Written by: Kamara White The Saint Martin’s University Baseball Program received an anonymous donation of $1.5 million on February 11th, 2025. The general allocation of the funds will go towards the renovation of the SMU Baseball facilities and equipment. This donation is the largest donation that has ever been gifted to Saints Martin’s University AthleticsContinue reading “SMU Baseball Program Receives A Huge A Grant”
Category Archives: Sports
Saint Martin’s Homecoming Weekend
Written by: Sahar Yousofi Saint Martin’s University recently hosted its annual Homecoming event, bringing together students, alumni, and community members for a vibrant celebration of school spirit and athletic achievement. This year was especially remarkable, as Saint Martin’s women’s basketball team made it to the GNAC semifinals for the first time in 11 years. TheContinue reading “Saint Martin’s Homecoming Weekend”
Jocelyn Saribay Makes History with SMU’s First Women’s Weight Throw Championship
By: Sahar Yousofi On a historic weekend in Spokane, Washington, Jocelyn Saribay etched her name in Saint Martin’s University (SMU) history by securing the gold medal in the women’s weight throw at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championships. With a powerful final throw and an unshakable belief in herself, Saribay not only achieved aContinue reading “Jocelyn Saribay Makes History with SMU’s First Women’s Weight Throw Championship”
Pack the Pav 2025: Celebrating Saints Spirit at Saint Martin’s University
Written By: Sahar Yousofi On a chilly winter evening, the Marcus Pavilion was anything but cold. The Pav radiated warmth, energy, and school spirit as Saint Martin’s University hosted its much-anticipated annual ‘Pack the Pav’ event. The Pavilion roared with excitement, a long-standing campus tradition that celebrates the Saint’s spirit and unites the community inContinue reading “Pack the Pav 2025: Celebrating Saints Spirit at Saint Martin’s University”
Team Spotlight: SMU Men’s Basketball
Kamara White, Staff Writer Following back-to-back conference titles last year, the Men’s Basketball team is back with a successful start to the 2024 season, setting personal records, leading the conference in statistics, and proving they have their sights on that third consecutive conference win. They won their most recent home game against Alaska Anchorage UniversityContinue reading “Team Spotlight: SMU Men’s Basketball “
SMU Women’s Volleyball Spring Transitions
Kamara White, Staff Writer The Saint Martin’s Women’s Volleyball team concluded their 2023 fall season with the trajectory of program history at an all-time high. The 2023 season for Saints Volleyball was the winningest season SMU has ever seen from the volleyball program. With an overall season record of 17 wins and 11 losses, keyContinue reading “SMU Women’s Volleyball Spring Transitions”
Coach Highlight: John Schultz
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer Coaches are some of the most amazing, hardworking, and dedicated people you can ever meet. You may never meet someone so passionate about what they do. Coaches are your mentors and may remember long into the future. While you may be frustrated at the moment by the intense training methods, itContinue reading “Coach Highlight: John Schultz”
Athlete Spotlight: Malia Pinder
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer For this athlete spotlight, the Belltower interviewed Malia Pinder, who plays on the softball team as a Junior here at Saint Martin’s University. She started playing at a young age, being only in the second grade playing in high purple socks. Which, for her, was the start of her softball career.Continue reading “Athlete Spotlight: Malia Pinder”
The Legacy of Bob Grisham
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer The belltower is saddened to announce that the former athletic director of SMU, Bob Grisham, passed on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 due to a sudden medical issue. A service will be held at Saint Martin’s University on Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Marcus Pavilion. He has served asContinue reading “The Legacy of Bob Grisham”
Athlete Spotlight: New Athletic Director
Shy Yamasaki, Staff Writer As we started the beginning of a new academic year, we welcomed a new Athletic Director here on campus. Steve O’Brien grew up in San Jose, CA. His interests were playing soccer, baseball and running track. He spent his time at Boston College and transferred to Santa Clara University, where heContinue reading “Athlete Spotlight: New Athletic Director”
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