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04 November 2016: The San Diego State Aztecs women's basketball team opens up the season with an exhibition against CSU San Marcos. The Aztecs beat the Cougars 74-53 at Viejas Arena Friday night. www.sdsuaztecphotos.com

Cougars tamed by Aztecs

Dean Martin, Sports Reporter November 12, 2016

The Cal State women’s basketball team lost their first appearance of the year against the San Diego State Aztecs, 74-53, in an exhibition game on Friday, Nov. 4, at Viejas Arena.             Senior Ashley Jenkins and junior Savannah Camp led the Cougars in scoring. Jenkins posted...

Coach Leonard continues to bring success to CSUSM volleyball

Coach Leonard continues to bring success to CSUSM volleyball

Sierra Silvas, Sports Reporter November 12, 2016

Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Andrea Leonard has brought many victories to the program since being named the first head volleyball coach in 2011. Leonard started her volleyball career playing for Almont High School and a local club team. She then played four years on a full-ride scholarship at...

Aztecs steamroll Cougars in men’s basketball exhibition game

Amy Chastain, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2016

CSUSM men’s basketball team opened the season with a traditional exhibition game against SDSU on Nov. 7 at Viejas Arena, falling  80-42. “We’re happy with some of the effort that was there… [but] you have to make a lot of shots to counteract their good defense” which ranked top in the nation...

CSUSM women’s soccer finishes season with a tie

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter November 12, 2016

CSUSM women’s soccer came close to defeating Cal State San Bernardino in their last game of the season on Saturday, Oct. 29, on the road. However, the game ended in a tie, 0-0. The Cougars’ offense worked the Wolves with most of the time spent down at their side of the field. Cougars had a total...

Isayan makes CSUSM history

Isayan makes CSUSM history

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2016

Vahagn Isayan made history for the Cal State San Marcos cross country team by being tabbed the first male winner of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Runner of the Week award for the week of Oct. 10 to 16. “It felt pretty great, hearing that I was the first cross country male...

Cougars fall to No.18 Cal State San Bernardino

Dean Martin, Sports Reporter November 9, 2016

The Cougars welcomed the No.18 nationally-ranked Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes at home on Friday, Oct. 28. The Cougars fell in three sets , ending their five-game, home-winning streak. The Cougars managed to keep the first set close but the Coyotes took advantage of miscues and secured the opening...

Athletes share Halloween favorites

Athletes share Halloween favorites

Rebecca Sykes and Hannah Snider November 6, 2016

Natalie Rodriguez Women’s Cross Country Year: Junior Stats: Best 4K mark in CSUSM history (14:11.5), record for the 6k, three CCAA runner of the week wins in 2016. Plans for Halloween: It’s my teammates birthday, Paula Stonehouse, on Halloween. We will probably go out to dinner. Favorite...

Cougars sweep Humboldt State in #DigPink match

Cougars sweep Humboldt State in #DigPink match

Sierra Silvas, Sports Reporter October 30, 2016

CSUSM swept Humboldt State on Oct. 22 in the #DigPink match that raised awareness about breast cancer. The Cougars’ defense had 56 digs and sophomore Faith Fortune made seven out of eight blocks. Fortune said the team did well executing and this would instill confidence going forward. “This...

Cougar Natalie Rodriguez excels during cross country season

Cougar Natalie Rodriguez excels during cross country season

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor October 30, 2016

Junior Natalie Rodriguez had a ground-breaking season for the CSUSM women’s cross country team during the 2016 campaign. The talented competitor has broken two school records for the 4,000-meter and the 6,000-meter, has been named California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Runner of the Week...

Sports Center video production team brings job opportunities

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor October 30, 2016

Interested in pursuing a career within sports media? Look no further because The Sports Center is hiring students for the upcoming 2016-17 basketball season within production media. Basketball season starts Oct. 27 and the Sports Center is looking for seven to 10 students who are interested in working...

Cougars finish strong at CCAA Championship

Cougars finish strong at CCAA Championship

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor October 30, 2016

CSUSM cross country ended their season on a high note at the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Cross Country Championships in Ontario on Oct. 22. Junior Natalie Rodriguez and junior Raelyn Werley earned All-CCAA honors in the women’s 6,000-meter race. Junior Vahagn Isayan earned...

Cougars dominate at ninth annual Cougar Challenge

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor October 30, 2016

The Cougars prevailed at home for the ninth annual Cougar Challenge the morning of Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Mangrum Track. Junior Natalie Rodriguez won the Challenge on the women’s side with a time of 17:30, a personal best. Rodriguez is the fifth Cougar to win the challenge. “That was a fun...

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