Viking softball has one name who consistently makes headlines: Anna Bertrand. On March 7, the junior made Pacific Coast Softball Conference history by becoming just the second player ever to be named PCSC pitcher of the week for four consecutive weeks. Bertrand is a key defensive force for the Vikings, leading the PCSC in three categories including strikeouts.
The Portland State women’s softball team finished the Highlander Classic with a 2-3 record. Still in preseason, the results move the team to 9-10 overall. Next up, the team heads for the first home game of the season.
The Portland State women’s softball team finished the Highlander Classic with a 2-3 record. Still in preseason, the results move the team to 9-10 overall. Next up, the team heads for the first home game of the season.
The Portland State women’s basketball team needed to win their final two games to clinch the last spot in the Big Sky Tournament. The Vikings opened the weekend in the right fashion with a home win to the Montana Grizzlies, but the road got the best of the Vikings as the Northern Colorado Bears defeated the Vikings in their final must-win. For the first time since 2005, the Portland State Vikings will not be appearing in the Big Sky Tournament.
Cycling is important to Portland State. The university, set in an urban environment, has attracted cyclists interested in both sports and practicality. At the junction between winter and spring, both of these types of riders can find something to meet their interests at PSU. While winter cycling and bike maintenance events are winding down at the Bike Hub, the PSU cycling club is just beginning its 2012 racing season.
Portland State’s women’s basketball team lost a hard fought match to the Sacramento State Hornets, 84-82. Sacramento State finished their regular season 7-9 while the Vikings, at 6-8, still have two games left. The two teams are currently vying for the sixth and final spot in the Big Sky Tournament. It will now be an uphill battle for the Vikings to grab the spot, as they must win the final games of their season.
Portland State student-athlete alumni now have a program to call their own—V-Club. V-Club is an alumni association exclusively for past student athletes, and it focuses on creating opportunities for alumni to spend time with old friends and stay connected to current Viking athletics. The program will host its first annual social this Saturday prior to the men’s basketball game.
Portland State’s women’s basketball team suffered a third-straight loss, this time to the Sacramento State Hornets. The Vikings and the Hornets are both vying for the sixth and final spot in the Big Sky post-season tournament. The loss puts the Vikings at 13-12, 5-7 in conference, just one game ahead of the Hornets at 10-17, 5-9. Sacramento State used their home court advantage to the fullest and pulled out a late, second-half victory over Portland State, 71-67.
The Portland State women’s softball team opened its pre-season this weekend. The Vikings came out of the Kajikawa Classic with two wins and three losses, including a shutout 9-0 victory over Cal Poly. The team lost some crucial seniors coming into the season, but strong returners and up-and-coming new players present a strong roster for 2012. Picked first in pre-season division rankings, the Vikings hope to come out strong and repeat their win in the division and conference championships last year.
The Portland State women’s basketball team fell Saturday to top-ranked Idaho State. The Bengals (19-6, 11-2 in conference) beat the Vikings in nearly all categories, most notably defense. Outrebounded, the Vikings were unable to keep the Bengals’ runs in check.
In her junior season, guard Eryn Jones amazed Viking fans when she became the first Portland State women’s basketball player to be awarded MVP in the Big Sky Conference. Since then, the now-senior has struggled with injuries that have limited her record-breaking performances. Despite that, she still remains a leader for her team. As the point guard nears the end of her collegiate career, she said it hasn’t hit her that this really is the last season.