World Cup-related hashtags were all over Twitter on Oct. 15 when, after scoring a goal against Panama, the United States changed the group score charts. As Panama fell to fifth place, Mexico was automatically bumped up to fourth, which meant they could go to playoffs and get one last chance to qualify for the World Cup. Unfortunately for Panama, being fifth on the group’s chart … [Read more...] about Saved by a Miracle
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Above average and under par
Photo by Marisa Padilla A nine-day road trip to Albuquerque, N.M., and Wolcott, Colo., launched the women’s golf team’s season to a successful start in the Dick McGuire Invitational (Sept. 20-21) and the Golfweek Conference Challenge (Sept. 23-25). The Waves placed first in both tournaments, trumping the nearest competition by nearly 40 strokes combined. Sophomore Marissa … [Read more...] about Above average and under par
On the green with Coach Laurie Gibbs
Photo by Marisa Padilla Head Coach Laurie Gibbs took the helm of the women’s golf team 21 years ago. “They say you can tell a lot about a person’s character by going out and playing golf with them,” Gibbs said. During her time, she has taken a low-funded program and made it a national powerhouse. Women passing through her program have gone on to succeed as golfers, … [Read more...] about On the green with Coach Laurie Gibbs
Soccer battles to a tie in double OT
Photo by Marisa Padilla Women’s soccer, now ranked at No. 50, faced Cal State Fullerton in a game that ended in a fierce 1-1 tie in double overtime last Friday. Entering the game the team felt confident, and the week prior they focused on defensively “staying together and being united,” according to forward junior Lynn Williams. At the half, Williams said Head Coach … [Read more...] about Soccer battles to a tie in double OT
Tennis in full swing
Women’s tennis tallied several victories at the San Diego State University Fall Classic this weekend. Freshman Apichaya Runglerdkriangkrai emerged victorious in her first appearance of the season. Redeeming several losses from day one, sophomore Danielle Feneridis, freshman Pattaraporn Salirathvibhaga and sophomore Miquela Newhart ended day two with wins. At the ITA … [Read more...] about Tennis in full swing