FRIDAY, Oct. 2
Volleyball:
University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, Wash.) vs. Whitman College at home, 7 pm.
Game Notes: Last season, after being destroyed away at the University of Puget Sound, the Whitman women rebounded impressively, taking UPS in a nail-biter at home. This season, the Loggers are looking a bit more impressive than the Missionaries, racking up eight wins with only three losses. Sparks will definitely fly.
SATURDAY, Oct. 3
Women’s Soccer:
Willamette University (Salem, Ore.) vs. Whitman College at home, 12 p.m.
Game Notes: The Whitman women begin the first of a two-game home stint this weekend as they face off against the Willamette Bearcats. Last season, the Missionaries traded wins with the Bearcats, winning a tough away game and then losing a nail-biter at home. This season, the Bearcats are 2-3-1 overall and 1-1 in the NWC conference.
Men’s Soccer:
Willamette University (Salem, Ore.) vs. Whitman College at home, 2:30 p.m.
Game Notes: The Whitman men begin the first of a massive five-game home stint this weekend when they play the Willamette Bearcats at 2:30 p.m. The Missionaries won both games against the Bearcats last season and are looking to continue the trend. So far, the Bearcats are having a less-than stellar season, sporting a record of 1-6.
Cross-Country:
Charles Bowles Cross Country Invitational (W5K, M8K), Bush Park, Salem, Ore. 9:30 a.m.
Game Notes: The cross-country team is feeling good. With a string of solid performances in previous meets, the team is feeling confident going into Salem, Ore., on Saturday. Consistently solid performances from first-years Corey Rand and Taylor Mesojednik could lift the Whitman men to a victory. For the women, the exceptional senior class is looking to prove the worth of experience and buoy the already stellar set of women runners.
Volleyball:
Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, Wash.) vs. Whitman College at home, 4 p.m.
Game Notes: The Whitman women are looking for redemption as they face a strong PLU squad. Last year, the Lutes dispatched Whitman easily in the two matches the teams played. This year, the Lutes are looking equally as impressive, boasting a 3-0 conference record coming into the match against the Missionaries.
Women’s Tennis:
ITA Pacific Northwest Women’s Tennis Tournament at Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. (matches Saturday and Sunday with finals Monday)
Game Notes: The Whitman women’s tennis team is looking to make another strong showing in this year’s ITA sectional tournament. Last year, Elise Otto captured the singles crown and, along with doubles partner Katie Oost, the doubles crown as well. This year, the team will have to do without Otto, who is studying abroad, and Oost, who graduated last year. Sectionals winners advance to the ITA Small College Championships later this year.
Women’s Golf:
Whitman Women’s Golf Invitational at Wildhorse GC in Mission, Ore., 12 p.m. (completed Sunday, 10 a.m.)
SUNDAY, Oct. 4
Women’s Soccer:
Linfield College (McMinnville, Oregon) vs. Whitman College at home, 12 p.m.
Game Notes: The Whitman women play the Linfield Wildcats at home on Saturday. If last season is any indication, the game should be a high scoring affair in Whitman’s favor. Last season, Whitman scored 3 in the two games they played against the Wildcats. The Wildcats’ record this season is pretty solid, however. After 6 games, the Wildcats are 4-2, a far cry from their record at this point last season: when they were 2-4.
Men’s Soccer:
Linfield College (McMinnville, Oregon) vs. Whitman College at home, 2:30 p.m.
Game Notes: The Whitman men continue their home stint against the Linfield Wildcats on Sunday. Whitman won both games against the Wildcats last season and look to continue their winning ways. The Wildcats have struggled in recent years in the Northwest Conference and, thus far, they seem to be continuing the trend. Sporting a record of 2-4-1 so far, the Wildcats have been unimpressive.
Men’s Golf:
Whitworth Men’s Golf Invitational at Spokane (Wash.) CC, 12 p.m. (completed Monday, 8 a.m.)
TUESDAY, Oct. 6
Women’s Soccer:
Whitworth University (Spokane, Wash.) vs. Whitman College at home, 6 p.m.
Game Notes: The Whitman women look to improve on their conference record on Tuesday when they face the Whitworth Pirates. The Pirates are slumping this season, with a record of 4-9, and are looking demoralized. Last season, the battle of the Whits ended in a 1-1 tie, with both teams stealing a home win away from their opponents in convincing fashion.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Volleyball:
Whitworth University vs. Whitman College at home, 6 p.m.
Game Notes: The Whitman women look to improve their conference record on Tuesday when they face the Whitworth Pirates. The Pirates are slumping this season with a record of 4-9 and are looking demoralized. Last season, the battle of the Whits ended in a 1-1 tie, with both teams stealing a home win away from their opponents in convincing fashion.
