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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Brianna Higgins recognized as Athlete of the Month

Brianna Higgins recognized as Athlete of the Month

Burtland Dixon, Web and Social Media manager February 24, 2016

A team-first mindset and hardworking mentality are intangibles that are hard to come by. Fortunately for the CSUSM women’s basketball team, the Student Athlete of the Month, Brianna Higgins, provides just that. “I think just being a senior and having [two] games left, I’m just going all...

Senior standout received Athlete of the Month honor

Senior standout received Athlete of the Month honor

Lex Garcia, Assistant Features Editor February 24, 2016

  College is hard enough with managing classes and life at the same time. Imagine how hard it would be if you added a competitive sport on top that. If you do all those things, and do it well, there is no doubt that you deserve some praise. Declan Daly, a six foot seven senior from Anaheim,...

Taylor driving past his defender

Men’s basketball takes down Cal State San Bernardino on Senior Night

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 21, 2016

  The CSUSM men’s basketball team, led by a talented group of seniors, put on a show in a win against conference rival Cal State San Bernardino on Feb. 21. “[It was a] great night for the seniors. Happy they won it,” Head Coach Jim Saia said of the 86-80 victory. Carrying momentum...

Being double teamed as was the norm for the second half of the game

Women’s basketball defeated by Cal State San Bernardino on Senior Night

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 21, 2016

  CSUSM women’s basketball lost to 5th ranked Cal State San Bernardino at MiraCosta College on Feb.21. The evening started on a high note, with the only senior, Brianna Higgins, being honored in  pregame ceremonies. Despite the special nature of the night, the Cougars were unable to...

Women’s Basketball loses against CSU Los Angeles

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2016

  The Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team fell to Cal State Los Angeles on Feb. 6 with a score of 56-59. CSUSM faced a couple of challenges during the game, but continued to give it their all. During the first quarter, Guard Ashley Ontiveros scored four phenomenal three-pointers...

CSUSM men’s basketball falls to CSULA in conference matchup

Amy Chastain, Sports Editor February 8, 2016

  CSUSM men’s basketball fell to Cal State LA in conference play on Feb. 6 at MiraCosta College. At tip off, the Cougars ranked fourth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) with a 9-4 conference record. Despite the prowess the Cougars have been able to exhibit in...

Know your Cougars episode 1!

Know your Cougars episode 1!

January 22, 2016

Catch up with your favorite players of the Men's Basketball team

Adam Eakles throws down a slam to stat off the game.

Undefeated Cougars thrill sold-out crowd

November 27, 2013

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...

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