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...
Northwest Cup doesn’t go as planned for Lutes softball team
By John Tveter, sports writer
GAME 1
The Lutes looked to start off their season, as well as the tenure of first-year head coach Erin Brooks, with a step in the...
Softball team now riding eight game losing streak
By Nick Barene, sports writer
GAME 1Â Â
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...
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...
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...
In-depth with NWC athletes of the week
STEPHANIE COMPTON;Â Sports Editor:Â comptose@plu.edu
Sophomore Marissa Miller and junior Cole Johnson earned NWC student-athlete of the week honors last week after strong weekends on the mound and at the plate.
Miller stepped...
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...
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,...
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...