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.
Between classes, extra-curricular activities and much needed study breaks, sleep can be a luxury rarely offered to college students. However, sleep can take on a whole new meaning as a collegiate athlete. The individual sleeping habits of college varsity athletes could be fruitful or detrimental for their performance on and off the court.
But how many hours of sleep should athletes be getting in a night? While the average person gets between five to 10 hours of sleep a night, athletes log in hours that are above the average, due to the strenuous activities their bodies undergo, according to the Better Sleep Council, a non-profit organization that advocates for the importance of sleep (bettersleep.org)
