The Golden State Athletic Conference, one of the premier conferences of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, has begun a national search for its first-ever full-time commissioner.The presidents of GSAC member institutions initiated a plan this spring to move the conference in compliance with NAIA regulations as they relate to a full-time commissioner following Cliff Hamlow’s decision to retire after serving the past 20 years as commissioner on a part-time basis.“We … [Read more...]
Westmont men put away Hope International
Thursday, March 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
Playing without number one singles player Carlos Lima, No. 7 Westmont Men's Tennis (3-4, 2-3 GSAC) recorded a 6-2 win over the Royals of Hope International (1-7, 0-6) in a Golden State Athletic Conference match.Westmont swept doubles action to take a 3-0 lead into the singles matches. Bryan Cox and Lukas Zielen posted an 8-4 victory at number one doubles, defeating Dash Kramer and Tyron La Reservee. At number two, Tim Göranson and Kent Stormans defeated Matt Miller and Ivan Rashkov by a … [Read more...]
Basketballs and principals invade Harry’s
Monday, November 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There were two firsts on Sunday for the UCSB women’s basketball team. One is more important, and the other is more impressive.The important one is that the Gauchos got their first win of the season, a 63-54 home decision over Northern Colorado, to improve to 1-4 on the season. The impressive one is that center Mekia Valentine recorded the program’s first-ever triple-double by posting 15 points, 12 rebounds and 10 blocks. She earned Female Athlete of the Week honors for her … [Read more...]
Warriors bounced by No. 7 Biola
Saturday, November 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Despite 15 kills and a .344 attack percentage from Alison Sharp, Westmont Volleyball (14-13, 7-11 GSAC) suffered a three-set loss (25-19, 25-23, 25-12) to seventh-ranked Biola (24-7, 15-3) on Saturday afternoon in La Mirada.Tied at seven in the first set, the Eagles posted a 7-2 run to take control of the set. The Warriors were unable to make up the difference before the end of the set.In the second set, Westmont turned a six-six lead into a 12-7 advantage with a 6-1 run that was fueled … [Read more...]
Biola, Westmont tied in preseason poll
Friday, October 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sheri Pine, Sports Information Director for the Golden State Athletic Conference has released the 2010-11 GSAC Basketball Coaches' Preseason Polls.On the men's side, Westmont tied for third with long-time rival Biola, each team received 89 points out of a possible 121. Biola finished second in the GSAC standings last season with a record of 16-4 and Westmont tied Fresno Pacific for fourth with a 13-7 mark.Azusa Pacific tops the poll with 116 points, including six first place votes. The … [Read more...]
Westmont Hall of Fame welcomes three new inductees
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Westmont Athletics Hall of Fame is about to increase in number by three. In a ceremony to be held on Friday during Homecoming weekend, Tine Hardeman of the class of 1955 will be joined by two 1997 graduates as 2010 inductees - Miriam Niednagel Ryan and Riva DaSilva.First established in 1995, this year's honorees will comprise the eighth class admitted into the Hall of Fame, bringing its membership to 31. The induction ceremony, at which dessert will be served, is scheduled to begin at … [Read more...]
Disc golf a part of third Wiersma Memorial
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Local disc golfers will join traditional golfers Monday, Oct. 4, at Montecito Country Club for the third annual William Wiersma Golf and Disc Tournament, which benefits the William Wiersma Memorial Scholarship Endowment at Westmont.Golfers will tee off at 1 p.m., following a light lunch at noon. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m., while awards and prizes are handed out. Greens fees are $150, $115 for recent college graduates (’05-’10) and $75 for current students. To register, … [Read more...]
Oldtimers lace up boots for Fiesta Tournament
Thursday, August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Glory Goal, a team comprised of several Westmont College soccer players, defeated Nomads of San Diego 4-0 to win the Over-30 Division at the 18th annual Santa Barbara Fiesta Soccer Tournament over the weekend at UCSB and Girsh Park.Glory Goal romped into the final with a 9-1 rout of FYDAQ FC. Nomads beat Real San Diego 3-1 in the other semifinal.Multi-time tournament champion Fram Masters took the title in the 24-team Over-40 Division. Fram beat L.A. Persepolis 3-1 in the gold divison … [Read more...]
