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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Men’s basketball rebounds after tough loss

November 16, 2015

After a wildly successful season last year, the Whitman men’s basketball team is motivated, geared up, and ready to put in work for another winning season. Statistically, last season was the team’s...

Annual tradition kicks of mens basketball

Annual tradition kicks of men’s basketball

Alden Glass October 25, 2015

Illustration by Asa Mease. As the clock stuck midnight and the date changed to October 15, the Whitman men’s basketball team was in the gym running drills and preparing for the new season. While many...

“Together We Can”: Camp teaches Walla Walla youth life lessons through play

Cole Anderson, Sports Editor September 24, 2015

While the rest of the student body is either back at home or working a job or internship, each summer starting in 2009 the Whitman men's basketball team has extended its collective hand out to the rest...

Callahan assists men’s basketball in unconventional ways

Kyle Flannery February 12, 2015

Go to any Whitman Men's basketball game and you will rarely see senior Clay Callahan score, or even shoot for that matter. But what you will see him do are the intangibles, the little things that transcend...

Men’s Basketball Falls Short in Second Battle of the Whits

Sarah Anderegg February 19, 2014
In the second Battle of the Whits in men's basketball this season, both teams, Whitman and Whitworth had their fair share of ups and downs through out the 40 minutes of play. However it was the 13th ranked Whitworth who prevailed, coming out on top to the Missionaries 79-76 Tuesday night.

Missionaries Regain Second Place With Win Over Pioneers

Cole Anderson January 28, 2014
Despite heading into halftime down three points, the Whitman men’s basketball team cruised to a 76-59 victory over the Lewis & Clark Pioneers Friday night. The win moves the Missionaries to 11-6 overall and 6-2 in the Northwest Conference, putting them in second place at the halfway point of the season.

Men’s Basketball Falls to Whitworth

Cole Anderson January 24, 2014
In the first meeting for the Whitman men’s basketball team with that school up north, Whitworth, the rivalry upheld its growing reputation as one of the most exciting in Division-III sports. In what seems to be a trend between these two teams, the last few plays of the game Tuesday night were the deciding factor in the result, ending in an 84-80 loss for the Missionaries. With the loss Whitman drops to 5-2 and third in the Northwest Conference.
Division III Recruitment Boasts Unique Perks

Division III Recruitment Boasts Unique Perks

Cole Anderson October 23, 2013
While DIII athletics lack the prestige of the DI level, Whitman coaches are able to draw players by emphasizing the academics, atmosphere, and balance of the college.

WEEKEND RECAP: Whitman Goes Bananas, Slugs UC Santa Cruz

Quin Nelson December 1, 2012

The Whitman College men's basketball team dominated the University of California, Santa Cruz Banana Slugs, beating them 87-65 Thursday night at Ball Court. The Banana Slugs were overwhelmed immediately...

Puget Sound advances to NCAA sweet sixteen

Andy Jobanek March 8, 2009

The No. 7 Puget Sound men's basketball team advanced to the NCAA Divison III sweet sixteen after beating conference foe Whitworth 84-72. Whitworth upset Puget Sound, 90-80 in overtime, in the Northwest...

Senior Chris Faidley named to Northwest Conference First Team

Whitman Men's Basketball March 4, 2009

No. 2 all-time scorer at Whitman Chris Faidley was named to the Northwest Conference First Team in Men's Basketball. The honor caps the one of the most successful basketball careers Whitman has ever seen. Here's...

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