Gavin Newsom addresses CSU athletics
December 21, 2016
Earlier this month after the NCAA's decision to put the CSUN men's basketball program on three year probation due to academic fraud, California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom issued a letter to CSU Chancellor Timothy White regarding the state of CSU athletics. Among Newsom's chief concerns were...
Women’s basketball hoping for bounce back
October 6, 2016
It was not long ago that the CSUN women's basketball team was a force to be reckoned with.Prior to last season, the Matadors had won back to back Big West Conference championships and had two appearances in the NCAA Tournament. With several departing seniors and brand new freshman taking their place, the...
Men’s basketball warms up for season
October 6, 2016
With a new season rapidly approaching, the CSUN men's basketball team is anticipating a return to glory. The Matadors have had success in past seasons, advancing to the NCAA Tournament in both 2001 and 2009. Prior to the team's move to Division 1 in 1990, the Matadors were regulars in the NCAA Division...
This Week in Sports
September 12, 2016
Monday 9/12: 1) Mens's soccer at UCLA 7 p.m. Friday 9/16: 1) Women's soccer vs Loyola Chicago at Milwaukee, Wis., 2:30 p.m. 2) Women's volleyball vs BYU at Provo, UT 7 p.m. Saturday 9/17: 1) Men's soccer at Utah Valley 6 p.m. 2) Women's cross country at UC Riverside Invitational...
Kendall Smith gains year of eligibility for men’s basketball
August 29, 2016
CSUN men's basketball player Kendall Smith will receive an extra year of athletic eligibility, according to a press release from the CSUN Athletic Department. Smith, who transferred to CSUN from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2015, will enter this upcoming season as a junior. As per the press ...
Sports Calendar Aug. 29
August 24, 2016
September 2 Women's volleyball vs. Hofstra (Las Vegas, 12 p.m.) Women's volleyball vs. Sacramento State (Las Vegas, 5 p.m.) Men's soccer vs. New Mexico (University of New Mexico, 6 p.m.) Women's soccer vs. Ball State (Matador Soccer Field, 7 p.m.) September 3 Men's cross country - USF invitationa...
Former Big West players sharpen skills at the Drew League
August 18, 2016
Playing professional basketball overseas, Mike Efevberha was surprised when people started coming up to him and calling him 'Money Mike.' It was then that he knew the Drew League had arrived. Efevberha only played one season for the CSUN men's basketball team as a junior in 2006, leading the team...
Women’s basketball loses in first round of Big West Tournament
March 9, 2016
They were unable to take care of the basketball throughout the season and it finally caught up with them when it mattered most. The CSUN women's basketball team committed 15 turnovers as their season ended with a 72-51 loss to the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Mustangs in the opening round of the Big West...
Matadors snap four game losing streak
March 5, 2016
The CSUN women's basketball team pulled off an 82-71 victory on the road over the Cal State Fullerton Titans on Thursday night.The win improves the Matadors to 7-22, and 5-10 in Big West Conference play. Leading the way for the Matadors was the first-year center Channon Fluker who continued her stro...
CSUN can’t continue hot start, loses to UCSB
February 19, 2016
A hot start was not enough for the CSUN women's basketball team as it lost on the road to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 70-58, Thursday night. The loss drops the Matadors to 6-19, including 4-7 in Big West Conference. The Matadors jumped out to a double-digit lead at the end of the first quarter,...
Matadors continue improved play, roll to victory
February 15, 2016
After getting off to a slow start this season, the CSUN women's basketball team is trying to turn things around. The Matadors have won four of their last six games, including a 62-48 victory over the visiting UC Irvine Anteaters on Saturday evening. The win improved the Matadors to 6-18 and 4-6...
Matadors losing traction, falters against UC Riverside
February 8, 2016
The CSUN women's basketball team lost their second consecutive game, 83-76 on the road against the UC Riverside Highlanders on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops the Matadors to 5-18, 3-6 in Big West Conference play. For the Highlanders, it was their eighth straight victory improving them to 8-0...