Portland State Magazine Spring 2009

WINNERS! BASKETBALL, both the men's and women's teams, made it far and finished big in March. For the second year in a row, the men's team completed a 23-10 season, won the Big Sky Conference Tournament, and advanced co the NCMTournament. The women finished 14-2 for their best record ever and came in second at the Big Sky Conference Tournament, earning chem a place in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. ■ Athletics TOP: Senior guard Andre Murray was one of only two Vikings to start every game during this winning season. Photo by Stanley Brewster. BOTTOM: Kelsey Kahle, Kelli Valentine, Claire Faucher, Eryn Jones, and Katia Hadj-Hamou wait to be introduced as the starting lineup at aWomen's National Invitation Tournament game. Photo by Troy Wayrynen. SPRING 2009 PORTLAND STATE MAGAZINE 19