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Weeks of Feb 22 - March 8
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Tip-In For The Win: Menlo Triumphs Over Chaminade 99-98 In Instant Classic
Tip-In For The Win: Menlo Triumphs Over Chaminade 99-98 In Instant Classic
Tuesday's Pacific West Conference rematch between Menlo Men's Basketball and Chaminade was pure cinema.
Senior Day Thrill Ride Ends With Menlo Men’s Basketball Over Vanguard 72-71
Senior Day Thrill Ride Ends With Menlo Men’s Basketball Over Vanguard 72-71
Menlo Men's Basketball needed every last point from all three members of the team's 2025-26 senior class, guard Darrin Lum and forwards JaMaal Unuakhalu and Nick High, on Saturday as Haynes-Prim Pavilion faithful were treated to another thrilling win.
JaMaal Unuakhalu Selected For State Farm Dark Horse Dunker Contest
JaMaal Unuakhalu Selected For State Farm Dark Horse Dunker Contest
Strong Finish Leads Menlo Men’s Basketball To Be Named PacWest Team Of The Week
Strong Finish Leads Menlo Men’s Basketball To Be Named PacWest Team Of The Week
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Hot Opening Quarter Fuels Dominant Win For Menlo Women’s Basketball
Hot Opening Quarter Fuels Dominant Win For Menlo Women’s Basketball
Absolutely on fire during a 10-1 run to end the first quarter, Menlo Women's Basketball never trailed during Tuesday evening's Pacific West Conference rematch with Chaminade that ended with four Oaks scoring in double figures and ultimately a final of 71-53 inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion.
Menlo Sends Out Seniors With 57-54 Win Over PacWest Regular Season Champ Vanguard
Menlo Sends Out Seniors With 57-54 Win Over PacWest Regular Season Champ Vanguard
Following special pregame Senior Day ceremony honoring guards Jayonnah Carter, Laila Saenz, Alberte Frisch, and forward Frida Schmidt, Menlo Women's Basketball authored a truly memorable second half with plenty of friends and family cheering them on inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion.
Menlo Women’s Hoops Closes Year With Second PacWest Team Of The Week Selection
Menlo Women’s Hoops Closes Year With Second PacWest Team Of The Week Selection
Punctuating the 2025-26 season with back-to-back wins, Menlo Women's Basketball bested both Chaminade and Pacific West Conference Regular Season Champion Vanguard en route to the Oaks' second PacWest Team of the Week honor.
MEN'S WRESTLING
18 Oaks Ranked Heading into Postseason
18 Oaks Ranked Heading into Postseason
ATHERTON, CA - With the regular season officially wrapped up, the Menlo Men's Wrestling program will now turn their focus to the post season. The Oaks will compete under the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) with 18 wrestlers ranked as they prepare for a final push towards nationals.
Menlo Wrestling Dominates NCWA CA State Tournament with 14 Placers
Menlo Wrestling Dominates NCWA CA State Tournament with 14 Placers
FRESNO, CA – The Menlo Men's Wrestling team delivered a commanding performance at the NCWA California State Tournament and placed 14 wrestlers in the top three, using the event as a powerful final tune-up before heading into postseason competition.
BASEBALL
Morrison’s Monster Day Powers Menlo to Statement Game 2 Victory
Morrison’s Monster Day Powers Menlo to Statement Game 2 Victory
ATHERTON, CA – Menlo Baseball stormed back into action at Cartan Field on Friday, hosting the Concordia Irvine Golden Eagles for a PacWest showdown packed with clutch hits, towering home runs, and momentum swings that kept the crowd buzzing from first pitch to final out. After a hard-fought opener slipped away late, the Oaks responded with authority in Game 2, riding explosive offense and strong pitching to secure the split.
Rodriguez Deals, Baca Closes as Menlo Baseball Takes Series Split with Concordia Irvine
Rodriguez Deals, Baca Closes as Menlo Baseball Takes Series Split with Concordia Irvine
ATHERTON, CA – Menlo Baseball returned to Cartan Field on Saturday for day two of its PacWest series against the Golden Eagles of Concordia University Irvine, battling through two tightly contested games to earn a split. Behind a strong start from Nolan Rodriguez and a steady relief performance from Jacob Baca in the opener, the Oaks secured a hard-fought victory before dropping the nightcap. With timely hitting in game one and opportunities throughout the twinbill, Menlo showcased resilience on both sides of the ball. The split keeps the Oaks in the thick of conference play as they continue their homestand at Cartan Field.
Menlo Baseball’s Oliver Hogan Recognized as PacWest Player of the Week Following Dominant Performances During Concordia Series
Menlo Baseball’s Oliver Hogan Recognized as PacWest Player of the Week Following Dominant Performances During Concordia Series
LONG BEACH, CA – In a weekend packed with fireworks at the plate and momentum-swinging rallies at Cartan Field, the Pacific West Conference has named Oliver Hogan its Baseball Player of the Week after a dominant four-game showing that powered Menlo College to a hard-fought series split against Concordia University Irvine. Hogan becomes just the third Oak ever to earn the honor and the second this season under Head Coach Mike Givens.
SOFTBALL
Oaks Softball Splits Day with Big Win and Heavyweight Fight Against No. 1 San Marcos
Oaks Softball Splits Day with Big Win and Heavyweight Fight Against No. 1 San Marcos
TRACY, CA – Menlo College Softball delivered its strongest showing of the season so far on Friday at the West Regional Crossover Tournament hosted by Humboldt State University, powering past Central Washington University, 8-2, before going toe-to-toe with #1 Cal State San Marcos in a gritty 5-3 battle. In a day that showcased explosive offense, clutch hitting, and determined pitching, the Oaks proved they can compete with anyone in the nation.
Menlo Softball Opens PacWest Play at Home Against Concordia Irvine
Menlo Softball Opens PacWest Play at Home Against Concordia Irvine
ATHERTON, CA – Menlo Softball opened PacWest Conference play at home on Monday at Wunderlich Field, hosting Concordia University Irvine Eagles — the alma mater of Head Coach Mckinsey Thorpe and Assistant Coach Megan Massa. The Oaks battled throughout the twin bill, showing resilience at the plate and in the circle despite falling in both contests.
Pasco and Kahalewai Go Deep to Lead Oaks’ Offensive Effort in PacWest Finale Against Concordia Irvine
Pasco and Kahalewai Go Deep to Lead Oaks’ Offensive Effort in PacWest Finale Against Concordia Irvine
Menlo Softball Edged in Pitcher’s Duel Before Game Two Setback
Menlo Softball Edged in Pitcher’s Duel Before Game Two Setback
Perez’s Clutch Triple Lifts Oaks Softball Before Finale Ends in 3-3 Deadlock Against Biola
Perez’s Clutch Triple Lifts Oaks Softball Before Finale Ends in 3-3 Deadlock Against Biola
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Cordova Leads Offense to Open MPSF Conference Play with Sweep over Bobcats
Cordova Leads Offense to Open MPSF Conference Play with Sweep over Bobcats
ATHERTON, CA – The Oaks opened MPSF Conference play in commanding fashion inside of Haynes-Prim Pavilion, sweeping UC Merced in straight sets 25-19, 25-19, 25-21.
Oaks Reverse Sweep Merced to Go 2-0 in the MPSF
Oaks Reverse Sweep Merced to Go 2-0 in the MPSF
TENNIS
Menlo Men’s Tennis Takes Down UCSC 6-1, Claims Third Win
Menlo Men’s Tennis Takes Down UCSC 6-1, Claims Third Win
With multiple tiebreakers and third sets needed, Menlo Men's Tennis showed grit and perseverance throughout the Oaks' 6-1 victory in a rain-rescheduled matchup with UC Santa Cruz out at UCSC Tennis Center on Thursday.
Menlo Women’s Tennis Puts Away Dominican 5-2, Victorious In Third Straight Match
Menlo Women’s Tennis Puts Away Dominican 5-2, Victorious In Third Straight Match
Sunday saw Menlo Women's Tennis push their current win streak to three matches as a 5-2 victory over Dominican at Castellucci Family Tennis Center was punctuated by senior Yousra Hidass' dramatic clinching tiebreaker on her singles court.
Top Singles Trio Gives Menlo Men’s Tennis Win Over Chabot As Sun Sets On Cartan Courts
Top Singles Trio Gives Menlo Men’s Tennis Win Over Chabot As Sun Sets On Cartan Courts
Dziewiecka’s Perfect 4-0 Record Leads Her To PacWest Player Of The Week Honor
Dziewiecka’s Perfect 4-0 Record Leads Her To PacWest Player Of The Week Honor
GOLF
Menlo Delivers Season's Best Singular Round To End Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout
Menlo Delivers Season's Best Singular Round To End Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout
Menlo Women's Golf had its best collective single-day showing come on Tuesday as the Oaks combined to shoot a 50-over-par 308 to wrap up Cal State East Bay's Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout out at Corica Park Golf Course.
NCWA WRESTLING
Menlo NCWA Women's Wrestling Takes Home Team Title at NCWA CA State Tournament
Menlo NCWA Women's Wrestling Takes Home Team Title at NCWA CA State Tournament
FRESNO, CA – The NCWA Menlo Women's Wrestling Team delivered an outstanding performance at the NCWA California State Tournament, placing multiple wrestlers in the top three and showcasing their depth across every weight class.
NCWA Menlo Men's Wrestling Claims Second with Two Champs at CA State Tournament
NCWA Menlo Men's Wrestling Claims Second with Two Champs at CA State Tournament
FRESNO, CA – The Menlo NCWA Men's Wrestling program made an impressive showing at the NCWA California State Tournament placing seven in the top three and taking second as a team with 95 team points.
UPCOMING THIS WEEK
MON-TUES 3/2-3 | Softball vs. Biola (DH) (Atherton, CA)
MON-TUES 3/2-3 | Softball vs. Biola (DH) (Atherton, CA)
THURS-SUN 3/5-8 | Taekwondo @ US Open (Las Vegas, NV)
THURS-SUN 3/5-8 | Taekwondo @ US Open (Las Vegas, NV)
THURS-FRI 3/5-6 | Golf @ RCA Electric Spring Invitational (Morgan Hill, CA)
THURS-FRI 3/5-6 | Golf @ RCA Electric Spring Invitational (Morgan Hill, CA)
FRI-SAT 3/6-7 | Softball vs. Azusa Pacific (DH) at 12pm (Atherton, CA)
FRI-SAT 3/6-7 | Softball vs. Azusa Pacific (DH) at 12pm (Atherton, CA)
FRI 3/6 | Tennis @ Hawaii Hilo at 2:30pm (La Mirada, CA)
FRI 3/6 | Tennis @ Hawaii Hilo at 2:30pm (La Mirada, CA)
FRI 3/6 | Men's Volleyball @ Concordia Irvine at 6pm (Irvine, CA)
FRI 3/6 | Men's Volleyball @ Concordia Irvine at 6pm (Irvine, CA)
SAT 3/7 | Baseball vs. Point Loma (DH) at 11am (Atherton, CA)
SAT 3/7 | Baseball vs. Point Loma (DH) at 11am (Atherton, CA)
SAT-SUN 3/7-8 | Non-NCAA Baseball @ Cal Poly Humboldt Club (Arcata, CA)
SAT-SUN 3/7-8 | Non-NCAA Baseball @ Cal Poly Humboldt Club (Arcata, CA)
SAT 3/7 | Men's Volleyball @ Concordia Irvine at 6pm (Irvine, CA)
SAT 3/7 | Men's Volleyball @ Concordia Irvine at 6pm (Irvine, CA)
MON 3/9 | Baseball vs. Point Loma (DH) at 11am (Atherton, CA)
MON 3/9 | Baseball vs. Point Loma (DH) at 11am (Atherton, CA)
MON 3/9 | Tennis vs. Hawaii Pacific at 11am (Atherton, CA)
MON 3/9 | Tennis vs. Hawaii Pacific at 11am (Atherton, CA)
MON-TUES 3/9-10 | Softball vs. Vanguard (DH) at 12pm (Atherton, CA)
MON-TUES 3/9-10 | Softball vs. Vanguard (DH) at 12pm (Atherton, CA)
MON-TUES 3/9-10 | Men's Golf @ Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout (Alameda, CA)
MON-TUES 3/9-10 | Men's Golf @ Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout (Alameda, CA)
OAK OF THE WEEK
Mathias Durfee - Men's Volleyball
Mathias Durfee - Men's Volleyball
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