CSUN’s comeback bid against UCLA falls short in first loss of the year
September 18, 2019
The men's soccer team suffered its first loss of the season Sunday night in a high-scoring 4-2 affair against the UCLA Bruins. Junior forwards Milan Iloski for UCLA and Daniel Trejo for CSUN both recorded braces, but the advantage in opportunities for the Bruins proved to be the difference."I like things to b...
Women’s soccer remain undefeated at home in a close draw against CSU Bakersfield
September 17, 2019
The women’s soccer team (4-1-2) came away with a 1-1 draw in a close match up against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners on Friday, remaining undefeated this season at Matador Soccer Field. The Matadors played in their second double overtime match up at home this season, both resulting in draws. Th...
Men’s soccer makes statement Thursday against No. 8 Washington
September 16, 2019
Senior forward Johnny Rodriguez recorded a brace and junior forward Daniel Trejo scored in his fourth consecutive game as the Matadors shocked the no. 8 ranked Washington Huskies 3-1 on Thursday at Matador Soccer Field. The two star forwards sliced through a Washington defense that had allowed one goal ...
Matadors of the Week 9/11
September 12, 2019
Amanda DelgadoSophomore, SoccerThe Downey native played a key role in Friday’s game against Kansas State with six saves in 110 minutes played, shutting out the Wildcats. The Matadors were unable to get anything going on for offense however, leading to a 0-0 draw. Delgado once again put the team...
Women’s soccer secures first home win of the season
September 11, 2019
The women’s soccer team (4-1-1) came away with a 1-0 victory against Eastern Washington University on Sunday in a close match up, their first victory of the season at Matador Soccer Field. The Matadors, who were coming off a double overtime draw on Friday in which they weren’t able to capita...
Sports Calendar 9/11 – 9/17
September 11, 2019
Men's SoccerThursday 9/12vs. No. 11 University of Washington at 7 p.m. (Big West TV)Sunday 9/15vs. No. 13 UCLA at 6 p.m. (Big West TV)Coming off of a 6-0 win against the University of San Francisco Dons, the Matadors have a big week ahead of them as they host two ranked teams at Matador Soccer Field...
Men’s soccer cruises by San Francisco ahead of Thursday’s big test
September 10, 2019
The Matadors cruised to a 6-0 win against the University of San Francisco Dons on Sunday, marking their first home victory of the year.Led by a brace from junior midfielder Kris Fourcand, the Matadors (3-0-1) ran through a young Dons (0-3) squad that featured four true freshman in their starting 11."I'm h...
Women’s soccer can’t capitalize on scoring opportunities in home opener
September 9, 2019
The women's soccer team (3-1-1) started off their first home game of the season against the Kansas State Wildcats on Friday, with a 0-0 draw at Matador Soccer Field. Freshman forward Cindy Arteaga and junior forward Bethany Fitzsimmons each threatened the goal with multiple shots for the Matadors, pr...
Eventful Home Opener results in disappointing draw for men’s soccer
September 9, 2019
The Matadors drew their home opener 2-2 against the Utah Valley Wolverines in a back-and-forth affair decided by a matter of inches. After a strong showing at the Wolstein Classic in Ohio, the Matadors strolled into their home opener with all kinds of momentum against the Wolverines. But a misplaced...
How the Earthquake Kids Shook Up the World 25 Years Ago
September 7, 2019
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.”The words of Nelson Mandela have never hit clos...
Sports Calendar 9/4 – 9/10
September 4, 2019
MEN’S SOCCERFriday 9/6 vs. Utah Valley 7:30 p.m.Sunday 9/8vs. University of San Francisco 6 p.m.The Matadors, who are coming off of wins against Ohio State and Dayton, will look to build on their 2-0 start when they host the Utah Valley Wolverines (1-0) in their home opener on Friday and the Un...
Lancers come back late to beat Matadors
May 8, 2019
The baseball team’s losing streak hit four after giving up a one-run lead in the eighth inning, dropping a tight game to California Baptist University 4-3 on Tuesday at Matador Field. With the Matadors up 3-2 entering the top of the eighth, junior Cruz Daddario was called out of the bullpen and...