Teams taunt one another during games, often through controversial extracurricular activities that result in more resentment between the teams and an act of retaliation that the governing body of the sport must address.

The men’s soccer team had to settle for a 2-2 tie against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, despite heated back-and-forth competition from both sides.

Freshmen Clarissa Rose, Kelby Scharman and Niall Harrison warm up before their big game of intramural basketball on the Frantz Athletic Court.

Sports results, schedule and standings for the week of Sept. 30, 2011.

The women’s soccer team hosted Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday night and came out with a 4-0 loss. The Sagehens controlled the possession of the ball and the Leopards had trouble sinking their opportunities.

After coming out to a quick start, the volleyball team dropped its home opener for the 2011 season to the Chapman Panthers 3-1 at Frantz Athletic Court.

Ortmayer Stadium, including the football field and track, are scheduled to undergo a major facelift sometime in November, most likely sometime after the football season.

Sports results, schedule and standings for the week of Sept. 23, 2011.

La Verne came away from its season opener with a tough loss against the No. 15 ranked NAIA Azusa Pacific Cougars at Citrus College, 65-14.