By: Justin Donner Sports Editor The seats surrounding the court rumbled as a packed house came out to cheer on the men’s basketball team against Daemen College Saturday night. It was the headliner for CSUSM’s homecoming week, and the team did not disappoint. The Cougars maintained a healthy...

The Cougar’s exhibition loss, of 81-66 to a high caliber NCAA Division I program, revealed a team that is ready to take on their conference. Viejas Arena was loud, but the men’s basketball team contended throughout the matchup.