The Portland Winterhawks continue their quest to repeat as Western Hockey League champions in style. After a first-round sweep of the Vancouver Giants and a week off, they opened the…
Softball loses 4-5 in first home games
While the bulk of Portland State students spent their spring breaks at home or on vacation, the softball team stuck around and began their home field schedule. After a rigorous…
Men’s Basketball Tournament Bound
Portland State’s men’s basketball team entered their final game of the season at the Peter W. Stott Center in control of their destiny; if they won they were assured a…
Blazers tearing it up
Last season the Portland Trail Blazers had 33 wins. This season they reached that number on Feb. 1, with 35 games left to play. This reversal of fortune has led…
Women’s Basketball Team Shows Heart in Losses
The Portland State women’s basketball team heads toward their final two games of the regular season, both on the road. This year has been a rough one for the Lady…
All’s Quiet on the Trade-front
The 2014 NBA trade deadline has come and gone. For the Portland Trail Blazers’ management, they decided the best move to make was none at all. The 15-player roster that…
Lillard-centric All-Star weekend
Damian Lillard participated in a record five events at the NBA 2014 All-Star Game. Alongside teammate LaMarcus Aldridge, the two Portland Trail Blazers received one of the highest honors a…
Big sky country brings basketball blues
Last week Portland State basketball, both the men’s and women’s teams, began the second half of conference play with matchups against the Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats. The men,…
Blazers have two All Stars, possibly Olympians
The Portland Trail Blazers seem set in the third spot of the West, behind the Thunder and Spurs, after a rocket-propelled start to their season. Falling back to Earth means…
Women’s hoops showcases blossoming new players
As prominent veterans miss games, some of the younger players on the Portland State women’s basketball team have emerged. It may be time to look toward the future. After losing…
Blazers stumble, but bounce back with alacrity
No NBA team goes 82–0. Perfect seasons are left for high school and college football. Even in professional basketball, all-time teams hit rough patches and lose some games they should…