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Athletes share holiday favorites

Athletes share holiday favorites

Rebecca Sykes and Hannah Snider December 14, 2016

George Terris Club Baseball Year: Freshman Position: Second and third base utility infielder Stats: Recently finished, 3-2 for club baseball’s preseason (as a team) Terris’s favorite part about the holidays: My favorite part of the holidays is spending time with family and doing...

Women’s club soccer is No. 1 in their league

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter November 30, 2016

Women’s Club Soccer proved to have a successful weekend after winning both their games against CSU Channel Islands at 2 pm on Nov. 12 at Channel Islands, 6-3, and Chapman University at 12:45pm on Nov. 13 at Chapman, 8-0. These were their last games of the season with a record of six wins, zero loses...

CSUSM defeats Azusa Pacific in tight battle on the road

Amy Chastain, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2016

For the first time, CSUSM men’s basketball defeated the Azusa Pacific University (APU) Cougars 75-66 on Nov. 19. “To see them take on the challenge that we put out in front of them and do it with enthusiasm and great effort the entire game is a great plus for us moving forward,” said Interim...

The man behind CSUSM club baseball

The man behind CSUSM club baseball

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor November 30, 2016

Since its inception in 2013, CSUSM club baseball had been led by senior shortstop Chris Benson to national rankings and top finishes. Originally from Ohio, Benson’s interest in baseball started early. “We were watching TV one day, [my dad] skimmed past a baseball game when I was three. [He]...

Women’s club soccer tie in last home game of the season

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter November 30, 2016

CSUSM women’s club soccer is still undefeated after tying 1-1 with Loyola Marymount University at on Nov. 5.. Cougars started with the ball, but the Lions quickly matched their momentum. Cougar Jaelyn Lozano, scored at minute 34, barely skimming the goalie’s fingertips and hitting the back of...

Men’s club baseball finds success in doubleheader

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor November 30, 2016

Last 2015-2016 season, Men’s Club Baseball had a combined overall record of 22-19. They tied for third in the District VIII South Conference and at one point in the season, they were ranked No. 22 in the nation. The 21-man club began their pre-season on Nov. 4, of this year at CSUSM against Loyola...

Cougars fall short on senior night

Cougars fall short on senior night

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2016

The CSUSM volleyball team lost in the senior game two sets to three to the UCSD Tritons on Saturday Nov. 12 at the Sports Center. The team honored seniors Jordan McFarland, Morgan Willis and Brooke Butler with flowers and gift bags from their teammates and coaches. “Knowing this was the last...

Cougars defeat Bulldogs in basketball season opener

Sierra Silvas, Sports Reporter November 30, 2016

The Cougars hosted the Redlands Bulldogs on Nov. 15 in The Sports Center, marking their first game of the season. The match began with Redlands winning the tip off. However, CSUSM quickly got the advantage with a two pointer scored by junior forward Joe Boyd. At minute 13, the score was tied at 14-14....

Club baseball drops both games against the Toreros

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2016

CSUSM club baseball held their second double-header of the fall, playing host to the USD Toreros on Nov. 13. Excellent pitching for the Toreros wrote the script for the first game of the double-header.  The Toreros held the Cougars to only one hit the entire game. By the second inning of the game...

Active duty Marine commits to country and education

Active duty Marine commits to country and education

Amy Chastain, Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2016

Men’s basketball guard Stefawn Payne represents CSUSM on the court and is an active duty Marine Corps staff sergeant. Thirty-one year old Payne is a rarity among NCAA athletes. He is on active duty and a college athlete. So few active duty service members play college sports (with the exception...

Women’s club soccer tie in last home game of the season

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter November 21, 2016

CSUSM women’s club soccer is still undefeated after tying 1-1 with Loyola Marymount University at on Nov. 5.. Cougars started with the ball, but the Lions quickly matched their momentum. Cougar Jaelyn Lozano, scored at minute 34, barely skimming the goalie’s fingertips and hitting the back of...

Cougars fall to Wildcats

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor November 17, 2016

With the season coming to an end, women’s volleyball played their final road game  on Nov. 5, against Chico State. Unfortunately the Cougars lost three straight sets. The Cougars were up against a tough opponent with the Wildcats at 18-6 overall and 12-3 in California Collegiate Athletic Association...

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