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Women’s Lacrosse succeeds in Santa Barbara Tournament

Women’s Lacrosse succeeds in Santa Barbara Tournament

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor February 24, 2017

CSUSM’s women’s club lacrosse team reigns victorious against Northern Arizona University (NAU) at the Santa Barbara tournament on Feb. 18, however due to weather the other three games were canceled. The Cougars stepped on the field ready to play, with spirits high and minds focused. The Cougars...

Cougars get win on Senior Night

Cougars get win on Senior Night

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2017

On Feb. 18 CSUSM Cougars hosted the Pioneers of Cal State East Bay. The Cougars clawed their way to a victory after 11 lead changes, by a score of 70-63. Filled with emotion from the beginning, the night started off with the Cougars honoring their seniors Dayton Boddie, Tyson Kygar, Novian Cherry, Jordan...

Women’s basketball fall short on senior night

Women’s basketball fall short on senior night

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor February 24, 2017

On Feb. 18 women’s basketball held their senior night game against Cal State East Bay at 5:30 p.m. in the Sports Center, the Cougars were swept away with the final score 68-81. The night opened up with a brief ceremony honoring the two seniors on the team, Guards Dee Armenta and Ashley Jenkins. The...

Softball splits doubleheader against San Bernardino

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor February 24, 2017

CSUSM’s softball team secured their first win of the season against San Bernardino in a doubleheader on Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. The first game ended in a 3-1 win, the second ended with a 4-6 loss.   Unfortunately, the following doubleheader in the series was postponed due to weather. The...

Cougars roll through Concordia in four game sweep

Cougars roll through Concordia in four game sweep

Nic Pollino, Sports Reporter February 24, 2017

The Cougar’s baseball game, originally scheduled for Feb. 18 was moved to Feb. 16 due to inclement weather. The following doubleheader in the series stuck to schedule and took place on Feb. 17. On the first game CSUSM traveled to Concordia University in Irvine and came out victorious over the Eagles...

San Marcos, Ca.  California State Unversity San Marcos, Softball (CSUSM) Cougars at the CSUSM Sports Center on the campus of California State University San Marcos, Feb 03, 2017. California State University San Marcos, Ca
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Q&A with softball player Holly Fauria

Gayana Parsegova, Opinion Editor February 24, 2017

Where were you born and raised, hometown, interests as a child… etc. I was born in Huntington Beach, and moved to Yorba Linda and was raised there. I was fortunate enough to grow up playing softball and soccer where I met some of my best friends. When I graduated from Yorba Linda High School my...

Q&A with baseball player Tyler Place

Q&A with baseball player Tyler Place

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2017

2015 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) freshman of the year and 2016 All- California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) first team selection, Tyler Place starts at shortstop for the Cal State San Marcos Cougars.  Place has been playing baseball his entire life and has high...

Cougars come out with a 3-1 record in opening weekend

Cougars come out with a 3-1 record in opening weekend

Nic Pollino, Sports Reporter February 9, 2017

Baseball opened their first weekend with back-to-back doubleheaders on Feb. 3 to Feb. 4 against San Diego Christian with a 3-1 record.   Opening day started with a Cougars victory for new head Coach Matt Guiliano. In game one of the doubleheader, pitcher Taylor Ahearn threw a complete game...

CSUSM men’s basketball break tough losing streak

CSUSM men’s basketball break tough losing streak

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor February 9, 2017

CSUSM men’s basketball team ends their losing streak with a win against West Coast Baptist. The Cougars opened up their three game homestand with a tough CCAA matchup against San Francisco State which the Cougars dropped 76-85.   Off a one-day rest, Sonoma State came into the Sports Center...

CSUSM Women’s Basketball slam-dunks San Francisco

CSUSM Women’s Basketball slam-dunks San Francisco

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor February 9, 2017

CSUSM women’s basketball team went head-to-head against San Francisco State securing another win for the Cougars leaving the final score 73-65. The Jan. 26 game at the Sports Center boosted the Cougars overall record 10-8 and 7-6 in conference. The Cougars started the game off strong with the...

Women’s basketball falls short against CETYS Mexicali in Exhibition game

Women’s basketball falls short against CETYS Mexicali in Exhibition game

Hannah Snider, Sports Editor February 9, 2017

Cougars lost a close game in the final seconds, 72-73, against CETYS Universidad Mexicali in an exhibition game on Feb. 3. At 5:30 p.m. in the Sports Center, the Cougars began the heated game against the Zorros. The game was back and forth with the Zorros only gaining a 1-point lead throughout...

Cougars defeated in first game of the season

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor February 9, 2017

CSUSM women’s softball opened up the 2017 season with a set of road games against Vanguard University.  The cougars fell to the Lions 5-0 in the first game and their second game was cancelled due to inclement weather. The Cougars were only able to collect two hits the entire game as outfielder...

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