Softball team splits the weekend against powerhouse Linfield

By Nick Barene In a pair of games against 5th ranked Linfield this past weekend, the Pacific Lutheran University softball team managed a 7-5 win in the first game and a...

Gearing up for the spring

By Giancarlo Santoro, Sports Writer As Pacific Lutheran University's frigid winter sports season comes to a close, spring sports are right around the corner, and student-athletes participating in track, baseball,...

After hot start in Oregon, Lutes drop two straight

By Giancarlo Santoro, sports writer Game 1 George Fox Friday, April 4, 2014 The Pacific Lutheran University softball team had mixed results in its Northwest Conference road trip to Oregon schools George...

Bruins softball team easily pushes past weary Lutes

By Nick Barene and Giancarlo Santoro, Sports Writers The Lutes softball team was unable to end George Fox’s nine-game unbeaten streak Sunday, losing 8-1. The Bruins drew first blood in the...

Athlete Focus: Tori Hamura

Stephanie Compton, Guest Writer What would make someone leave the beautiful sandy beaches of Hawaii to come to rainy and cold Washington? The love of the game. And for senior...

Pacific tops PLU in softball slugfest

By Tyler Scott, Director of Athletic Communications Pacific Lutheran softball fell to the visiting Pacific Boxers 19-23 after nearly four hours of play in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader. The...

Athlete Focus: Leah Butters

Steven McGrain, Sports Writer When the Lutes’ ace scans her defense and climbs back to the top of the mound, she has the mentality of “I’m the Best.” The personal...

Athlete Focus: Sydney Smythe

David Mair, Staff Writer It was the third game of the 2015 season for the Pacific Lutheran University’s Softball Team, but for one first-year, it was her first time playing...

Smooth transition for softball outfielder

Christian Bond, Guest Writer A successful first attempt in sports is a rare occurrence for any new athlete. More athletes fail their first time around, finding success later rather than...

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