The Matadors are making everything they throw in and Cal Poly can’t even make a wide-open 3-pointer. The Matadors lead 24-6 with seven minutes to go in the first half. It certainly looks like a No. 2 vs. a No. 9. Titus Shelton can’t buy a bucket, or a whistle, for the Mustangs. …
Read moreJosh Jenkins has had two turnovers early on and just came off the floor slumping his shoulders and looking down. CSUN’s up 13-6 with 11:47 to go in the first half. Cal Poly missed 10 of its first 11 shots. Now back to the game, where Chaz Thomas almost fell into me. …
Read moreThat’s Bobby Braswell’s message to the refs early on as they’ve been stopping the game constantly with fouls. They just called another one. I don’t think Braswell minds this one as it’s an and-one for Therin Taylor. CSUN’s up 9-2 early on. Josh Jenkins just checked in. …
Read moreMark Hill’s CSUN’s starting point guard tonight. The rest of the home squad is composed of Vincent Cordell, Rob Haynes, Kenny Daniels and Tremaine Townsend. Cal Poly’s going with Wes Dipprey, Titus Shelton, Chaz Thomas, Lorenzo Keeler and Shawn Lewis. …
Read moreJosh Jenkins sang the anthem along with teammates and is in uniform although his ankle looked to be wrapped a bit more than usual. We’ll have to wait and see if he’ll start or they’ll take it easy on him tonight. Five minutes til game time and the Matadome isn’t even halfway full yet. …
Read moreFor all the worries surrounding forward Tremaine Townsend’s ankle, it looks like Josh Jenkins is the one worrying Head Coach Bobby Braswell the most. Jenkins sustained a mild sprained ankle during practice Monday and was wearing a protective boot Tuesday. Athletic trainer Steve Grech said his availability for the Matadors’ Big West Conference game against [...]…
Read moreThat was his word to describe it as the Matadors came out to practice Monday at the Matadome, even though he seemed to not want to put pressure on the foot. A team official called his injury a high-ankle spraing, but Townsend said he’s be ready to go for Wednesday’s game against Cal Poly. …
Read moreSo the Matadors will have to travel to the state of the potato, Idaho, for their non-conference ESPN Bracketbuster game against the Vandals on Feb. 21. Idaho (10-11, 4-4 WAC) is led by guard Mac Hopson, who’s averaging 17 points and six assists per game. He is also a 49-percent three-point shooter. When approached about the [...]…
Read moreAlonso Tacanga Sports Editor The first time the Matadors lost to the Roadrunners this season, it was clearly evident they were not the No. 1 team everyone thought they were at the time. “I remember a bad taste I had in my mouth about how we played that game,” CSUN Head Coach Bobby Braswell said about the [...]…
Read moreThere wasn’t much to update on, other than the fact that the Matadors got an easy one against the Roadrunners, 79-62. They’ve now won four straight games. Full recap to come. …
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