Coaches poll Team / Total points 1. Idaho State University 97 2. University of Northern Colorado 88 3. University of Montana 77 4. Montana State University 72 5. Portland State…
Fall Classic
World Series matchup is set
And so it begins.
The San Francisco Giants have reached the World Series for the second time in three years. They will now face off against the Detroit Tigers, who are fresh off a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, in a best-of-seven showdown. Regardless of your team affiliation, there is no denying that the matchup this year boasts some heavy hitters and some of the best pitching in all of baseball. Each team has displayed their supremacy in the regular season and carried that momentum into the playoffs. The Fall Classic will now determine who lives on in glory and who is remembered as the team that couldn’t quite reach the top—or isn’t remembered at all.
Dropping leaves, falling flags
Fall sports leagues set to begin
Fall is a time for dead leaves, pumpkins and sports—Underdog Sports, that is. It’s time to pull on those bowling shoes or snatch up your lucky headband: The first registration deadlines are approaching fast. Whether you’re on your own or have a team, Underdog Sports features coed divisions for bowling, flag football, volleyball, dodgeball and futsal (indoor soccer). And don’t worry if it’s your first time, they offer both “softcore” leagues for the newbies and “midcore” leagues for players that have been around.
A quick look at two of Portland State’s volleyball players
Megan Ellis
Senior, outside hitter
From Burnaby, British
Columbia, Canada
Last week, Megan Ellis slammed a match-high 18 kills against the University of California, Sacramento. In the same game, Jaklyn Wheeler was close behind her with 17 kills. Ellis also tallied 13 digs. Earlier this month, she led the Vikings against the Northern Colorado Bears with 14 kills and a 0.429 hitting percentage.
Upcoming Games
Thursday, Oct. 25 VOLLEYBALL Vikings (15-8) vs. Montana State University (12-8) Stott Center 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 Cross country Big Sky Conference Championship Flagstaff, Ariz. 10 a.m. Forecast: High…
Big Sky success
Women’s soccer team conference champs once again
For the second year in a row, Portland State’s women’s soccer team guaranteed themselves a share of the regular-season Big Sky title. The Vikings came away with a 3-1 victory over California State University, Sacramento at Hillsboro Stadium on Friday.
Vikings sweep again
Volleyball team beats Eagles and Hornets
The Portland State women’s volleyball team scored two decisive victories this weekend, beating Eastern Washington University on Thursday and California State University, Sacramento on Saturday. They are now 15-8 overall and 11-1 in conference play, sitting atop the Big Sky rankings.
Back to the hardwood
Men’s basketball hopes for another winning season in 2012–13
Practices started for the men’s basketball team earlier this month as they prepare for the upcoming season. After finishing third last season in Big Sky play and reaching the semifinals of the conference tournament, hopes are high for another winning season.
Highlighting the schedule
The Vikings host Oregon State University on Dec. 12, the first time a Pac-12 opponent has visited the Stott Center since the University of Oregon in January 2003. PSU also plays road games in Eugene against the Ducks and across town against the Portland Pilots.
Big Sky preseason polls
Coaches poll Team / Total points 1. Montana 98 2. Weber State 92 3. Northern Colorado 74 4. North Dakota 67 5. Portland State 61 6. Eastern Washington 53 7….
Recent Results
Thursday, Oct. 18 VOLLEYBALL Vikings 3 Eastern Washington 0 Top performers Aubrey Mitchell: 11 kills, 6 blocks Friday, Oct. 19 WOMEN’S SOCCER Vikings 3 Sacramento State 1 Top performers Megan…