The Wolves’ historical season, the most successful in the program’s history, ended on March 24 in Frisco, Texas at the NCAA Division II Final Four.
Wolves’ magical season ends at Final Four
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Rain messes with softball’s mojo
March 5 was supposed to be the Wolves’ home opener, but Mother Nature had other plans. The rain came down in droves and forced Western’s double-header against Saint Martin’s University to be postponed until a not-yet-decided future date.
Refugees allowed to compete in 2016 Olympic Games
Yusra Mardini, a 17-year old Syrian refugee, boarded an inflatable boat with 20 others and embarked on the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea.
Wolves win GNAC tournament
The men’s basketball team came into the GNAC tournament riding a wave of momentum from such a successful season.
Avgi and Shaw get highest GNAC honors
Senior forward Andy Avgi can add another accomplishment to his collegiate career: the 2015-16 GNAC Player of the Year award.
Wolves bball hungry for more
The Wolves have chewed up and spit out their competition, dominating almost everyone in their path. With cohesive team play throughout the season and stellar work from the 2015-16 GNAC Player of the Year, Andy Avgi, the men’s basketball team claimed the GNAC title and is salivating at the potential of a deep post-season run.
Portland Timbers host Columbus Crew in home opener
It seemed like just yesterday that the Portland Timbers celebrated their 2015 MLS Championship victory, and a city starved for championship gold rejoiced. In the December rain, tens of thousands of Timber Army fanatics packed downtown Portland for the Timbers’ victory parade to celebrate with their team; they sang, they rejoiced, and they cried.
Wolves hurdle over GNAC opponents
The Western Oregon track and field team traveled to Nampa, Idaho on Friday, Feb. 19 to compete in the GNAC Indoor Championships, an event spanning both Friday and Saturday.
Blazer come away on top at trade deadline
For the past few years, the NBA trade deadline has come and gone without any notable moves for the Portland Trail Blazers. This trade deadline was much different as Neil Olshey, the Blazer’s general manager, made a few moves that have left Blazer fans scratching their heads.
We are the Champions
The men’s basketball team had something to prove going into their matchup with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 after a Tuesday loss to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which was their third loss of the season.
