Softball; success in Texas

DYLAN FORMAN Sports Writer foremadf@plu.edu Pacific Lutheran University’s softball team starts their season off right with big wins against ranked opponents in Texas. Two weekends ago, PLU took the diamond for the first...

Softball highlight: An interview with Emily McConnell

Cara Gillespie Sports Writer gillesce@plu.edu Emily McConnell is a returning third baseman/outfielder for the Women’s Softball team. McConnell, who received All-NWC honors last year, returns to the field with high hopes for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Softball team now riding eight game losing streak

By Nick Barene, sports writer GAME 1   The Lutes softball team was unable to earn a victory against the visiting Whitworth Pirates in their weekend double header, losing 4-3 in the...