Political Science Professor Provides Analysis on Election Night (Fox 2... Political science professor Patrick Pierce provided election night analysis for the local Fox station. Pierce talked about Pete Buttigieg (D), the young mayoral elect of South Bend and what his leadership qualities could mean for the city. He also discussed the mayoral election in Mishawaka. Dave Wood (R) won that one and Pierce said it was a nod from the public that he's doing a good job. Belles Defeated by Ranked Flying Dutch Already facing off against a pair of nationally-ranked opponents, the Saint Mary's basketball team squared off against #15/22 Hope and found themselves on the wrong side of a 74-56 decision on Wednesday. Belles Move Up to Eighth at Winter Invitational The Saint Mary's swim team moved up to eighth place after the second day of the Calvin Winter Invitational on Friday. Belles Stopped by Hornets - Oct 07, 2011 The Saint Mary's volleyball team had their three match winning streak snapped with a 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 27-25, 25-16) loss to Kalamazoo on Friday night. Belles Fall to Thunder in MIAA Opener The Saint Mary's basketball team had a difficult time getting buckets to drop as they suffered a 67-59 defeat at the hands of in-state rival Trine on Wednesday evening. Belles Finish Ninth at Calvin Winter Invitational The Saint Mary's swim team finished in ninth place at the highly-competitive Calvin Winter Invitational on Saturday. Belles Beat Thunder, 3-1 ANGOLA, Ind. - The Saint Mary's volleyball team picked up a 3-1 (26-24, 25-20, 13-25, 25-23) victory over in-state conference rival Trine on Tuesday evening. Belles Fall in Five-Set Heartbreaker to Scots The Saint Mary's volleyball team lost a five-set heartbreaker to Alma 3-2 (25-15, 11-25, 17-25, 25-19, 15-9) on Tuesday. Senior Night Thwarted by Thunder The Saint Mary's volleyball program recognized senior libero Meghann Rose before their last evening home match of the season, but visiting Trine spoiled the night's events with a 3-1 (27-25, 25-17, 25-27, 25-21) decision over the Belles on Friday.