Sports

BASKETBALL: Bland and the 'Eaters have had an up-and-down season, but look to end on a high note this week.

VOLLEYBALL: Men's team sweeps Loyola-Chicago at home and then escapes UCLA 3-2 in Westwood.

BASKETBALL: Men's Basketball lost a close one early in the week but pulled out a huge overtime win on Homecoming night.

THE SWAGGER: Don't be alarmed by the box score of Friday afternoon's result for your fifth-ranked UC Irvine baseball team.

THE FRESHNESS: The time is approaching rapidly. Do not, I repeat, do not be left behind for what is about to happen. Plant yourself in the middle of it and never stray from that center of this excitement.

BASEBALL: 'Eaters lose to the number-one team in the nation but smash the other two games at Minute Made Park.

VOLLEYBALL: Friday Night saw a men's match between two powerhouses with Irvine staying determined and coming out on top.

SWIMMING AND DIVING: Men's team finishes third and women's team finishes fifth in Big West final meet.

SPORTS: Women's water polo, tennis and men's tennis all gather impressive wins. Collins breaks her own record.

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THE SWAGGER: Hats off to you Anteater faithful. You played a large role in the UC Irvine men's basketball team's 75-53 dismantling of Big West Conference leader Cal State Northridge in front of a national television audience.

WATER POLO: In a tough week at the Anteater Pool, women's water polo beats Long Beach, loses to Berkeley.