High expectations fuel track and field

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After finishing up another indoor track season, the Pacific University men’s and women’s track and field teams are gearing up for the outdoor season.  The Boxers concluded the indoor season on Feb. 12 at the UW Open in Seattle. The team finished the meet with three … Continued

Baseball succeeds in start of season

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The Pacific University baseball team is coming off one of their best seasons with a record of 25-18, which was the most wins for the program since their 2002 season when they went 25-13.  The Boxers set nine team records last season as a … Continued

ACL injuries create mental hurdles

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For many athletes, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear can be a devastating injury and have an impact on the mental state of the athlete. Everyone has their own unique reaction to injuries. Some athletes become miserable and fear it may happen again when they finally come back, … Continued

Buckley takes on new challenges

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Every coach faces challenges when arriving to a new school, with new players and new system.Pacific University head football coach Keith Buckley was dealt a university that had eliminated football for 18 years and decided to start the program once again.  With such a … Continued

Boxers optimistic about season

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After graduating seven seniors from the 2016 team, the Pacific University softball team and has decided to raise the bar and exceed any expectations this season.  A lot of new players will be counted on to fill the shoes of last year’s starters. “With the amount … Continued

Pacific offers club sports

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At  Pacific University, the athletic department offers many collegiate sports. However, many people are unaware of other activities offered at Pacific like club sports. Pacific offers five different club sports that are sanctioned by the NCAA. These include cheer, dance, men’s rugby and men’s and women’s handball. These five … Continued

Senior wrestler assumes leadership role

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Senior CarrieAnn Randolph has been a force for Pacific University women’s wrestling team this season. In the four meets Randolph has competed in, she has two top five finishes. The Hawai’i native credits the success this season to the preparation given to her by coach Chris Beechwood. “My coach gave … Continued

Pacific University offers spring intramurals

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Every semester at Pacific University, the athletic department provides a variety of activities  any student on campus can participate in through their Intramural program. This spring semester, Pacific will be offering activities such as basketball, sand volleyball, indoor soccer, flag football, cornhole, spikeball and dodgeball.  The intramural … Continued

Senior now fourth highest scorer

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Pacific University senior Sarah Curl has now become the fourth highest scorer in women’s basketball team history at Pacific  with 1,433 points and counting. She has notched double figures for 29 straight games for the women’s team and it has been over a year since she has … Continued

Accomplishments lead coach to Pacific

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Football has always been part of Head Football Coach Keith Buckley’s life. Buckley grew up in the Bay Area of California where he attended University of California (UC) Davis and played four seasons for the Aggies as a defensive back two in which they went to the … Continued

Pacific trainer talks ACL rehab

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After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, immediate surgery is a necessity, followed by a long rehab process that usually lasts six to nine months. Head Athletic Trainer at Pacific University Eric Pitkanen is no stranger to the rehab process for an ACL injury.  “The first thing that has … Continued

Field status uncertain

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Pacific University’s 2017 baseball season is right around the corner with games starting in early February. But there is a major question lingering. Will the field be ready by the time games start? Last season, Chuck Bafaro Stadium was unplayable … Continued