Two of the most successful seasons in the history of Whitman basketball came to an abrupt end Thursday night in the opening round of the Northwest Conference tournament.
Both the men's and the women's...
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.
The new Whitman Sports Blog is the Missionary fan's home base for news, stories and observations regarding Whitman athletics, on a local and national collegiate scale. This week, the blog looks at an electric weekend of basketball as both the men's and women's teams fought to maintain their places in the top half of the conference.
While many Whitman students spend the holidays at home catching up on sleep, the long academic breaks provide winter sports teams the opportunity to improve individually and as a team as they gear up for the start of the Northwest Conference season.
This year, Whitman's Student Athlete Advisory Committee isn't just about getting more fans at games. It's about bringing together the Whitman and Walla Walla communities to get excited about Whitman varsity athletics, as well as giving back to the city of Walla Walla for its support.
