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The Willamette women's varsity eight is ranked 16th and is being considered for an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Championship.The Willamette women's varsity eight is ranked 16th and is being considered for an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Championship.

Willamette Rowers Achieve National Rankings

Bearcats on Bubble for NCAA Women's Selections, Set for Tuesday, May 13

SALEM, ORE. -- A successful season by Willamette University in women's rowing has led to national rankings for the Bearcats in the women's varsity eight and the lightweight women's eight. Willamette also finished in sixth place in the women's team… [more]

Nikki Franchi has been named First Team All-West Region. She was Third Team All-Region in 2007.Nikki Franchi has been named First Team All-West Region. She was Third Team All-Region in 2007.

Franchi Selected First Team All-West Region by NFCA

Peterson Chosen Second Team All-Region

SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University right-handed pitcher and designated player Nikki Franchi (Jr., Los Gatos, CA/Saratoga HS) has been named First Team All-West Region for the 2008 season, as selected by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Franchi was chosen… [more]

Nikki Franchi hit a school record 10 home runs this season. As a pitcher, she set a WU record with 203 strikeouts.Nikki Franchi hit a school record 10 home runs this season. As a pitcher, she set a WU record with 203 strikeouts.

NWC Coaches Choose Franchi as Softball Player of the Year

Earned a .518 Batting Average and Went 19-4 as a Pitcher

SALEM, ORE. -- Nikki Franchi (Jr., RHP/DP, Los Gatos, CA/Saratoga HS) of Willamette University, who led the Northwest Conference with a .518 batting average and earned a 19-4 pitching record, has been selected NWC Softball Player of the Year in… [more]

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Zerzan Selected for Prestigious NCAA Today's Top VIII Award Zerzan Selected for Prestigious NCAA Today's Top VIII Award
Sarah Zerzan is one of just eight senior student-athletes from the NCAA's overall membership to be selected for the 2007 NCAA Today's Top VIII Award.

Seniors Lead Willamette Swimmmers in the Classroom as well as in the Pool Seniors Lead Willamette Swimmmers in the Classroom as well as in the Pool
The Willamette University men's and women's swimming teams include seven seniors who are providing leadership not only in the pool, but also in the classroom.

Alumni Spotlight: Hynson Helps Western Washington as Offensive Coordinator Former WU football player Kefense Hynson ('03) is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Western Washington.

Willamette Athlete Spotlight: Sarah Zerzan Runs Toward Medical Degree Willamette's Sarah Zerzan was in perfect form as she rounded the last gentle, verdant curve of the NCAA Division III West Regional cross country course ...

Alumni Spotlight: Todd Simis '90 BS, '91 MAT Succeeds as Football Coach at Capital HS Todd Simis, a Willamette alumnus, has achieved success at Capital High School and has his team in the State Semifinals in Idaho.

Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Mark Speckman may win a $50,000 cash award to support his charitable activities, as well as a $20,000 scholarship for WU's alumni association.

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