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Cougars win their first CCAA game against Chico State

Cougars win their first CCAA game against Chico State

Hannah Snider, Sports Club Reporter September 28, 2016

On Sept. 23, CSUSM’s Women’s Soccer team went head-to-head with the Chico State Wildcats. With final score of 1-0, the Cougars won their first California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) game of the season. The first half of the game took place primarily on the home side, giving the defense...

Tritons defeat Cougars at fourth annual Reis Cup

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 28, 2016

The Cougars were away on Saturday, Sept. 24 for another CCAA showdown against UCSD. Though the Cougars were evenly matched with the Tritons, they fell short and lost three sets to one (25-23, 20-25,17-25, 22-25).   Ken Grosse, Senior Associate Athletics Director of UCSD, created this special...

Cougars shut out top-ranked Tritons

Cougars shut out top-ranked Tritons

Sierra Silvas, Sports Reporter September 28, 2016

CSUSM’s Men’s Soccer held their first game of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Conference at home against the UCSD Tritons on Wednesday, Sept. 21.   The Cougars completed a shutout against the Tritons and upset the No. 21-ranked team in the CCAA conference.   The...

Cougars race strong at Coyote Challenge

Cougars race strong at Coyote Challenge

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 28, 2016

The men’s and women’s cross country team dominated at the Coyote Challenge on Sept. 24 in San Bernardino.   Head Cross Country Coach Steve Scott is extremely proud of the way his athletes have been succeeding.   “We just have some very talented, hard working athletes, they...

The heat is on

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter September 28, 2016

On Sept. 18, the CSUSM Surf Club held tryouts for the upcoming surf season at Crosswaithe Street beach in Oceanside. Each contestant surfed three heats, accumulating points as they advanced.   There were seventeen spots available. The men’s top twelve short-boarders, the women’s top three...

Cougars succeed at UC Riverside Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 24, 2016

Junior Natalie Rodriguez has broken another school record in the 6,000-meter race on Sept. 17 at the UC Riverside Invitational. This is the second meet in a row Rodriguez has broken a school record. The women’s team finished in fourth overall the men’s team finished in fifth place. Rodriguez...

Cougars succeed at UC Riverside Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 20, 2016

Junior Natalie Rodriguez has broken another school record in the 6,000-meter race on Sept. 17 at the UC Riverside Invitational. This is the second meet in a row Rodriguez has broken a school record. The women’s team finished in fourth overall the men’s team finished in fifth place. Rodriguez...

First conference win of the season for the Cougars

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 20, 2016

The Cougars earned their first California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference win Saturday, Sept. 17 at The Sports Center with 3 sets (21-25, 25-21, 25-9, 27-29, 15-9). Freshman Maddy Newcombe had 18.5 points, 16 kills and 4 blocks while Freshman Aleese Wheaton had an exceptional game...

Women's Volleyball succeeds at showcase

Women’s Volleyball succeeds at showcase

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 14, 2016

CSUSM women’s volleyball competed in the NCAA Division II West Regional Volleyball Show from Thursday, Sept. 8 to Saturday, Sept. 10 at Cal State East Bay, where they racked up three wins in four games played.   On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Cougars swept Holy Names in three sets: 25-20, 25-8...

Recognizing Club Sports

Recognizing Club Sports

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 14, 2016

Club sports give students the opportunity to compete in the sport they love that works with their schedules. There are 11 club sports at CSUSM, giving students a wide range to choose from.   Cheer, dance, baseball and wrestling are some of the clubs available. Students run all aspects, including...

CSUSM’s Surf Team succeeds in National Competition

CSUSM’s Surf Team succeeds in National Competition

Hannah Snider, Club Sports Reporter September 14, 2016

The Cougars Surf Team brought the heat this summer in Salt Creek, Dana Point, California at the 2016 National Scholastic Surfing Association’s National Championship which lasted from June 11-13. The Cougars placed 15th in the nation with a total score of 17.   Tim Varner, a transfer...

Meet the newest Cougar on campus, Head Baseball Coach Matt Guiliano

Meet the newest Cougar on campus, Head Baseball Coach Matt Guiliano

Shane Siemsen, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2016

Cougars have something to look forward to this upcoming baseball season thanks to new Head Coach Matt Guiliano.   Over the summer break, it was announced that for the first time in school history, CSUSM would have a new head baseball coach. Guiliano’s official start with the team in an administrative...

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