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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

The CSUN bench celebrates after scoring against Cal Poly on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Women’s Basketball Falls to Cal Poly, Look Ahead to Cal Baptist

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

With CSUN returning home on Saturday afternoon to host the visiting Cal Poly Mustangs, the team had their sights set on a bounce back win after losing in their conference opener to UC Riverside on...

CSUN forward Grady Lewis and guard PJ Fuller II getting instructions from assistant coach Scott Cutler vs. Cal Poly on Dec. 7, 2024.

CSUN Goes On The Road, Defeats Cal Poly for First Conference Win In Offensive Thriller

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 9, 2024

Just two days after suffering a gut wrenching loss to UC Riverside in their Big West home opener, the CSUN men's basketball team went on the road to Cal Poly and picked up their first conference win...

File Photo: Jadyn Nielsen, 2, is forced out at second base after Alexis Chavez (not pictured) makes a hit and runs to first base at the Matador Diamond on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Northridge, Cali

CSUN Softball Reveals 2025 Schedule, Faces Tough Tests to Open Season

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 8, 2024

After finishing the 2024 season with a 25-26 record, the Matadors have unveiled their 2025 schedule with their season set to begin on February 6th. CSUN is coming off a rather lackluster 2024 year after...

CSUN Women's Volleyball players react to missing a block during a game against Long Beach at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

The Montoya Effect: CSUN Volleyball Sees Progress Under New Leadership

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

When women’s volleyball head coach Aquiles Montoya was hired last spring he took over a program that hasn't seen much success on the court. But months later despite finishing the season at 10-19,...

The men's basketball team are off to a strong start as they secure a win at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

CSUN’s Momentum Fades Late In Tough Loss to UCR in Big West Opener

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

The CSUN men’s basketball team was on the verge of starting off Big West play with a huge win over UC Riverside. A win over the Highlanders would’ve given the Matadors tons of momentum heading into...

CSUN Women's Water Polo Schedule release via GoMatadors/Athletic Department

CSUN Women’s Water Polo Releases 2025 Season Lineup

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 4, 2024

The CSUN women’s water polo team released their 2025 schedule on Wednesday that features numerous ranked teams and five home matches. The team will look to keep building after having their most successful...

CSUN mens basketball head coach Andy Newman getting interviewed prior to the second half versus UC Santa Barbara on March 13, 2024.

Column: CSUN AD Chin-Farrell’s Bold Moves Revitalize Athletics with Coaching Hire

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Since I’ve come aboard as an editor on the sports desk in the fall of 2023, CSUN has seen plenty of coaching turnover. CSUN athletic director Shawn Chin-Farrell has overseen five head coaches make...

Women’s Volleyball Narrowly Wins Senior Night

Matthew Gonzalez, Reporter December 3, 2024

CSUN women's volleyball gave their senior players a night to remember in a comeback 3-2 win against UC Riverside on Saturday, November. 16, 2024.  The Matadors won the first set by 25-22, but found themselves...

Matador forward Keonte Jones, 7, slams the ball over a Nobel Knight defender which electrified the crowd at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

CSUN Starts Strong With 6-2 Record After Thanksgiving Road Trip To Montana

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 1, 2024

After dropping their season opener to St. Bonaventure, the CSUN men’s basketball team has raced out to one of the hottest starts to a season in recent memory for the Matadors. CSUN finished up their...

File Photo: The CSUN women's basketball head coach, Angie Ned and the team follow behind to high-five and acknowledge each other after losing the game on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

CSUN women’s basketball losing streak extends to four games with loss to Pepperdine

Quinn Cisneros, Reporter November 30, 2024

The CSUN women’s basketball team returned home after a four game road trip on Nov. 27 to face off against the Pepperdine Waves. In what was an offensive showcase for the Waves (4-2), the Matadors...

CSUN Women’s Soccer forward Cassidy Imperial-Pham, 18, protects the ball from Hawaii Women’s Soccer defender Zabiola Zamora,19, at the Matador Soccer Field on Oct. 3, 2024.

Column: CSUN Women’s Soccer Shows Progress in Brewer’s Inaugural Season

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor November 30, 2024

The CSUN women’s soccer program was in turmoil in the post Covid-19 era. The Matadors had just seven wins in three seasons with Christine Johnson as the head coach. When CSUN athletics director Shawn...

Left to right: USC women's basketball forward-center Rayah Marshall, 13, and guard Avery Howell, 23, defend against CSUN women's basketball players as CSUN forward Nnenna Orji, 14, makes a screen for guard Erica Adams, 20, to get the ball which is being guarded by Malia Samuels, 10, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

Resilience and Growth: Erica Adams’ Journey as a Matador

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter November 30, 2024

CSUN’s women's basketball team faced significant challenges during the 2023-24 season, finishing last in the Big West conference with a 3-27 record. However, the addition of Erica Adams from Pacific...

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