Sports

THE FRESHNESS: It is coming, my people...

SWIMMING AND DIVING: Senior Day at Anteater Pool saw Irvine Men take down two teams smiling.

NFL: Two writers make their case for each team in this Sunday's Super Bowl. Who do you pick?

BASKETBALL: The three-point shot has brought Brett Lauer a long way since his early childhood.

BASKETBALL: Freshman Eric Wise's height has not stopped him from competing with the best.

BASKETBALL: UCI falls to Davis by three after coming back from 18 points behind, but defeats Pacific.

THE SWAGGER: The UC Irvine men's basketball team may not be deemed a team with "swagger" yet, but they certainly showed on Saturday that they have character. For a squad that has come to be known for their late second-half collapses, the squad has put up strong performances as of late to combat that reputation.

THE FRESHNESS: Embarrassment is an interesting moment. In one instant your most beautiful day can be depressed and shrunk into a single terrible emotion. In one instant, all of your confidence and security within yourself is shredded away. In one instant, you are forced to stay in a body that you desperately wish to get out of.

BASKETBALL: Men's volleyball loses to Cal State Northridge at home, but defeats UCSB convincingly.

SPIRIT: Athletic Department has big plans for fans at upcoming UCI sporting events.

SPORTS: Swimming and Diving, men's volleyball, and men's basketball have big weeks up ahead.

VOLLEYBALL: Loaded with talent, the UCI men's volleyball team looks to bring the title back to the West.