Whitman Wire

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.

Men’s Basketball Welcomes Eisenhardt Back With Win

Sarah Anderegg • February 3, 2014

The Whitman Men's Basketball team started the second round of conference play off strong with a 78-69 win over Pacific University. Along with the win, Whitman welcomed back senior forward Ben Eisenhardt, who appeared in his first game since sustaining an injury in November 2013.

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...

Men’s Basketball Preview

Tristan Gavin • November 29, 2012

Last spring, the Whitman menâ€™s basketball team graduated one of the schoolâ€™s highest all-time scorers in Brandon Shaw, a pair of layers who would go on to sign professional contracts in JP Alvarez and David Michaels, and versatile wing D.J. Wright. In spite of its losses, this yearâ€™s team expects to improve upon its 2011-2012 season and second place Northwest Conference finish.

Whitman basketball teams combine to take three of four from Tacoma schools

Pamela London • February 9, 2012

A weekend of electric crowds, furious rallies and stifling defense, the Whitman men's and women's basketball teams find themselves in a position where everyone wants to be: in line for a spot in the four-team Northwest Conference tournament.

Whitman men’s basketball in second place in NWC

Pamela London • February 2, 2012

Whitman's bid to climb into first place in the NWC fell short this past weekend, but back-to-back career nights from senior David Michaels helped the Missionaries salvage a split and stay in the mix in a logjam for second place.