Swimming ends with a splash

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The hard work the Pacific Swim teams put in, both in and out of the water, paid off during the Northwest Conference Championships, where the men’s team placed sixth and the women’s team placed fourth, their highest placing to date. … Continued

Golf looks to mature in spring season

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Both the men’s’ and women’s’ golf teams have high hopes of hitting the fields swinging for their spring season. Even though last season was commendable, both the team and the coach recognize that there is always room for improvement, specifically … Continued

Wrestling prepares for regionals

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Despite a tough loss this past weekend at Southern Oregon, the Pacific University Men’s Wrestling Team finished their 2013-2014 season strong, with a dual record of five wins and seven losses. A total of ten members from the men’s team … Continued

Handball looks for championship

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In 2010, senior Gavin Brown was looking at possible colleges to attend when his mom marveled at t Pacific and jokingly suggested that he join the handball team. At the time, Brown scoffed at the idea, not even knowing what … Continued

Basketball on expected pace

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The Pacific Men’s Basketball Team ended last season with 15 wins and 10 losses on their way to a fifth place finish in the Northwest Conference. The Boxers just barely missed the playoffs, but it was their best record in … Continued

A farewell to seniors, a new future

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Eleven points was the difference between three losses and a perfect season. The 2013 Pacific University football season was nothing short of exceptional and could not have happened without the contributions of 38 dedicated seniors. The season concluded on Nov. … Continued

Rough start for women’s basetball

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With injuries during preseason play, the Pacific Women’s Basketball Team has anything but a perfect beginning. They are, however, on the fast track to recovery and redemption. One major factor contributing to this is the return of the competitive and … Continued

Head coach resigns after long career

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Despite finishing the 2013 season with a losing record, going 7-12-1 overall, head coach of Pacific’s Men’s Soccer Team, Jim Brazeau, has a respectable career as a Boxer. That career comes to an end, however, as Brazeau resigns from his … Continued

Football falls, reflects on positives

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Mounted by a fourth quarter comeback, the Pacific University Football team saw their conference championship aspirations and post-season hopes disappear as the Willamette University Bearcats escaped with a victory on Nov. 9. After going into the half with a 7-7 … Continued

Higher expectations for wrestling

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With the winter athletic season underway, the Pacific men’s wrestling team is looking forward to continuing their success from last year. In the 2012-13 season, the Boxers took first in six dual meets. Perhaps most impressive victories were over Loras … Continued