Belles Downed by Comets OLIVET, Mich. - Olivet used a 13-1 run to pull away late in the first half as the Comets handed the Saint Mary's basketball team an 87-63 loss on Saturday afternoon. Belles Take Fourth at Wabash Hokum Karem CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. - The Saint Mary's cross country team opened up their 2013 season with a fourth place finish at the 51st Wabash Hokum Karem race on Saturday. Sesame Street's "Maria" Speaks to Multicultural Class of 2013 (WNDU-TV... Saint Mary’s College started to wrap up its school year on Sunday with a day full of commencement events for seniors. Sonia Manzano, also known as "Maria" from Sesame Street, spoke at the sixth annual Multiethnic Commencement Celebration to honor the 51 multicultural members of the Class of 2013. Manzano related the challenges they have overcome to similar experiences in her own life. “But I think that the world they're going into is much more diverse and open about diversity. And the fact that they're going participate in society openly is going to make profound impact on the way we live and the way we see race relations." Belles Hold Steady at Second at MIAA Jamboree GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team finished second for the third time in as many conference jamborees on Wednesday evening. Belles in Seventh Going Into Final Day of Championships JENISON, Mich. - The Saint Mary's swimming and diving team sits a mere eight-and-a-half points behind Olivet as the MIAA Championships heads into its final day of competition on Saturday. Belles Bounce Scarlet Hawks NOTRE DAME, Ind. - After allowing an early goal, the Saint Mary's soccer team responded with four unanswered goals of their own to defeat Illinois Tech by a 4-1 margin in their home opener on Monday evening. Belles Finish Second in Standings, Bown Earns Sportsmanship Award BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team ended the fall season with their best score while finishing second in the overall conference standings. Belles Shut Down by Thunder ANGOLA, Ind. - The Saint Mary's softball team fell 4-0 and 22-2 (5 innings) to fourth-ranked Trine on Friday night in a conference doubleheader. Belles Battle to Scoreless Draw Against Knights NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's soccer team played visiting conference opponent Calvin to a 0-0 double overtime tie on Wednesday evening.