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Men's Basketball
The Pilots dropped the opening game of the 2011 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament to the Hawaii Rainbows last Tuesday, ending their season. It was the third time in a row the Pilots have lost in the first round of the postseason, and the first postseason victory since 2004 for the Rainbows. The Pilots graduate Luke Sikma, Kramer Knutson, Jared Stohl and Jasonn Hannibal this year.
Track
The Pilots began their outdoor season for 2011, competing at the Oregon Preview. Senior Dana Morgan recorded the top finish for the women's team in the 3000m at 9:42.18, while Junior Alfred Kipchumba recorded the top finish for the men's team in the 3000m (and a top 3 finish overall), with a time of 8:29.52.
Men's Golf
Pilot senior Jake Wagner led the Pilots in last weeks Oregon Duck Invitational, shooting a team-best 217. Wagner was the only top-20 finisher for the Pilots, who finished 14th overall in the tournament. Next, the Pilots will travel to the Braveheart Classic, which will be held in Beaumont, Calif. April 11-12.
Women's Golf
Last week the Pilots placed 14th in a the Lumberjack Shootout, led by Pilot freshman Sara Banke, who shot a 232 and tied for 44th place in the tournament. The Pilots will wrap up their season in Hollister, Calif., on April 18-19 in the West Coast Conference Championships.
(courtesy portlandpilots.com, WCCsports.com)
