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March Madness is Approaching: 10 Tips for Making Your Bracket

March Madness is Approaching: 10 Tips for Making Your Bracket

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

March Madness is almost here, so it’s time to start thinking about your bracket. Whether you’re a die-hard college basketball fan or just in it for fun, filling out a bracket is a time-honored tradition. The action begins with Selection Sunday on March 16 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS, followed by the First...

Hayden Tregidga celebrating his  two-run homer.

CSUSM Sports Report 02/24/2025-03/02/2025

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Welcome back Cougars! Here is a rundown of what happened in CSUSM sports this week.   Baseball   The CSUSM baseball team had a hard-fought series against Cal State LA, featuring extra innings, dominant pitching, and a late-game rally to split the four-game set.  On Friday, the Cougars battled...

Graphic by Casey Budlong.

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Those Who Broke Barriers in Sports

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

February is Black History Month; as we celebrate, we honor the trailblazers who defied the odds, shattered stereotypes, and changed the landscape of sports forever. Their perseverance and achievements have paved the way for future generations to compete, lead, and inspire.  Jackie Robinson made history...

Courtesy of CSUSM Sports.

CSUSM Softball Starts Strong: Wins CUI Kickoff Classic and Rises to a 10-1 Record

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 20, 2025

The No. 23 Cal State San Marcos softball team (10-1) has kicked off its 2025 season in dominant fashion, winning the Concordia University Irvine (CUI) Kickoff Classic Championship with an impressive 5-0 record. The Cougars displayed exceptional skill and resilience, finishing the tournament with a +25-run...

CSUSM Baseball starts season strong with four-game sweep

CSUSM Baseball starts season strong with four-game sweep

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Baseball season is officially underway, and the CSUSM Cougars are making their presence known in the non-conference games. The team kicked off the season in dominant fashion, sweeping a four-game series against Saint Martin’s and starting 4-0 for the first time since 2019.  On January 21, 2025,...

Super Bowl LIX: The Chiefs and Eagles are set for an epic rematch

Super Bowl LIX: The Chiefs and Eagles are set for an epic rematch

Casey Budlong, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The stage is set for Super Bowl LIX, where the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST (3:30 p.m. PST).   This matchup marks a notable rematch of Super Bowl LVII from two years...

Rory Hetrick

Cougars Open with a Tough Game at Home

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor December 4, 2024

On Thursday November 21, CSUSM Women’s Basketball took to the Sports Center to host the St. Martin’s Saints for their home opener. The light crowd started to fill in after tip-off, but the CSUSM Cheer team filled the gym with their support for the team.     From the start, it was clear that...

Isabelle Bakken, Danielle McCasland, Gracie Zaitz, and Addison Kranz

Close Calls and Big Wins: CSUSM Puts on a Show at Home

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

Last weekend, CSUSM hosted a few matches at the Sports Center. Looking to make a statement at home, Men’s Basketball and Volleyball both gave CSUSM fans great games.    On Friday November 8, 2024, CSUSM Men’s Basketball hosted their home opener against Biola at 12:00 p.m. As the game started...

Coach Andrea Leonard

Setting For Success: CSUSM Volleyball Under Coach Andrea Leonard

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Since its inception, CSUSM’s volleyball program has been through many cycles of players, fans, and competition. The one constant? Coach Andrea Leonard. Named the program’s first head coach in 2011, Leonard has worked hard to develop CSUSM’s brand of volleyball she describes as “scrappy, determined,...

Danya Rodriguez

Kicking off the Basketball Season at Cougar Madness

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor October 14, 2024

On October 10, Cougar Madness made its official return since the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, hosted by the athletics department, embodied the true meaning of school spirit and helped kick off the forthcoming basketball season.     Students lined up outside the Sports Center awaiting the night’s...

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What’s Going On With Boxing?

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor October 1, 2024

Over the past few years, boxing has been in a transitional stage. The pandemic affected all sports, but promoters and fighters have changed their approach in the aftermath. All in hopes to appeal to a wider audience.    The constant celebrity participation, extensive marketing, and emphasis on...

Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo

The Complexity of Sports Injuries

David Contreras Delgado, Sports Editor September 24, 2024

On Thursday September 12, 2024, amidst an overwhelming Buffalo Bills beatdown, Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Tua Tagoviloa, went down after colliding with Bills player, Damar Hamlin.    As medical staff rushed to the field to check on the fallen player, immediate concerns began to arise. As reports...

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