the lead in the final minute of play, but Muhlenberg's Austin Curry hit the game-winning shot with 11 seconds to play to thwart the Garnet's valiant comeback, as Mules edged the Garnet 59-58 in Centennial Conference action on Wednesday evening.

11/29/10
Gates Ties Career High, But Greyhounds Outrun Men's Basketball 87-79
SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Sophomore Will Gates put together another outstanding offensive performance, tying a career high with 31 points and sparking a furious second-half rally for the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team (3-3, 0-1), but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 22-point first-half deficit to visiting Moravian, as the Garnet fell to the Greyhounds 87-79 on Monday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

11/23/10
Gates' Big Day Not Enough as Hot-Shooting Dickinson Bests Men's Basketball 74-61
CARLISLE, Pa. – Sophomore Will Gates scorched the nets for 30 points on six-of-seven shooting from behind the arc, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a Dickinson squad that shot 51 percent from the field and had three players score in double figures, as the Red Devils outlasted the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team 74-61 on Tuesday evening in the Centennial Conference opener for both squads.

11/20/10
Washington & Lee Hands Men's Basketball First Defeat, 59-45, in Equinox Finale
SWARTHMORE, Pa. – Looking to get to 4-0 for the first time in over 60 years, the Swarthmore men’s basketball team (3-1) rallied back from a 16-point first half deficit, only to see visiting Washington & Lee (3-0) take back control of the game late, as the Generals defeated the Garnet 59-45 on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion in the final game of the 19th Annual Equinox Classic.

11/19/10
Streaking Men's Basketball Team Rallies to Defeat Clark University 69-66 to Open Equinox Classic
HAVERFORD, Pa. - The Swarthmore men's basketball team (3-0) rallied back from 13 down with only eight minutes to play to take down the Clark Cougars (1-2) 69-66, in the opening game of the 19th annual Equinox Classic on Friday night in Gooding Arena. With the win the Garnet now move to 3-0, the program's best start since 1996.

11/17/10
19th Annual Equinox Classic Information Page
Swarthmore College and Haverford College will co-host the 19th Annual Equinox Classic on Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20. Below is information for fans, parents, and alumni about the event.

11/17/10
Men's Basketball Crushes Arcadia 69-47
SWARTHMORE, Pa. – In a complete domination on both ends of the floor, the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team (2-0, 0-0) shot a scorching 49 percent from the field while limiting Arcadia to just 31 percent shooting as the Garnet overwhelmed the Knights 69-47 on Wednesday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

11/15/10
Men's Basketball Wins 74-72 Season-Opening Thriller Over Widener
SWARTHMORE, Pa - Sophomore Jordan Martinez hit the go-ahead lay-up with :17 seconds remaining and a last-second shot from Widener’s Perry Wright rimmed out as time expired as the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team (1-0) hung on for a thrilling 74-72 season-opening victory over the Pride on Monday evening from Tarble Pavilion. MORE TO FOLLOW

11/10/10
Talk With Garnet Basketball Coaches During Centennial Conference Preseason Coaches' Chat
LANCASTER, Pa. - Basketball season is right around the corner and for the second-consecutive year, Garnet fans will be able to chat with men's basketball head coach Lee Wimberly and women's basketball head coach Renee DeVarney during the Centennial Conference's preseason coaches' chats.

11/10/10
2010-2011 Men's Basketball Season Preview
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Coming off an improved 2009-2010 season that saw the team more than double its win total from the previous season and remain in playoff contention until the final week of the season, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team hopes to use that momentum as a springboard to even greater success during the 2010-2011 season.

11/10/10
2010-2011 Winter Videostreaming Schedule Released
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The Swarthmore College Athletics Department has announced the Garnet Sports Network videostreaming schedule for the 2010-11 winter athletics season.

2/24/10
Will Gates Named All-Centennial
LANCASTER, Pa. - Freshman Will Gates of the Swarthmore College men's basketball team has been named to the 2009-10 All- Centennial Conference Team, the conference announced on Wednesday morning. Gates is a second-team selection.

2/20/10
Haverford Knocks Off Garnet Men 71-48 in Season Finale
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Visiting Haverford (11-13, 9-9) used big runs at the end of the first half and beginning of the second to break open a tight game with the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (7-18, 6-12), as the Garnet fell to the Fords 71-48 on Senior Day from Tarble Pavilion.

2/17/10
Garnet Snap Road Hex, Defeat McDaniel 62-51
WESTMINSTER, Md. - It's a victory that's been a long time coming for the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (7-17, 6-11). Senior captain Matt Allen scored 17 points on 4-of-6 shooting from behind the arc while freshman Will Gates drained 17 points and pulled down 8 rebounds as the Garnet defeated McDaniel (8-16, 4-13 CC) 62-51 from the Gill Center on Wednesday night.

2/15/10
Lacy, Gates Come Through in Clutch as Garnet Rally to Defeat Johns Hopkins 55-51
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Junior Sam Lacy and freshman Will Gates certainly came through when it counted for the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (6-17, 5-11). Not only did the duo combine to score the Garnet's final 11 points in the last two minutes of play and shoot a perfect six-of-six from the free-throw line in pressure situations, but each player recorded a game-saving block in the waning moments as the Garnet rallied to defeat visiting Johns Hopkins 55-51 on Mondayevening from Tarble Pavilion.

2/12/10
Playoff Hopes Dashed as Garnet Fall to Washington College 73-64
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Down 18 points in the second half, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (5-16, 4-10) mounted a furious rally get to within six points of visiting Washington College (11-8, 9-6) with under three minutes to play, but two big baskets from Washington's Kevin Breslin - who scored a career-high 31 points - halted the rally and helped the Shoremen hang on for the 73-64 victory over the Garnet on Friday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

2/8/10
Basketball Doubleheader Versus Johns Hopkins Postponed for Third Time
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - For a third time, winter weather has postponed Swarthmore's scheduled men's and women's basketball doubleheader versus Johns Hopkins. Tonight's scheduled games have been moved yet again - this time to Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. from Tarble Pavilion.

2/3/10
Mules Wear Down Garnet 64-50
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The dynamic duo of freshman Will Gates and senior captain Matt Allen combined for 38 of Swarthmore's 50 points, but it wasn't enough to combat an outstanding performance from Muhlenberg sophomore forward Spencer Liddic, who dominated the paint with 24 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Mules (12-8, 10-3) past the visiting Garnet 64-50 on Wednesday evening in Centennial Conference action.

1/30/10
No. 17 Franklin & Marshall Too Much for Garnet, 77-47
LANCASTER, Pa. - No. 17 Franklin & Marshall saw four different players reach double-figures and its defense stymie Swarthmore's (5-14, 4-8) offense all game long, as the Diplomats (16-3, 10-2) dominated the Garnet 77-47 on Saturday afternoon in Centennial Conference action.

1/27/10
Defense, Balanced Scoring Leads Garnet Past McDaniel 60-48
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Don't look now, but the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (5-13, 4-7) is proving itself to be one of the toughest opponents in the Centennial Conference this season. Freshman Will Gates scored a game-high 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for his second-consecutive double-double, senior captain Matt Allen scored a season-high 14 points and added five assists and freshman Eugene Prymak scored 10 points - including eight crucial points in the second half - as the Garnet defeated McDaniel 60-48 on Wednesday evening from Tarble Pavilio

1/23/10
Swarthmore Upsets First-Place Gettysburg 58-51
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - For the second-consecutive season, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (4-13, 3-7) has stunned the Centennial Conference with an upset of Gettysburg College in Tarble Pavilion. Freshman Will Gates recorded a double-double with a game-high 22 points and11 rebounds while fellow freshman Jordan Martinez added 12 points and six assists as the Garnet upset the first-place Bullets 58-51 on Saturday afternoon.

1/20/10
Fords Down Garnet 70-58
HAVERFORD, Pa. - Haverford's Sam Permutt scored 18 points and pulled down 14 rebounds while three other Fords reached double-figures as homestanding Haverford (5-10, 3-6) used a 12-1 run early in second half to defeat the Swarthmore College men's basketball team 70-58 on Wednesday evening in Centennial Conference action.

1/16/10
Ursinus Gets Revenge, Tops Garnet 75-54
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - Ursinus freshman Jon Ward scored 23 points to lead a balanced Bear offensive attack that saw four players hit double-figures, as Ursinus defeated the Swarthmore men's basketball team 75-54 on Saturday afternoon in Centennial Conference play.

1/14/10
Garnet Outlast Dickinson 59-54
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The newcomers stole the show at Tarble Pavilion, as freshmen Will Gates, Eugene Prymak and Jordan Martinez all scored in double-figures as the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (3-11, 2-5) withstood a late Dickinson rally to defeat the Red Devils 59-54 on Thursday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

1/9/10
Gates Big Day Not Enough as No. 13 Franklin & Marshall Crushes Garnet 75-51
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Freshman Will Gates scored a game-high 27 points and pulled down seven rebounds for the Swarthmore men's basketball team (2-10, 1-4), but No. 13 Franklin & Marshall saw three different players score above 17 points, as the Diplomats cruised to a 75-51 victory over Swat on Saturday afternoon from Tarble Pavilion.

1/6/10
Hot-Shooting Bullets Defeat Garnet 80-63
GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Five different Gettysburg players scored in double figures to pace a potent offense that shot 56 percent from the field, as the Bullets defeated the Swarthmore College men's basketball team 80-63 in Centennial Conference action on Wednesday evening.

1/3/10
Offense Comes to Life as Garnet Defeats Drew 76-69
LEXINGTON, Va. - What a difference a day makes. Just 24 hours after the Swarthmore men's basketball team struggled to find any rhythm in its first game in 24 days - shooting just 28 percent and going 1-of-17 from behind the arc - the Garnet came to life against Drew University, with the Swat offense connecting on a season-high 10 three-pointers and the defense forcing 17 turnovers as the Garnet (2-8, 1-2) defeated the Rangers 76-69 on Sunday afternoon to capture the consolation title at the Washington & Lee Tournament.

1/2/10
Generals Drop the Garnet 59-48 in Washington & Lee Tournament Opener
LEXINGTON, Va. - The Swarthmore men's basketball team made its way back onto the the court after a 24-day break from action in the Washington and Lee Tournament in Lexington, Virginia. Swarthmore senior Danny Walker and junior Ryan Carmichael each netted 14 points against host Washington and Lee (7-2, 1-1), but the Garnet (1-8, 1-2) still fell to the Generals 59-48 in the tournament opener.

12/7/09
Stockbower, Gates Named Centennial Conference Performers of the Week
LANCASTER, Pa. - Junior Kathryn Stockbower of the Swarthmore College women's basketball team and freshman Will Gates of the men's team have each been named the Centennial Conference Performers of the Week in their respective sports for the week ending December 7, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

12/7/09
Cold-Shooting Garnet Downed By Widener 66-44
CHESTER, Pa. – Widener’s B.J. Smith scored a game-high 11 points and pulled down a game-high nine rebounds to lead a balanced scoring attack that saw 12 different players score as the Pride defeated the Swarthmore College men’s basketball team 66-44 in non-conference action on Monday night from Widener University.Junior Ryan Carmichael led the Garnet (1-6, 1-1) with nine points, while freshman Ramsey Walker had a team-high five rebounds and junior Sam Lacy chipped in with three blocks.

12/6/09
Garnet Stun Ursinus 74-68 For First Win of the Season
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Not even a mid-game power outage could deny the Swarthmore College men's basketball team of its first win of the season. Freshman Will Gates scored a career-high 31 points - the most by any Garnet player in three seasons - while pulling down 17 rebounds as Swarthmore (1-5, 1-1) stunned highly-regarded Ursinus 74-68 from Tarble Pavilion on a snowy afternoon at the College. The win is the Garnet's first victory of the season and its first win against Ursinus since the 1997-98 season, snapping a streak of 22-consecutive defeats.

12/2/09
Second-Half Surge Gives Muhlenberg 66-53 Comeback Win Over Garnet
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Seniors Danny Walker and Matt Allen each scored 10 points as the Swarthmore College men's basketball team built a 32-27 halftime lead, only to see visiting Muhlenberg storm back in the second half, shooting a sizzling 60% from the field in the second frame to rally for the 66-53 victory over the Garnet on Wednesday evening from Tarble Pavilion.

11/30/09
Slow Start Dooms Garnet Once Again in 78-59 Defeat at Moravian
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - For the second consecutive game, the Swarthmore College men's basketball team (0-4) mounted a significant second-half comeback on the road, only to fall short in the long haul as the Garnet lost to Moravian 78-59 in non-conference action on Monday night.

11/24/09
Rally Falls Short as Garnet Fall to Arcadia 62-56
GLENSIDE, Pa. - Sophomore Marc Rogalski scored a career-high 22 points and the Swarthmore men's basketball team erased a 14-point halftime deficit, but it was too little, too late, as homestanding Arcadia hung on for the 62-56 victory over the Garnet on Tuesday evening.

11/21/09
Freshman Will Gates Nets 18, but Garnet Fall to Kenyon 71-56 in Equinox Classic
HAVERFORD, Pa. - Freshman Will Gates - playing in just his second game at Swarthmore College - scored a team-high 18 points, but it was not enough for the Garnet (0-2), who fell to Kenyon College 71-56 in the second game of the 18th Annual Equinox Classic from Gooding Arena at Haverford College on Saturday afternoon.

11/20/09
Garnet Fight Hard, Fall to Middlebury 65-57 in Season Opener
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Senior Danny Walker scored 14 points and freshman Eugene Prymak scored 11 points, five blocks and a game-high eight rebounds in his collegiate debut, but it was not enough as the Garnet (0-1) fought valiantly but fell to Middlebury 65-57 in the first game of the 18th Annual Equinox Classic from Tarble Pavilion on Friday night.Middlebury's Nolan Thompson scored a game-high 17 points and while teammate Jamal Davis added 15 points for the visiting Panthers (1-0), who won the rebounding (44-32) and shooting battles (40%-25%), but found themselves in a dogfight with the undersized Garnet until the final whistle.

11/15/09
2009-10 Men's Basketball Preview
SWARTHMORE, Pa. - The 2009-2010 edition of the Garnet should be much improved over last year (3-21 overall, 2-16 conference,) when they suffered from a numbers problem and lack of experience, exacerbated by an unusual rash of injuries and sickness. The loss of its only senior, center Raul Ordonez, will certainly be felt. He finished in the top ten in the Centennial Conference in both scoring (12.7 ppg.) and rebounding (8.3 rpg.), and tied the Swarthmore single-season record of taking charges (22). But the return of four starters and a promising group of freshmen have the Garnet thinking improvement in 2009-10.

1/12/09
Johns Hopkins Grinds Out 64-58 Win Over Garnet
BALTIMORE - Andrew Farber-Miller scored 14 points as one of three Johns Hopkins players to reach double-figures as the homestanding Blue Jays earned a hard-fought 64-58 victory over the Swarthmore College men's basketball team on Tuesday evening.

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