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Double Team: Freshman Alecia Douglas stretches to get the dig while junior Lacey Bell looks on, September 27. During the home game against Idaho, senior Emilee Gihring had 49 assists to tie for the third best single-match total in school history. Photo by Zero Gravity Photos.
Sport Sisters: After beating St. Mary's 3-0, the Women's Soccer team walks to the sideline, October 31. The women went on to finish the season with a record of 11-8-0, and 3-3-0 in the WCC. Photo by Liezl Alcantara.
Getting Pushy: Sophomore John Palladino fends off his University of Portland opponent as junior Robert Anderson looks on, October 24. Palladino, who earned an honorable mention by the WCC, had two shots on goal during the match. Photo by Hannah Gaebler.
Nearly There: Nine members of the Women's Cross Country team participated in the Eastern Washington Invitational, October 16. Junior Jill Semenza placed third at the meet with a time of 19:06.4, helping her team tie for fourth place with Eastern. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
You Go Girl: Senior Delphine Lecoultre cheers on her teammates during the exhibition game against Lewis and Clark State College, November 6. Lecoultre had one field goal and five rebounds during the game. Gonzaga won 96-36. Photo by Jon Barber.
Playing Hard to Get: Sophomore Adam Morrison sweeps past junior forward J. P. Batista during the game against the San Diego Toreros, February 17. Morrison was named the WCC Tournament MVP. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
Knight in Play: Junior guard Erroll Knight stops short of the paint to dribble before shooting, February 17. The WCC coaches named Knight the Defender of the Year. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
Climbing High: Junior J. P. Batista looks on as senior Ronny Turiaf goes up to dunk, February 17. Batista, a native of Brazil, measures 6 feet 9 inches and weighs 269 pounds. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
Reaching Out: Senior Dru Ernst stretches to return the ball in his singles match against Eastern Washington University, April 13. Ernst went into the WCC tournament in the second singles spot after junior Bryce Cooper. Photo by Amanda Dickau.
Smooth Across the Grass: On the practice green, freshman Lacey Jo Manwaring warms up in Goodyear, Arizona for the Bobcat Desert Classic, March 7. Manwaring finished highest for Gonzaga in 25th place, and the team overall took ninth in the tournament. Photo courtesy of Lacey Jo Manwaring.
Keep Your Back to the Headwind: Men's rowing team members Connor Barry, Pat Haffey, Scott McCoy, Nathan Wilson, Ben Foley, David Hinshaw, Joe Dudley, and Warren North race against Western Washington at Lake Samish, April 9. Both the men's and women's teams dominated at the regatta, each winning the Blue Cup Trophy. Photo courtesy of David Hinshaw.
Eye on the Ball: Freshman Darin Holcomb gets ready to receive a pitch from against the University San Francisco at Avista Stadium, April 9. Gonzaga won the game 5-4. Photo by Chris Dreyer.
Holding on Tight: Senior Brian Scoggins protects the pigskin ball during the men's rugby game against the University of Idaho, October 16. The Gonzaga men placed second in the USA Rugby Division II league and ended their season with a 13-6-1 record. Photo by Jon Barber.
Swift Skating: A Gonzaga hockey team member skates toward the goal against his Western Washington University opponents at the Eagles Ice Arena, October 22. The men's hockey team won the game 9-5. Photo by Liezl Alcantara.
Follow the Leader: Juniors Greg Poffenroth and Rick Kladis chase down their Oregon State University opponent on Mulligan Field, April 3. Gonzaga won the game by a close margin of 15-14. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
In Charge: Student employees Treacy Walsh and a friend from the athletics department bundle up to referee games outside on Mulligan Field, November 15. Referees helped keep intramural games fair. Photo by Amanda Dickau.
Solid Spike: Students play in an intramural volleyball game in the Fieldhouse of the Martin Center, January 20. Intramural teams allowed students to play with their friends and get a good workout. Photo by Amanda Dickau.
Taking it to the Court: Performing their floor routine, cheerleaders Tanya Palermo, Christina Carpenter, Nicole Anselmo, Aiko Hollinger, and Marcy Kallman dance in the McCarthey Athletic Center, February 5. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
All Smiles: Finishing their routine, Dance Team members Coleen Baxter, Alexandra English, and Megan Murphey dance on the court of the McCarthey Athletic Center. December 1. Photo by Liezl Alcantara.
Zag Girls: Dancing at a men's basketball game, sophomores Molly Mulally and Kendra Powell perform with the rest of the Bomb Squad, February 3. Photo by Chris Dreyer.
Sport Sisters: After beating St. Mary's 3-0, the Women's Soccer team walks to the sideline, October 31. The women went on to finish the season with a record of 11-8-0, and 3-3-0 in the WCC. Photo by Liezl Alcantara.
Getting Pushy: Sophomore John Palladino fends off his University of Portland opponent as junior Robert Anderson looks on, October 24. Palladino, who earned an honorable mention by the WCC, had two shots on goal during the match. Photo by Hannah Gaebler.
Nearly There: Nine members of the Women's Cross Country team participated in the Eastern Washington Invitational, October 16. Junior Jill Semenza placed third at the meet with a time of 19:06.4, helping her team tie for fourth place with Eastern. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
You Go Girl: Senior Delphine Lecoultre cheers on her teammates during the exhibition game against Lewis and Clark State College, November 6. Lecoultre had one field goal and five rebounds during the game. Gonzaga won 96-36. Photo by Jon Barber.
Playing Hard to Get: Sophomore Adam Morrison sweeps past junior forward J. P. Batista during the game against the San Diego Toreros, February 17. Morrison was named the WCC Tournament MVP. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
Knight in Play: Junior guard Erroll Knight stops short of the paint to dribble before shooting, February 17. The WCC coaches named Knight the Defender of the Year. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
Climbing High: Junior J. P. Batista looks on as senior Ronny Turiaf goes up to dunk, February 17. Batista, a native of Brazil, measures 6 feet 9 inches and weighs 269 pounds. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
Reaching Out: Senior Dru Ernst stretches to return the ball in his singles match against Eastern Washington University, April 13. Ernst went into the WCC tournament in the second singles spot after junior Bryce Cooper. Photo by Amanda Dickau.
Smooth Across the Grass: On the practice green, freshman Lacey Jo Manwaring warms up in Goodyear, Arizona for the Bobcat Desert Classic, March 7. Manwaring finished highest for Gonzaga in 25th place, and the team overall took ninth in the tournament. Photo courtesy of Lacey Jo Manwaring.
Keep Your Back to the Headwind: Men's rowing team members Connor Barry, Pat Haffey, Scott McCoy, Nathan Wilson, Ben Foley, David Hinshaw, Joe Dudley, and Warren North race against Western Washington at Lake Samish, April 9. Both the men's and women's teams dominated at the regatta, each winning the Blue Cup Trophy. Photo courtesy of David Hinshaw.
Eye on the Ball: Freshman Darin Holcomb gets ready to receive a pitch from against the University San Francisco at Avista Stadium, April 9. Gonzaga won the game 5-4. Photo by Chris Dreyer.
Holding on Tight: Senior Brian Scoggins protects the pigskin ball during the men's rugby game against the University of Idaho, October 16. The Gonzaga men placed second in the USA Rugby Division II league and ended their season with a 13-6-1 record. Photo by Jon Barber.
Swift Skating: A Gonzaga hockey team member skates toward the goal against his Western Washington University opponents at the Eagles Ice Arena, October 22. The men's hockey team won the game 9-5. Photo by Liezl Alcantara.
Follow the Leader: Juniors Greg Poffenroth and Rick Kladis chase down their Oregon State University opponent on Mulligan Field, April 3. Gonzaga won the game by a close margin of 15-14. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
In Charge: Student employees Treacy Walsh and a friend from the athletics department bundle up to referee games outside on Mulligan Field, November 15. Referees helped keep intramural games fair. Photo by Amanda Dickau.
Solid Spike: Students play in an intramural volleyball game in the Fieldhouse of the Martin Center, January 20. Intramural teams allowed students to play with their friends and get a good workout. Photo by Amanda Dickau.
Taking it to the Court: Performing their floor routine, cheerleaders Tanya Palermo, Christina Carpenter, Nicole Anselmo, Aiko Hollinger, and Marcy Kallman dance in the McCarthey Athletic Center, February 5. Photo by Ben McDonnell.
All Smiles: Finishing their routine, Dance Team members Coleen Baxter, Alexandra English, and Megan Murphey dance on the court of the McCarthey Athletic Center. December 1. Photo by Liezl Alcantara.
Zag Girls: Dancing at a men's basketball game, sophomores Molly Mulally and Kendra Powell perform with the rest of the Bomb Squad, February 3. Photo by Chris Dreyer.
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