By CURRAN McCAULEY Here are five things we’ve learned at the midway pole of the 2015-16 West Coast Conference season: 1. If the second half is as good as the first, we’re in for a treat - We’ve reached the halfway point of the WCC season, as one round-robin cycle has concluded. There have been thrilling conclusions and big match ups already. Three teams have yet to lose in … [Read more...] about Five things we learned at the midpoint of WCC play
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Shakeup at top of WCC standings as week three comes to a close
By CURRAN MCCAULEY Another week of West Coast Conference action saw Saint Mary’s, undefeated to this point in conference, lose its grip on first place with a setback to Pepperdine in Malibu while Gonzaga reclaimed sole possession of the WCC lead with a home win against Portland. Here is a look at the entire Saturday slate on a busy day in the conference that included a … [Read more...] about Shakeup at top of WCC standings as week three comes to a close
WCC opens third week with big performances
By CURRAN MCCAULEY We’ve reached the third weekend of WCC play, if you can believe it, and teams are starting to separate themselves with Saint Mary’s appearing to be a legitimate threat to the kingdom in Spokane while Loyola Marymount and San Diego struggle for consistency. With Gonzaga off on Thursday, a Gaels' blowout and epic performances from Pepperdine's Lamond Murray … [Read more...] about WCC opens third week with big performances
WCC wraps up Pre-Christmas action on Wednesday
By CURRAN MCCAULEY The second full day of the 2015-16 West Coast Conference slate got underway on Wednesday, before the squads broke for the holidays. With the exception of BYU, who will play on Christmas Day as part of the Diamond Head Classic, and Saint Mary’s, which hosts a non-conference matchup with Utah Valley next week, the rest of the conference will be on a short … [Read more...] about WCC wraps up Pre-Christmas action on Wednesday
Showdowns with Pac-12 highlight WCC weekend slate
By CURRAN MCCAULEY In a week that saw a lighter-than-normal schedule due to final examinations at campuses throughout the West Coast Conference, this Saturday still provides a bevy of key Pac 12 match-ups that will serve as a litmus test for the ‘Big 3” of the conference. All three of the games are nationally televised, so WCC fans can get their fix with nothing more than a … [Read more...] about Showdowns with Pac-12 highlight WCC weekend slate