NCAA drug testing adjusts with modern drug habits
May 9, 2016
Over the last 30 years, the NCAA Convention has worked on creating the most appropriate testing methods, in compliance with third party administers, to prevent the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) among its athletes. Drug Free Sport, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is the nation’s leader in...
CSUN baseball coach emphasizes school, then sports
April 26, 2016
Baseball head coach Greg Moore slowly leans back in his chair inside his coach’s office at Matador Hall, interlocking his fingers behind his head. He inhales, then exhales slowly with a distant gaze at the blank wall deep in reminiscence. Two outs. Bottom of the ninth. One runner on, down...
CSUN baseball takes series opener from Hawaii
April 23, 2016
CSUN baseball rebounded from a three-game conference losing streak with a 2-1 win against Hawaii on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. Angel Rodriguez got the nod for his seventh start of the season and built off of his quality outing last week against UC Santa Barbara, where he threw six innings...
CSUN Baseball extends win streak, downs William & Mary
March 13, 2016
CSUN baseball extended its win streak to seven games after defeating William & Mary Tribe on Saturday afternoon. The Matador offense picked up where it left off from Thursday’s 11-3 victory over the Tribe, where CSUN had four extra base hits including one home run. On Saturday, senior Rayne...
CSUN baseball inconsistent, loses opener to CSU Bakersfield
February 20, 2016
Despite a late inning comeback, CSUN baseball dropped its home opener to Cal State Bakersfield on Friday at Matador Field. Hall of Fame sports broadcaster, Ross Porter, who is calling the play-by-play for the Matador home games in 2016, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the 58th season of CSUN...
Sophomore pitcher utilizes two sports to calm nerves
February 17, 2016
Joe Ryan, a 19-year-old right-handed pitcher for the CSUN baseball team sits on the side of the pool at the Student Recreation Center thinking back on what got him where he is today. He glares at the subtle ripples expanding throughout the water that are reminding him of the countless relationships...
CSUN baseball gears up for Big West title run
February 16, 2016
In preparation for the 2016 season, the CSUN baseball team gathered at Matador field to address expectations for their season. After team photos and individual portraits, players were dispersed into groups of four to meet with assistant coaches, media, and special guest Ross Porter.During his 28 years as a spor...
Super Bowl 50 is a tale of two quarterbacks
February 3, 2016
With just a few days away from the biggest sporting event in America, many football fans are still scratching their heads as to how Super Bowl 50 features two of the NFL's least likely teams. After defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Title Game, it appears Peyton Manning is meant to win...
Freshman forward wins second straight Big West player of the week
February 2, 2016
CSUN women's basketball Channon Fluker has won her second consecutive Big West Player of the week award; topping off a Matador's season-high three game winning streak. The 6'4" freshman out of Maranatha High School established her dominance on both sides of the ball against conference rivals UC Irvine...
Matadors finish preseason play at Long Beach State Winter Invitational
January 19, 2016
The CSUN women’s tennis team struggled heavily during the three day winter invitational preseason tournament this weekend at Long Beach State. The Matadors were unable to keep up with the talented opposing international roster led by junior French native Maeva Razakasoa. The 49ers collected a total...
