After facing four ranked opponents at the Michigan Invitational to start the season, the Cal State Northridge women’s water polo team will return to California for a tripleheader on Saturday against Azusa Pacific, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Concordia University, Irvine on the campus of Cal Baptist. The Matadors went 1-3 against the ranked teams, with the lone victory coming in a 6-5 upset over No. 13 Indiana. “Our first games were like a trial, it was a chance to get the… Read more

Date of Birth: May 19, 1987 Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia Height: 6’8″ Position: Forward Major: Pan-African Studies Season stats: 16.1 points/game, 9.3 rebounds/game, 54.1 free-throw percentage, 58.6 field goal percentage, 0.6 assists/game in 21 games. FAVORITES Food: “It is a tie between Mac ‘n’ Cheese and rice, grilled chicken with broccoli and cheese. Music: Rap and R&B Movie: “3 Strikes” by DJ Pooh Song: “Message” by Trey Songz Athlete: Kobe Bryant Books: “I read a lot of documentaries about… Read more

Matador Chris Gale recently came back from Europe where he played for the Division III American College Hockey Association All-Star team (ACHA), which was a first for a California native to participate in. Gale said it was one of the greatest experiences in his hockey career. He lived part of a dream, traveling to Europe and playing four hockey games, he said. “I heard a little bit like, ‘Shouldn’t you be surfing’ that kind of stuff,” said Gale, who leads… Read more

After an emotional end to last season that resulted in defeat at the Big West Tournament championship game against nemesis UC Irvine, the Matadors are looking toward a fresh start. The Matador women’s water polo team, who ranked ninth in the nation at one point, are now in the process of rebuilding and are preparing themselves to get back to the Big West championship. “The fall was spent incorporating the freshmen into the system,” said head coach Marcelo Leonardi, who… Read more

After an emotional end to last season that resulted in defeat at the Big West Tournament championship game against nemesis UC Irvine, the Matadors are looking toward a fresh start. The Matadors women’s water polo team, who ranked No. 9 in the nation at one point, are now in the process of rebuilding and preparing themselves to get back to the Big West championship. “The fall was spent incorporating the freshmen into the system,” said head coach Marcelo Leonardi, who’s… Read more

Full name: Rashaun McLemore Date of Birth: May 13, 1986 Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia Height: 6’5 Position: Guard/forward Major: Pan African Studies Stats last season: Assist 21, Steals 18, Field goal percentage .393 FAVORITES Food: Fried chicken Music: Rap Movie: “Menace II Society” by Albert Hughs Song: “My Struggles” by Lil Boosie Athlete: Paul Pierce Book: None Life Greatest Goal Accomplishment: “Coming back to play Division I basketball” Most Embarrassing Moment: “When I was 15 the barber shop messed… Read more

Full name: Josh Greene Date of Birth: April 24, 1992 Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA Height: 6’0 Position: Guard Major: Undeclared Stats last season at Community Charter: Field goal percentage .570, three point percentage .606 FAVORITES Food: Soul food Music: Everything Movie: “Glory Road” directed by James Gartner Song: None Athlete: Kobe Bryant Book: None Life Greatest Difficulty: “Adjusting to college” Greatest Goal Accomplishment: “Becoming a Division I athlete” Most Embarrassing Moment: Nothing Hobbies: Listening to music and workout… Read more

Full name: Raymond Cody Date of Birth: February 10, 1989 Place of Birth: Lancaster, CA Height: 6’5 Position: Guard Major: Pan African Studies Stats last season: Assist 25, Steals 21 and field goal percentage .327 FAVORITES Food: Lasagna Music: Hip Hop and R&B Movie: “The Wood” directed by Rick Famuyiwa Song: None Athlete: Kobe Bryant Book: Anything by John Wooden Life Greatest Goal Accomplishment: “Getting though the first three years of college” Most Embarrassing Moment: “I fell of my bike… Read more

Get to know… Mason Lomeli FAVORITES Food: Chicken Strips Music: Rap Movie: Step Brothers Song: “Ink My Whole Body” by Wiz Khalifa Athlete: Kobe Bryant Book: Harry Potter books Life Greatest Difficulty: Time management Greatest Goal Accomplishment: Graduate high school Most Embarrassing Moment: Fell off skateboard in front of cute girls Hobbies: Skateboarding hockey Best part of my game: Hitting Part of my game that needs improvement: Offensive scoring Best team I’ve played against so far: College of the Canyons… Read more