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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

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...

Forward DeSean Allen-Eikens, 25 (left), and forward Keonte Jones, 4 (right), get ready to box out  Cal Poly SLO defender Kobe Sanders, 3 (center), during free throws on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors corral the Mustangs and earn 15th win

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor February 12, 2024

After a rough five-game losing streak in the middle of the season, CSUN (15-9, 6-6 Big West) has now strung together back-to-back home wins after defeating Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (4-20, 0-12 Big West)...

Matadors guard Erica Adams scores the tough contested layup off a defensive stop to cut the lead to 33-31 with under two minutes left in the first half at the Premier Credit Union Area on Jan. 10 in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors’ defense fails to stop Gauchos’ offense in 21st straight loss

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter February 12, 2024

In another one-possession game with less than a minute left in the fourth, CSUN failed to close the game out with a win, as the Matadors could not get the rebound after a missed shot from UC Santa Barbara...

CSUNs ice hockey team before the game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

Following senior night, ice hockey heads to playoffs

Miley Alfaro, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

Saturday night was an emotional one for CSUN ice hockey seniors. Prior to hosting UC Santa Barbara, the Matadors celebrated their senior night, which consisted of a celebration of the senior players, as...

Guard Amiyah Ferguson, 1, shoots free throws during the game against UC San Diego on Feb. 1, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors’ comeback falls short against Tritons

Luis Silva, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

A furious second half rally by the Matadors (2-19, 0-11 Big West) fell short in heartbreaking fashion as they were edged by the UC San Diego Tritons (10-12, 6-5 Big West) 53-52, Thursday night in Northridge. Guard...

Coach Andy Newman, challenging his men to pick up their slack on defense at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Feb. 3, 2024.

Matadors snap five-game losing streak with win against UC Riverside

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor February 5, 2024

On the verge of extending their losing streak to six games, the CSUN Matadors (14-9, 5-6 Big West) came back to beat UC Riverside (8-15, 3-8 Big West) 76-70, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on...

Matadors forward Talo Li-Uperesa shoots a contested layup with UC Irvine forward Nevaeh Dean putting both her hands up at the Premier America Credit Union Area on Jan. 27, 2024, in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors drop 17th straight game, fall to the Anteaters

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter January 30, 2024

Another late game collapse by the Matadors (2-17, 0-9 Big West) led the Anteaters of UC Irvine (13-6, 7-2 Big West) to take advantage of the game on Saturday afternoon. Irvine scored 21 points off the...

CSUNs bench celebrates as the Matadors score a point against the Central State Marauders at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27 in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors handle business against winless Marauders

Edward Segal, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2024

The shift from 11th-ranked University of Southern California to winless Central State University couldn’t have been any greater for CSUN men’s volleyball. The Matadors entered the game against...

Matador guard Dionte Bostick, 0, struggled behind the three-point line against Cal State Bakersfield in Northridge, Calif., on January 25, 2024.

Matadors drop third straight, move to .500 in conference play

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2024

Andy Newman’s squad is facing a confidence issue. The Matadors have now dropped three games in a row after Thursday night’s loss to CSU Bakersfield 64-56 at the Premier America Credit Union Arena. Newman...

File photo. Forward Ana Carolina De Jesus, 10, pulls the ball up to shoot while CSU Bakersfields center Soli Herrera, 13, tries to defend her on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Late Game Collapse Leads to 15th straight loss for the Matadors

Luis Silva, Sports Reporter January 24, 2024

An early fourth quarter collapse by the Matadors (2-15, 0-7 Big West) led to the UC Riverside Highlanders (10-8, 5-3 Big West) running away with a 57-46 victory, Saturday afternoon in Northridge. The...

Matador forward Keonte Jones comes out of the timeout with the Matadors trailing 41-17 with six minutes left in the first half at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Jan. 18 in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors blown out in an ugly loss to the Gauchos

Kevin Khachatryan, Sports Reporter January 22, 2024

Entering the game Thursday night, the Matadors (13-6, 4-3 Big West) matched up against the defending conference champion Gauchos of Santa Barbara (11-7, 4-4 Big West). CSUN came into the game on a six-game...

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