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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

CSUN outside hitter, Griffin Walters,12, fights to tap the ball toward the UCSD opposition during CSUNs Big West home opener on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors suffer heartbreak as Tritons come into town

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

After suffering defeat in San Diego on Thursday night, CSUN (9-10, 0-2 Big West) yet again lost to UC San Diego (11-10, 3-2 Big West) in a reverse sweep, which pushed the Matadors’ record to below 500. Before...

UC Irvine utility Airian Grisham, 4, looks to throw the ball into the goal as CSUN goalkeeper Meghan Lopez, 1, gets ready to block on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Matador Pool in Northridge, Calif.

UC Irvine prevails over CSUN in women’s water polo clash

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter March 17, 2024

A Big West match between UC Irvine and CSUN on Friday afternoon unfolded. The Anteaters showcased their dominance both offensively and defensively and their command in the pool was palpable, CSUN (16-11,...

#3 Forward Kyle Frelow defending UC Santa Barbaras #10 Jason Fontenet II in the first half on March 13, 2024 at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada.

Matadors upset Gauchos in overtime thriller

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2024

“Basketball is back at Cal State Northridge.” CSUN head coach Andy Newman couldn’t wait to get these words off his chest. It’s been ten years since the last time the CSUN men’s basketball...

Guard Dionte Bostick, 0, dribbles to the hoop, takes it up and gets fouled by the Cal Poly SLO defender shooting guard Quentin Jones, 1, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors hoping to win big at Big West Championships in Henderson

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2024

In year one of the Andy Newman era of CSUN men’s basketball, Newman successfully navigated the Matadors to the seventh seed in the 2024 Big West Basketball Championships. The Matadors have had their...

Kaitlyn Elsholz, 22, guard for CSUN Women’s basketball team, dribbling between two Hawaii Rainbow Wahine players during their match at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors come up empty as CSUN’s rally falls short versus Hawaii

Kevin Khachatryan, Sports Reporter March 12, 2024

The Matadors, who broke their 26-game losing streak on the road against UC San Diego (12-19, 8-12 Big West) in a nail-biting overtime win last week, hosted their final regular season game Thursday night....

File photo. Outside hitter Kyle Hobus, 7, hits the ball over to the UCLA Bruins as two defenders go up to block it on Friday, Jan 27, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Not-so-super Tuesday for CSUN men’s volleyball

Edward Segal, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2024

The Premier America Credit Union Arena was teeming with people throughout the evening. The game happening inside featured a miraculous comeback that almost happened. But many of the people inside the...

Guard Dionte Bostick, 0, goes up to the hoop against the UC Irvine defender on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors fall by 25 to top seed in Big West

Edward Segal, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2024

CSUN men’s basketball was taking on the top team in the Big West. They won five of their last seven, and were looking to secure a bye to the second round of the conference playoffs. The stakes could...

Attacker Jade Cuevas, 8, swims to the Sienas goalpost with the ball while looking for teammates at the Matador Pool on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.

CSUN women’s water polo drowns Saints in home opener

Kevin Khachatryan, Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

Following a successful 3-1 run in the Tina Finali Tournament, the Matadors (14- 4) demonstrated their dominance in their first home game against the Siena College Saints (6-7) on Thursday afternoon. CSUN...

Head coach Carlene Mitchell writes a play down on a dry-erase board during a timeout against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors women’s basketball blows lead versus Bakersfield to lose their 22nd straight game

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter February 21, 2024

CSUN (2-22, 0-14, Big West) opened the game with a 6-0 lead against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (8-15, 5-9 Big West) on Thursday night and then went scoreless in the last two minutes of the third...

Matadors forward DeSean Allen-Eikens drives to the rim to score a layup to give CSUN an early 5-0 lead while being defended by Long Beach forward Aboubacar Traore at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 17.

Matadors go cold against Long Beach State, Elbees drown CSUN’s four-game win streak in second half

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter February 21, 2024

After back-to-back wins on the road against UC Santa Barbara and CSU Bakersfield, CSUN returned in the win column, winning their last four games and looking to win their fifth game in a row against the...

File photo: The CSUN mens volleyball team defeated Hope International University in three sets on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Men’s volleyball secures three-set victory prior to 10-day break

Edward Segal, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2024

CSUN men’s volleyball (8-5) picked up a three-set victory against Hope International University (4-4), and entered familiar territory with the win as they head into a 10-day break. In their latest...

CSUN baseballs Kevin Fitzer, 33, waits for a pitch during a game against UC Riverside on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Matador Field in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN baseball looks to utilize last season’s momentum to chase 2024 Big West crown

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor February 15, 2024

As the weather warms up and CSUN winter sports come to an end, America’s favorite pastime returns to the Valley. On Friday, Feb. 16, CSUN baseball takes on visiting Utah Valley University at Matador...

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