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Ben Pahl

Ben Pahl

Joined: May 29, 2025

Ben Pahl is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in Portland, Oregon. His work covering college and professional sports has been featured by the Orange Media Network at Oregon State University as well as KBVR.fm. His other career stops in sports include the Portland Pickles baseball club and the NBA G-League's Rip City Remix.

Jan 8, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) has his shot blocked by San Diego Toreros guard Kjay Bradley Jr. (0) in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 93-80. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

San Diego is likely going to be one of the more interesting teams in the West Coast Conference this season, in that we really don't know what to expect. The To

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March 9, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco Dons guard Ryan Beasley (0) celebrates against the Washington State Cougars during the second half in the quarterfinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

After a third-place conference finish last year, San Francisco should go into Chris Gerlufen's third season with high expectations. Despite suffering the loss

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Feb 6, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Loyola Marymount Lions head coach Stan Johnson reacts after a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

LMU had a very balanced offensive attack last season, with four players averaging double figures in the scoring column. Head coach Stan Johnson is now tasked wi

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Feb 8, 2025; Stockton, California, USA; Pacific Tigers forward Elias Ralph (center) rebounds against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (center left) during the first half at Alex G. Spanos Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

A lot of WCC teams saw some of their best players head for the portal at the conclusion of last season, and Pacific University was no exception. The Tigers’ top

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Jan 14, 2023; Spokane, Washington, USA; Portland Pilots head coach Shantay Legans looks on against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

After finding momentum in the back half of last year, coach Legans and his Pilots will have to largely start out fresh this season, as UP has lost its top four

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Jan 18, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Tyeree Bryan, left, and Santa Clara Broncos forward Elijah Mahi (8) celebrate after a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center. Santa Clara Broncos won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

Santa Clara finished with a record of 21-13 last season, and they had a very balanced scoring attack. They had some really strong offensive performances, includ

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Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson (2) scrambles against Rutgers during second half of the Rate Bowl at Chase Field on Dec. 26, 2024, in Phoenix.
Football

Headlined by a top-25 showdown in the Big-12, there will be some entertaining matchups this weekend to kick off the 2025 college football season. Stanford vs H

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