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PACIFIC ATHLETIC FOUNDATION'S
INSIDE THE LINES
YOUR INSIDE LOOK AT PACIFIC ATHLETICS
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| | Keeping our PAF members informed on all things Pacific Athletics! | |
Pacific Athletic Foundation's Inside the Lines features exclusive content for our loyal PAF members. We want to keep you in the know when it comes to our student-athletes' accomplishments both on the playing field and in the classroom as well as our former student-athletes' continued success upon graduating. We will also highlight some of our outstanding PAF members and businesses who have gone above and beyond!
| | FEATURE STORY - ORANGE & BLACK BALL | |
Limited Tickets Still on Sale
Donate an Auction Item
Purchase a Grand Prize Raffle Ticket
| | The 26th annual Orange & Black Ball will take place on Friday, October 10th as part of University of the Pacific’s Homecoming and Family weekend celebration. It is Pacific Athletics’ largest annual fundraiser hosted by the Pacific Athletic Foundation and is held in the Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium. This signature event will feature a cocktail hour with wine and beer tasting, a catered dinner, auction, and dancing!
Event tickets are on sale now, purchase yours NOW!
You can also support the PAF, or your favorite team, by donating an auction item! Items that typically sell well are sports memorabilia, vacation homes or timeshares, wine, sport and concert tickets, artwork, unique experiences, etc.
Donate an item to the auction HERE.
Lastly, purchase a Grand Prize Raffle Ticket for your chance to win 1 of 5 Prizes!
- Tickets to the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four
- One Week South Lake Tahoe Vacation
- Meal Prep for 4 Weeks
- $1,000 Gift Certificate From 209 Furniture
- Neon Powercat Wall Sign
Purchase your raffle ticket HERE.
If you have any questions please contact the PAF at PAF@pacific.edu or
209-946-2701.
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| | PACIFIC ATHLETE ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT | | |
Thomas Gavello '22 - Baseball
Former Pacific baseball standout climbs ranks in SF Giants organization
| | Former University of the Pacific student-athlete Thomas Gavello is finding his stride up the I-5 with the Sacramento River Cats this season.
Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 13th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft, Gavello has swung a hot bat for the River Cats, the Giants’ Triple-A affiliate. He’s maintaining a .341 batting average with four home runs, 22 RBI and 17 runs in over 98 plate appearances and 25 games.
It’s come after two call-ups already this year. He began 2025 with the Single-A affiliate Eugene Emeralds before getting promoted after 16 games to the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels. Gavello played 31 games for Richmond before getting bumped up again.
Gavello, a native of Danville, California, played three seasons at Pacific from 2020-22 and said he is excited to be playing closer to home.....continue reading here.
| | | Pacific Men Clinch Title, Lione Sets School Record at Big Wave Invitational | |
The Pacific cross country team dominated the 24th annual Big Wave Invitational, clinching the title on the men's side while the women smashed records amidst a runner-up finish on Friday at Kapiolani Park.
The Tigers' men's squad earns its first team title in program history, sweeping the podium one through nine in the 6k. Behind sophomore Angelina Lione's record-setting time in the 4k, the women secured second place for the fifth consecutive year at the Big Wave Invitational, putting together a strong performance.
"I'm proud of the men's team today, taking the race out hard and sticking with it for a win," said Pacific assistant cross country coach Cherise Roberts, who was managing the team for head coach Isaac Wood this week due to the birth of his child. "Women's team had some grit against Hawaii as they fought for their second place finish. I'm excited to see how they respond in future competitions." ....continue reading here.
| | STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT | | Pacific basketball star part of Canada’s entry at GLOBL Jam | | | |
Pacific basketball was on the GLOBL stage last month.
Elias Ralph, a Holy Trinity Academy alumnus and current NCAA basketball star, was part of Canada’s third place roster at the GLOBL Jam from Aug. 13-17 at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre.
The U23 international showcase saw the Canadian men’s teams take on the United States, Brazil and Japan with the women’s event against the U.S, Brazil and Puerto Rico.
“GLOBL JAM continues to redefine what’s possible for international basketball on Canadian soil,” said Michael Bartlett, President & CEO of Canada Basketball, in a release. “It’s not just a tournament — it’s a launchpad for the next generation of global stars and a rare chance for our hometown heroes to play on home soil. We’re proud to once again host this premiere event in Toronto and showcase the future of the game, right here at home.”......continue reading here
| | GET TO KNOW OUR COACHES & SUPPORT STAFF | | Baseball Tabs CJ Whelan as Associate Head Coach | | |
The Pacific baseball program has announced CJ Whelan as associate head coach.
Whelan previously spent the last two years at Stony Brook as the pitching coach, returning home to Northern California to guide the Tigers in a similar capacity ahead of the 2026 season.
"I'm really excited to be joining the coaching staff at Pacific and grateful to Coach Peters for the opportunity," Whelan said. "I can't wait to get started, work with this awesome group, and be part of what is being built here."
Prior to Stony Brook, Whelan served as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at San Joaquin Delta College, the same college where Whelan embarked on his collegiate career and pitched under the guidance of current Pacific head coach Reed Peters....click here to continue
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Pacific Athletic Foundation
The mission of the Pacific Athletic Foundation is to support the student-athlete experience, athletically and academically, and remains at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a passionate and committed base of supporters to invest, enhance, impact and win. By making your gift to the PAF, or a specific sport, you can join us in our vision.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Pacific Athletic Foundation. We are honored to partner with you on our shared commitment to support every student-athlete in their quest to be champions for life both in the classroom and competition.
To join or renew your membership today, please CLICK HERE.
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Casaba Club
This past season, Pacific established the Casaba Club, a booster group for the Pacific men's and women's basketball programs.
The Casaba Club was the original basketball support group that, along with the Quarterback Club in football, were the precursors to the Pacific Athletic Foundation. Membership will provide funds to elevate and sustain championship caliber NCAA Division I basketball programs and go towards Alston money, foreign tours every four years, improved scheduling, charter travel and more. It will also allow members exclusive access to the coaches and student-athletes.
| | To learn more about the Casaba Club, please CLICK HERE. | | |
BASEBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 26, 2025
The Pacific Baseball program invites you to their fundraiser Golf Tournament on Friday, September 26th at The Reserve at Spanos Park.
Check in will begin at 9:30 AM followed by a shotgun start at 11:00. Following golf is the Awards Banquet Dinner, which will feature an auction and raffle.
There are various participation and sponsorship levels to choose from to support the program. Please click below for more details on each. If you have any questions, please contact Reed Peters at rpeters2@pacific.edu.
You can also support the program by donating silent auction and/or raffle items, or making a cash donation. To donate an item, please email Cade Peters at cpeters3@pacific.edu a description of the item and its fair market value. All donations are tax deductible and our tax ID number is 94-1156266.
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPEN PRACTICE
Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Get your first look at the Pacific Women's Basketball team at their Open Practice on Saturday, September 27th at 12:00 PM.
- Take in a practice from the stands of the Alex G. Spanos Center featuring your 2025-26 Pacific Tigers
- Enjoy lunch catered by Boudin
- Meet and mingle with the team, which includes 8 returners, 3 transfers, and 3 freshman
The cost to attend is $20 per adult and $10 per child 12 and under.
Please RSVP below by Friday, September 19th. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Vanzetti at kvanzetti@pacific.edu or 415-517-1262.
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