It may have been finals week and the schedule slowed some, but that doesn't mean the social space got any less interesting! We've got arcade games and a pep rally and the start of bowl season and a homecoming. It's always a good time to be a Pac-12 fan. The week:
Dad's home and it comes as a big surprise for his family. Love the holidays.
Good luck! RT @OregonStateMBB: Next stop: Honolulu, Hawai'i for the @DiamondHeadClsc! Aloha and #gobeavs pic.twitter.com/IfCkLDQcPi
— Beaver Athletics (@beaverathletics) December 19, 2013
Speaking of holidays, these guys will be spending a portion of theirs in paradise.
Be sure to dust off your holiday sweater Sunday for our "Ugly Holiday Sweater" contest (4pm vs Weber State). http://t.co/pxFcTWG15r
— UCLA Basketball (@UCLAMBB) December 21, 2013
Sure, it says there's going to be a "contest," but I think Kyle wins.
I love the first, second, third podium. I want to implement that across all sports. It's so olympic.
Fun at It'z in Albuquerque! #gocougs pic.twitter.com/eBgYzWR53P
— WSUCougFootball (@wsucougfb) December 19, 2013
Before taking on Colorado State in the New Mexico Bowl, the Cougars hit the arcade for some pop-a-shot.
.@ASUCoachCharli w/ 3 former #asuwbb players: Michelle Tom Ryneldi Becenti Rainey Crisp. Great day honoring Ryneldi! pic.twitter.com/z5pWE5FSbB
— ASU Women's BBall (@SunDevilWBB) December 21, 2013
The Sun Devils celebrated the career of these fine alumni and retired Ryneldi Becenti's number. The fist ever jersey retirement for ASU women's basketball.
Sunday's game against Creighton in Omaha was a homecoming for Cal's David Kravish.
Enjoyed tour of ESPN campus in Bristol. Unique experience behind the scenes. @ScottReissCSN still knows the spots. pic.twitter.com/KMoCz3BfNy
— Stanford Men's Hoops (@stanfordbball) December 16, 2013
The Cardinal dropped in on ESPN's Bristol studios two days before knocking off No. 10 UConn.
The #CUBuffs will be rockin the home unis tonight #CoorsEventsWest #GoBuffs #BeatThePokes pic.twitter.com/odi14ul911
— Colorado Basketball (@CUBuffsMBB) December 22, 2013
In Vegas, the Buffs were unable to get the win over Oklahoma State, but they looked fly.
The USC Song Girls and the @USCTMB have arrived in Las Vegas. Pep rally tonight at Fremont Street. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/X08EVsLcQ1
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) December 21, 2013
Colorado wasn't the only Pac-12 representative in Vegas this weekend. USC played in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl and won the thing, 45-20.
Coming to a stadium near you, Nike Mach Speed. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/ry1o4mHQSn
— Oregon Football (@WinTheDay) December 20, 2013
I can't confirm whether or not these mach uniforms include those expandable wings. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they were a feature.
The season is over but the awards are not; ladies and gents, your 2013 ACVA NCAA Player of the Year, Krista Vansant! pic.twitter.com/uB81tMpiFX
— UW Volleyball (@UWVolleyball) December 20, 2013
Despite falling to Penn State in the national semi-final, there's still reason to celebrate in Dawg women's volleyball nation.