Daily Sundial

Cole wins championship to cap 1st indoor season

Debby von Winckelmann • April 2, 2008

As most CSUN students were hurrying to get started on their spring break, freshman Reindell Cole was sprinting down the runway at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. and launching himself into the fifth-best long jump in the world and the national championship.

Win streak could reach 12 straight

Debby von Winckelmann • March 15, 2008

The Cal State Northridge men's volleyball team will return to action tomorrow, looking to make it 12 straight wins, when it takes on the University of Hawai'i Warriors at the Matadome at 7 p.m. The Matadors, took a break after beating the Pepperdine Waves 30-26, 28-30, 30-25, 26-30, 15-11 on March 12 at the Matadome.

Season ends quietly on the road

Debby von Winckelmann • March 12, 2008

While the men's team was celebrating a successful 2008 season, the women's team ended its season quietly in San Luis Obispo, with a 71-55 loss to Cal Poly on Saturday. In stark contrast to the men, who are conference co-champions, the CSUN women did not win a single conference game, resulting in a last place finish in the Big West and a seat in the stands while the Big West tournament goes on without them this week.

Matadors miss opportunity, drop game to No. 13 Long Beach, 7-5

Debby von Winckelmann • March 12, 2008

When you're ranked 14th in the nation, but competing in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation where most of the other teams are ranked higher, you have to take advantage of every opportunity to get a conference win. The Matadors missed a great opportunity on Saturday, losing 7-5 to the 13th-ranked Long Beach 49ers at Matador pool.

Northridge trounces Trojans for record 10th straight win

Debby von Winckelmann • March 11, 2008

The Cal State Northridge men's volleyball team set a new school record for consecutive wins on Friday night by beating USC 28-30, 30-22, 30-22, 30-22 at the Matadome. CSUN, ranked third nationally, pounded 63 kills and hit .363 as a team in its tenth straight win, compared to USC's 55 kills and a .

Matadors defeated by Trojans

Debby von Winckelmann • March 6, 2008

The Cal State Northridge women's water polo team became the 42nd straight victim at the McDonald's Swim Stadium at USC. The Matadors, ranked 14th in the nation, lost to the No. 4 Trojans 12-4 on Saturday. CSUN is now 4-8 overall and 0-2 in the MPSF conference.

Matadors split results with St. John’s, Saint Mary’s

Debby von Winckelmann • March 5, 2008

The Cal State Northridge women's softball team played two double-headers over the weekend, splitting results against St. Johns on Saturday and Saint Mary's on Sunday. The Matadors beat St. John's 4-0 in Saturday's first game and lost the second 5-0. On Sunday, Northridge lost the first game to Saint Mary's 3-2, then came back to win the second 8-0.

Northridge third after beating No. 2 Long Beach State

Debby von Winckelmann • March 5, 2008

The Cal State Northridge men's volleyball team is now ranked third in the nation, after upsetting the number two team, Long Beach State (30-28, 25-30, 30-24, 26-30, 15-13), in a five-game match at the Gold Mine on Friday night. The Matadors, ranked fourth last week, followed up that match by defeating UC San Diego (30-24, 30-22, 20-30, 30-25) in four games on Saturday night, for their eighth straight win.

Matadors lose to Anteaters 65-61

Debby von Winckelmann • March 4, 2008

Just like so many other times this season, time ran out with the Cal State Northridge women's basketball team behind on the scoreboard. This time, though, the end of the game also marked the end of the home season and the end of any hopes of a post season for the Matadors, who will be the only Big West team not playing in the Big West Tournament.

Matadors open 2008 season

Debby von Winckelmann • February 27, 2008

The Cal State Northridge baseball team got its first win of 2008 in the opening series against Northwestern over the weekend. The Matadors took Sunday's game 17-9, to prevent a sweep after losing on Friday 13-7 and Saturday, 3-2. Junior Richard Cates led the offensive effort in the series, hitting .

Northridge encounters rough water in Irvine

Debby von Winckelmann • February 27, 2008

The Cal State Northridge women's water polo team battled in some rough water over the weekend as it competed in the UC Irvine Invitational, a tournament that included 16 nationally ranked teams, all of which were ranked higher than the Matadors at No. 17. CSUN was able to pull off one upset, against No.

Northridge wins 2 of 5 in Houston tournament

Debby von Winckelmann • February 27, 2008

The Cal State Northridge women's softball team closed out its preseason tournament schedule with two wins and three losses at the three-day Houston Marriott Classic at the University of Houston over the weekend. The Matadors opened play on Friday with a loss to Boston University, 3-0, and to their 16th-ranked hosts, the Houston Cougars, 3-1.