Too much fear causes people to be overcautious. In women’s tennis doubles match, Captain, Whitney Paluch was hitting weak second serves. Her second topspin serve was so weak that the opponent was hitting forehand winner and giving a sarcastic smile. She was also playing into the opponent’s forehand, her biggest forte. Instead she could have played a body serve to throw her of balance and played with more courage. Fear reflects in a person’s performance resulting in poor results. We… Read more

Sometime people fail to use their skills to its fullest potential. In her singles tennis match against Natasha Marks of Arizona, she was playing baseline rallies. However, she was playing a defensive game, running from one end of the court to another. Instead of playing baseline, she could have played approach shots an, allowing her to attack the net where she excels. Serve and volley put pressure on the opponent with constant movements forcing her to make unforced errors. Also,… Read more

In the same match, Brooke showed the importance of being a supportive partner.

The other day I was wathching womens’ tennis game against Wyoming. One of the game featured doubles Brooke Doane/Anna Yang.

While attending doubles tennis match featuring Brooke Daone with Anna Yang, I could see that the wind was affecting the players’ game. Therefore, I say when there’s a wind the matches should be postponed. The players were making adjustments to their games such as hitting weak serves which is detriment to their overall outcome. Also, they weren’t able to control the ball. There was an instance where Yang barely hit the ball because she mistimed it. The ball hit the… Read more

The other day I was attending women’s tennis game against Hawaii. One the games featured Captain Brooke Daone who was having a tough time in her singles game. Although she was controlling her points with her serve and volley tactic, nevertheless she’ committing unforced error with her volleys. She became increasingly upset and started berating herself “Why Brooke.” When it was time to rest, you could feel that she was ready to rip anybody who dared to talk to her…. Read more

Sundial Sports reporting from the Matadome where the Matadors and the Kingsmen are getting ready to take the floor in ten minutes in the first game of the preseason. Halftime: CSUN 39 CLU 27 The Matadors semmed rusty to start the game being down 12 to 17 at one point in the first half. Then the news guys lead the Matadors on a 17 to 2 run. Lenny Daniel, Kevin Menner and Rashaun Mclemore started the rally. Daniel is tied… Read more

The Cal State Northridge men’s soccer team defeats Fullerton 1-0 in overtime. Cameron Sims scored his seventh goal of the year to get the Matadors one step closer to the Big West Tournament. The benched erupted after Sims’ winning goal. On senior day Sim’s couldnt have asked for a better ending to finish his last game at Matador Field. Matadors now need to wait to see what UC Davis does later today against UC Santa Barbara. Davis’ loses CSUN is in the tourney.

The Matadors and the Titans have played 90 minutes of scoreless soccer at Matador Field. CSUN has two 10 minute overtime periods to score a goal or there season will be lost. Fullerton can just play for the tie and still get in the tournament.