The Pilots baseball team returns to Joe Etzel field to take on Pacific this weekend in a three-game series. The first and second games of the series are on Friday and Saturday night at 6 p.m., and will feature a beer garden for those 21 years and older. The beer garden will take place down the first baseline on the berm area of the stadium, and the entrance is located off Portsmouth past the grandstands. The final game of the series will be on Sunday at 11 a.m. Tickets for all three games are on sale now at the Pilots Box Office. For more information visit PortlandPilots.com.
Athletics
New Men’s Basketball Head Coach: Terry Porter
Portland basketball icon Terry Porter has been named head men’s basketball coach at the University of Portland, according to Scott Laykam, athletic director. Porter, a 17-year NBA veteran player and former NBA head coach, becomes the 21st basketball head coach in Pilot history.
The University has planned an introductory press conference for Tuesday at noon at the Chiles Center to officially introduce Porter. The event will be open to the public and season ticket packages will be available for sale.
Porter was a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers and had his jersey retired by the franchise in 2009. During his 17-year NBA career, Porter averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals, made two All-Star appearances (1991, 1993), two trips to the NBA Finals (1990, 1992) and scored 15,586 career points. He currently ranks 14th on the NBA’s all-time assist leaderboard (7,160).
Porter brings extensive NBA coaching experience to the Pilots. He was the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks for two seasons (2003-05), including leading the team to the 2004 NBA Playoffs. He served one season as head coach of the Phoenix Suns (2008-09) and was also an assistant coach at Minnesota, Sacramento and Detroit.
A long-time team ambassador for the Trail Blazers since his retirement, Porter has not only been a fan favorite from his playing days, but also one of the biggest community contributors of any Portland-area sports personality. He is a Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame member and still actively participates in many other community ventures.
For more information contact athletics at 7117 or portlandpilots.com.
Have A Mindful March
The Beauchamp Center is promoting a “Mindful March” and encouraging the UP community to participate in some of its many yoga and meditation offerings. On Wednesday, March 23, there will be a special guided meditation for UP employees from 12:15-1 p.m., in Studio 30. Mindfulness meditation is a great way to reduce stress, increase focus, and improve mental health and wellbeing. All are welcome to attend.
Shamrock Run Recap
Organizers would like to thank all who participated in the University of Portland’s 2016 Shamrock Run team, supporting Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. More than 140 UP walkers and runners representing students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends braved the rain, wind, and cold to complete the race on Sunday, March 13. UP made super team status, raising an additional $710 for programs at the University.
Fitness Classes In The Beauchamp Center: Sign Up Online!
Recreational services has launched online registrations for all fitness classes, according to Liz Winters, recreational services. Employees can go to recservices.up.edu, login with their UP credentials, click on the program registration link at the top of the page, and sign up for the fitness class of their choice.
While employees are encouraged to sign up for any fitness class offerings, recreational services offers lunchtime classes Monday through Friday specifically for employees, including Zumba, Oula, Cardio Express and Cardio Hula Hoop. The full list of fitness classes can be found at this link.
For more information contact Winters at evanse@up.edu.
Soccer Returns to The Bluff, March 18
Spring soccer is here! Make plans to join the Pilots men’s soccer team as they take on the Portland Timbers 2 soccer club on Friday night at 7 p.m. at Merlo Field. The Pilots, under first-year head coach Nick Carlin-Voight, are looking to continue a strong spring performance that includes a 1-1 tie against the MLS team Chicago Fire. Tickets for the T2 game are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for kids. To purchase tickets, please visit the Pilots Box Office or call x7525. Visit PortlandPilots.com for more information.
Buy Me Some Peanuts and Cracker Jack…
Baseball season in Portland is less than a week away with the Pilots set for a four-game home series with Oakland University starting on Friday, February 26. Bring the family out for the first game under the lights on Friday night at 6 p.m. with a buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer. Game two will be on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., and Sunday will feature a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m.
For more information visit portlandpilots.com. For tickets, visit the Pilots box office or call x7525. For more information on the Pilots baseball team, please visit PortlandPilots.com.
Women’s Basketball Ends Regular Season at Home This Week
Make plans to join the women’s basketball team for their final two home games of the season this week. Game one will be on Thursday night as the Pilots take on BYU at 7 p.m. Since this will be the annual Play4Kay Breast Cancer Awareness game, wear pink to the game to receive free admission. The second game of the week will be on Saturday afternoon as the Pilots take on Pacific at 2 p.m. It will be Senior Day for the lone senior on the team, Sara Ines Hernandez.
For more information on the Pilots women’s basketball team, please visit portlandpilots.com. For tickets, please visit the Pilots box office or call x7525.
16th Annual Diamond Dinner, With Alan Embree
The University of Portland baseball program is proud to present its 16th annual Diamond Dinner, the official kick-off and premier fundraising event for Pilots baseball. It will be hosted in the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, February 27. The social and silent auction open at 6 p.m., and the dinner and program begin at 6:45 p.m. This year’s guest speaker will be 2004 World Series Champion Alan Embree of the Boston Red Sox (pictured).
Tickets are limited and reservations are required. To attend this event, please register at up.edu/DiamondDinner. For questions about the event, contact Laura Hanna at 8607 or hanna@up.edu.
Men’s Basketball vs. Gonzaga, Feb. 11
The Pilots men’s basketball team will host Gonzaga on Thursday, February 11, at 8 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Tickets for the game are sold out at this time. However, those who have tickets should note that gates will open at 6:30 p.m., 90 minutes before the game. If you weren’t able to get tickets, the game will be airing live on TV on ESPNU. You can also catch the game online at http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index, if your cable provider offers WatchESPN.
For more information please visit www.portlandpilots.com.