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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Larry Hughes II (right) attempts to fastbreak during a game against Fresno State at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Dec. 10, 2025. The Matadors won 89-87.

Clutch three from Davis secures CSUN win over Fresno State

Sara Wolf, Reporter December 11, 2025

The men’s basketball team hosted Fresno State in the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Wednesday night. The Matadors took an 89-87 win after CSUN guard Josiah Davis hit a last second three, securing...

Head Coach Aquiles Montoya during the first round of the Big West Women's Volleyball Championship tournament at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif., on Nov. 26, 2025. The Matadors lost in 3 sets.

Aquiles Montoya: Reppin’ the Ridge

Emily Maciel, Sports Editor December 10, 2025

Aquiles Montoya has had a vision and big plans for CSUN’s growing women’s volleyball program since he was hired on as the head coach in 2024. In just two years, he’s helped the team break records...

An overview shot of the field at Sofi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 7, 2025.

Must-watch matchups in next summer’s World Cup

Jabes Pascual, Contributor December 9, 2025

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced the participation of the countries and matches that soccer fans have been waiting for. With over 104 matches in under 40 days, expect...

Graphic by Shayla Do

PREVIEW: Springing back into sports next semester

Aiden Hinojos, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2025

As the fall semester comes to a close and winter break begins, several CSUN athletics teams are starting their preparations for the spring season. Many big games are ahead for these Matador squads,...

Guard Josiah Davis dives for loose ball against CSUB in the Premiere America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif. on Dec. 4, 2025.

Northridge Men’s Basketball shuts down Cal State Bakersfield

Sara Wolf, Reporter December 6, 2025

The Matadors hosted Cal State Bakersfield (CSUB) in the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Thursday night for the first conference game of the season where they came out victorious 87-66. CSUN’s...

A landscape shot of SoFi Stadium, which will be a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 7, 2025.

FIFA World Cup Draw will introduce a new format, showcasing 48 countries

Jabes Pascual, Contributor December 4, 2025

Being only a few days out, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will introduce a newly expanded tournament that will feature 48 participating countries, leaving behind the tournament's...

Paige Sentes digs for the ball during the first round of the Big West Women's Volleyball Championship tournament at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif., on Nov. 26, 2025. The Matadors lost in 3 sets.

Matadors season swept away by the Gauchos

Emily Maciel, Sports Editor November 26, 2025

In what was their first appearance in the Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship since the tournament was created in 2023, CSUN fell in three straight sets to UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday...

Coach Gina Brewer speaks to players after a game against Grand Canyon University on Aug. 21, 2025.

Gina Brewer: Defying odds, collecting accolades and making history

Emily Maciel, Sports Editor November 23, 2025

In just her second year as head coach of the women’s soccer team, Gina Brewer has made history by breaking records and ending the program’s dry spells. The team went from being one place shy of...

Josiah Davis dunks the ball during a game against Troy University at Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif. on Nov. 16, 2025.

Men’s basketball toughs out a win against Troy

Aiden Hinojos, Contributor November 19, 2025

After being on the road and taking a loss to North Dakota State, the Matadors returned to Premier America Credit Union Arena this past Sunday to play against the Troy University Trojans in a very physical...

Hayley Ogden spikes the ball during a match against Cal State Fullerton in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 15, 2025. The Matadors won 3-0.

Matadors sweep on senior night

Benjamin Hanson, Photo Editor November 17, 2025

The women’s volleyball team ended their last home game of the season on a high note, shutting out the Cal State Fullerton Titans 3-0 on Saturday night. The win ensured that the Matadors (16-11 overall,...

CSUN Women’s Soccer loses to UC Santa Barbara in Big West Semifinal

Matthew Gonzalez, Contributor November 14, 2025

The CSUN Women’s soccer team returned to the big west postseason for the first time since 2019, with a semifinal match against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. The game ended with a 1-1 tie after 90 minutes...

Keilani Claiborne (right) and Mya Delaney (left) head-butt each other while trying to field the ball during a Big West semi-final playoff match against UC Santa Barbara in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 6, 2025. The Matadors lost 3-2 in a shootout.

Overtime thriller ends in a heartbreaking loss to a historic season for women’s soccer

Aiden Hinojos, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2025

After receiving a first round bye as Big West Champions and having Big West Coach of the Year Gina Brewer at the helm, the Matadors team had a chance to go all the way as they hosted the Big West playoffs....

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