The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Matador guard Ashlee Guay goes up for a layup during the game against University of San Diego Friday night. Though the freshman guard scored 17 points, it wasnt enough as CSUN fell to the Toreros 60-58. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Matadors’ rally falls short as San Diego advance in WNIT

Anthony Carpio March 16, 2012

SAN DIEGO – Though they trailed by as much as 13 points, their efforts Friday night just wasn’t enough. Offensive boards by the University of San Diego and late turnovers spelled the end of the...

Matador forward Violet Alama helps teammate Janae Sharpe up after she was fouled during CSUN’s game against LBSU on March 6. CSUN had time off and is now prepared to face USD in the WNIT Friday. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

Women’s basketball: Picking it up: CSUN hits San Diego for WNIT

Anthony Carpio March 14, 2012

It’s been more than a week – nine days, in fact – since the Matadors lost in the first round of the Big West Conference Tournament. But with time to regroup and earning a spot in the Women’s...

Matador center Camille Mahlknecht runs onto the court during their first-round game against LBSU on March 6. Though the 49ers knocked them out of the conference tournament, the Matadors earned a berth into the WNIT. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Not done yet: Matadors earn spot in WNIT

Anthony Carpio March 13, 2012

Although the Matadors missed out on the NCAA tournament, women’s basketball head coach Jason Flowers and his squad were given another chance of at postseason play with a bid for the Women’s National...

CSUN attacker Melissa Doll, left, tries to get by Occidental utility player Katya Soot Tuesday night. After defeating Bucknell 14-4, the Matadors also beat Occidental 19-6. Photo Credit: Tessie Narvarro / Multimedia Editor

Water polo: Streaking: Matadors win sixth in a row

Anthony Carpio March 13, 2012

After cruising past Bucknell (10-12) earlier in the afternoon in a 14-4 victory, the Matadors (10-11) carried that win into the night as they steamrolled through Occidental (15-3) in a staggering 19-6...

CSUN outside hitter Matt Stork (11) stands on off to the sideline after only playing for the first two sets against Harvard Saturday night. Stork, who hit -.188 for the game, saw limited playing time and was fatigued after playing back-to-back games, according to teammate Julius Hoefer. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Men’s volleyball: Stagnant hitting and errors contribute to Matador loss to Harvard

Anthony Carpio March 11, 2012

The Matadors couldn’t continue their solid play after having a great hitting percentage the day before in their game against Loyola (Ill.) as CSUN (8-11) fell in four sets (25-17, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22)...

Matador pitcher Mia Pagano looks for a strike against Harvard Saturday afternoon. Pagano recorded three strikeouts, but her opening pitches allowed two runs for the Crimson. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Softball: Pitching woes lead to back-to-back Matador losses to Harvard

Anthony Carpio March 10, 2012

A slow start on pitching led to CSUN’s 5-2 loss against Harvard Saturday afternoon at Matador Diamond. The Matadors (5-18) were swept by the Crimson (5-3) in the Northridge Classic, winning both...

Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: CSUN blows 19-point lead, loses to LBSU in first round of tournament

Anthony Carpio March 7, 2012

Their biggest lead of the game was 19 points after CSUN center Jasmine Erving sank two free throws Tuesday night. With 17:32 left in the game, the Matadors were riding an 18-0 run and it looked...

CSUN head coach Jason Flowers looks back at his bench during a game against UC Davis on Feb. 18. Following a four-win season in 2010-11, Flowers won 17 regular-season games in 2011-12. He was named Big West Coach of the Year Monday.

Women’s basketball: Flowers’ turnaround of Matadors in 2011-12 leads to Big West COY award

Anthony Carpio March 5, 2012

He’s selfless as selfless gets; a man that puts others before himself, and tries to teach that same philosophy to his team. And what does someone like that get in return? Coach of the Year. After...

CSUN center Jasmine Erving (34) looks on during a Saturday game vs. Fullerton. The Matadors are the second seed of the Big West Tournament.

Women’s basketball: No. 2 Matadors host No. 7 Long Beach State in first round of Big West Tournament

Anthony Carpio March 5, 2012

After a solid performance that got them a win against Cal State Fullerton to end the regular season Saturday, the Matadors secured the second seed in the Big West Tournament and will face Long Beach...

The Matadors celebrate their two graduating seniors, Bridgette Conejo and Jasmine Erving, after their victory against CSUF Saturday night at the Matadome. CSUN is now locked into second place for the Big West Tournament. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Senior Photographer

Women’s basketball: Standout freshman performance breaks down CSUF on Senior Day

Anthony Carpio March 3, 2012

It was Senior Day for the Matadors as well as their last game of the season. After two losses on the road, CSUN had only one thing on its mind: winning. And that’s exactly what they did. After...

Guard Janae Sharpe shoots from long range during a game against Cal Poly last Saturday. The Matadors aim for a win against Cal State Fullerton Saturday. Photo Credit: Ken Scarboro / Editor in chief

Women’s basketball: CSUN hosts season closer on Senior Day

Anthony Carpio March 1, 2012

CSUN’s Big West Conference season is winding down to an end, and it’s hasn’t looked particularly pretty for the team after this past weekend. “We struggled on defense. We weren’t getting...

CSUN head coach Jason Flowers talks to guard Ashlee Guay about a foul she commited during their game against Cal Poly. Fouls were one of many areas where CSUN struggled in its loss to the Mustangs Saturday night. Photo Credit: Ken Scarboro / Editor in chief

Women’s basketball: Shooting woes continue for the Matadors as they fall to Cal Poly

Anthony Carpio February 25, 2012

SAN LUIS OBISPO – It was something that had not been seen from the Matadors since the beginning of the season: back-to-back double-digit losses. And with the Big West Conference season winding down,...

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