Sports

THE HYPOTHESIS: As I put on the suit for the first time, I could not help but ask the people in charge of Peter the Anteater, "Has this thing been washed?" Without a moment of hesitation they responded, "Every chance we get."

SOCCER: Co-Big West Freshman of the Year Andrew Fontein has been the biggest surprise this season.

SOCCER: Former 'Eater speaks about UCI soccer, battling injuries, playing in the MLS and facing David Beckham.

SOCCER: Tuesday marks the first time UCI appears in the NCAA men's soccer tournament.

VOLLEYBALL: Women's team finishes second in conference after two thirlling matches; keeps playoffs hopes alive.

The Hypothesis takes the ripped Peter the Anteater costume for a ride on Wednesday. Here he is shooting a t-shirt into the crowd, which he shot in the same direction three times, aiming unsuccessfully for his girlfriend.

SOCCER: UCI senior Matt Murphy is Mr. UCI when it comes to soccer. Here is his triumphant story.

SOCCER: Men's team continues to dominate by defeating UCSB 4-2 in the inaugural Big West Tournament final.

THE ORACLE: The University of Southern California Trojans took care of the Anteaters on Saturday, but the Anteaters will get another shot at a traditionally powerhouse program and play the Oregon Ducks on Friday at the Bren Events Center.

THE HYPOTHESIS: The other day I had a conversation with a friend of mine on Ring Road that led me to ask, "Hey, are you going to head to the soccer game on Saturday? It's the conference championship." He replied with a shrug and a lackluster, "No. This is my fourth year living off-campus and I have yet to get into Irvine sports. So why start now, you know?"

BASKETBALL: Men's team falls to 18th ranked USC 78-55 at the Galen Center, but ultimately impresses.

VOLLEYBALL: UCI splits the week's games, but completes the Saturday sweep of UCSB teams by UCI teams.