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Cougars finish year on three game win streak

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor May 30, 2017

The Cougars softball team traveled north to Carson on April 28 and 29 to finish their 2017 season, as they faced Cal State Dominguez Hills in a hard fought California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) series. Friday and Saturday held double-header action as the Cougars beat the Toros three out...

Cougars finish strong at Steve Scott Invitational

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor May 30, 2017

CSUSM men and women’s track and field team stepped up in their last meet, the Steve Scott Invitational hosted by UCI, before the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships in Chico on May 4 to 6. The tournament is named after CSUSM’s head coach Steve Scott, who is an alumni...

B.J. Foster is officially named head coach of the men’s basketball team

B.J. Foster is officially named head coach of the men’s basketball team

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor May 30, 2017

CSUSM officially announced B.J. Foster as the new men’s basketball head coach after being the interim coach for the 2016-17 season. Foster joined the basketball program at CSUSM during the 2013-14 season as the lead assistant coach under Jim Saia, when the Cougars went 32-2 overall and won their...

Outdoor Adventures: a trip worth your while

Bryanna Martinez, Staff Writer April 27, 2017

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sail out in the majestic waters, or plan an overnight hike with a group of people, however, could not find the ideal group and/or hike? Outdoor Adventures with Cal State San Marcos’ Campus Recreation is for you!   Prices range from free (such as trips...

Cougars taking off at Pomona-Pitzer Invitational

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor April 27, 2017

CSUSM’s track and field teams were breaking new ground this season at the all day Pomona-Pitzer Invitational, held on April 8. Junior Elizabeth Buckle and freshman Devony Dettman both excelled at this tournament; Dettman qualified for California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships...

Griffin Teisher hits first inside the park grand slam in CSUSM history

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor April 27, 2017

CSUSM hosted Stanislaus State this past weekend in a California Collegiate Athletic Association Conference game (CCAA).  The Cougars were able to take two out of the three games against the Warriors to improve their overall record to 15-19 and conference record to 5-17. The Cougars took game one...

Softball manages to bring in one win from Chico series

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor April 27, 2017

CSUSM softball fell short in the Chico State series 1-4, on April 7 to 8 held at CSUSM’s softball field. With the split, the Cougars are now 8-29 overall and 7-21 in conference play.   The first game of the series proved to be challenging leaving the Cougars 0-6, without racking up a single...

Get to know the CSUSM Golf Coach

Nic Pollino, Sports Reporter April 27, 2017

CSUSM men’s and women’s golf coach Greg Hutton led the Cougars with 13 tournament championships and seven of his players have earned National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American selections.   Although he played some junior college golf before transferring to UC Davis....

Cougars swept by Monterey Bay

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor March 31, 2017

The Cougars’ softball team traveled up north this past weekend to take on the Otters of Cal State Monterey Bay. Six games were scheduled but only four were played due to inclement weather on March 24. Cal State San Marcos dropped all four games in this California Collegiate Athletic Association...

Cougars drop two games to San Francisco State

Nic Pollino, Sports Reporter March 31, 2017

Men’s baseball played against their California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference opponent, the Gators of San Francisco State University, the Cougars fell 2-3.   Game one featured pitcher Taylor Ahearn as the starter who lasted 3.1 innings allowing eight runs. This puts Ahearns...

CSUSM golf brings home seventh place

Kailee Marceau, Staff Writer March 31, 2017

The CSUSM’s men’s golf team competed at the California Baptist Invitational, on March 21, at Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona. Some of the competing teams included Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Chico State, Cal State Monterey Bay and Cal Baptist. The results of the invitational allowed the Cougars...

Women’s golf prevails in Spring Fling tournament

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor March 31, 2017

On March 16 and 17 the women’s golf team placed second at the Augustana Spring Fling tournament in Palm Desert.   Bergen Benedict led the Cougars with a 5-over 149 tying second with Paige Lyle from Rollins College. “I was very proud of myself by how I was able to keep my chin up when...

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