Category: Sports

  • Volleyball falls to nationally-ranked Wittenberg

    Megan Zerrer Contributing Writer The Wooster volleyball team lost to one of its toughest rivals, Wittenberg University, last Saturday. While the ladies were dealt a 3-0 setback, there were certainly some bright spots throughout the sets. The Scots were able to take their first lead of the match during the third set. Although the Tigers…

  • Goodell is no good for the NFL

    Sheamus Dalton In a press conference concerning the Ray Rice situation last Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, “I got it wrong on a number of levels.” Mr. Goodell, you most definitely did get it wrong. In recent weeks, the NFL has plunged into a domestic violence freefall. Five players are currently facing domestic violence…

  • Football blows out Oberlin on new field

    Zane Wright Contributing Writer The College of Wooster football team got off to an explosive start in the first half of Saturday’s NCAC opener, scoring 42 points to give them a 42-10 lead at the half.  Halftime did not slow them down as they continued to put up points, finishing the game with 63, the…

  • Scots stumble, look for rebound in conference play

    Jared Berg Contributing Writer The Fighting Scots men’s soccer team had a difficult week, with losses to Muskingum, Capital and La Roche as their non-conference schedule concluded. Currently, the team is facing  difficulties as three starting players are missing due to injury. “Obviously its tough when you lose three guys who started at the beginning…

  • Women’s soccer strikes out as Wilmington rolls on

    Megan Zeller Contributing Writer Losing to Wilmington’s Fightin’ Quakers proved a tough loss for the women’s soccer team. The match ended their three-game winning streak. Additionally, the game this past weekend brought about the end of an impressive streak in which the Scots had not allowed three or more goals in 32 straight games. Early…

  • Pro Sports Must Stand Against Domestic Violence Lincoln Plews

    Most of you, even those who have never seen an NFL game (I’m sure you’re out there), have probably heard the name Ray Rice at some point over the past few weeks. Rice is an NFL running back, and there is a video of him striking his then-fiancé-now-wife Janay Palmer in the head, knocking her…