Sports

THE SWAGGER: Don't be alarmed by the box score of Friday afternoon's result for your fifth-ranked UC Irvine baseball team.

THE FRESHNESS: The time is approaching rapidly. Do not, I repeat, do not be left behind for what is about to happen. Plant yourself in the middle of it and never stray from that center of this excitement.

BASEBALL: 'Eaters lose to the number-one team in the nation but smash the other two games at Minute Made Park.

VOLLEYBALL: Friday Night saw a men's match between two powerhouses with Irvine staying determined and coming out on top.

SWIMMING AND DIVING: Men's team finishes third and women's team finishes fifth in Big West final meet.

SPORTS: Women's water polo, tennis and men's tennis all gather impressive wins. Collins breaks her own record.

Do you ever wish that it was your school playing on ESPN? Do you ever turn on the TV and see a massive crowd of united students, covered from head to toe in their school's gear and wish that you could be a part of that? If this is you, then you need to be one of the founding members of 'Eater Nation.

WATER POLO: In a tough week at the Anteater Pool, women's water polo beats Long Beach, loses to Berkeley.

THE FRESHNESS: UC Irvine men's volleyball this season has been a true pleasure. I have written in the past about how much I enjoy these matches I cover for the New University, but last week was truly a joy to watch. These guys, men, specimens, beasts, whatever you prefer to call them, are without a doubt providing me with my most memorable year as a student here at our glorious UCI. This may tread on the line of man-love, but I can't help it; these dudes are the illest.

VOLLEYBALL: The ‘Eaters put a dagger in the Trojans Wednesday, but lose to No. 3 Pepperdine Friday.

BASEBALL: Anteaters handle Hawaii 3-1 in weekend series in Honolulu. Bibona and Larson go off.

SPORTS: Women's basketball and sailing put together strong showings as baseball takes on Texas A & M.