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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

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,...

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...

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 Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Courtesy of CSUN Athletics

CSUN announces 2025 Hall of Fame class

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor November 21, 2024

The CSUN athletics department announced on Wednesday morning that a new class will be inducted into the CSUN Hall of Fame for the first time in seven years. The inductees include: Channon Fluker (women’s...

Photo Courtesy of CSUN Athletics; Women's Tennis Team Shot

Coach Victor Talks Women’s Tennis Fall Season

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

With the fall season coming to a close, the women’s tennis program has their sights set on one prize, a conference title. After a positive weekend of play at the CSUN Fall Invitational that saw nearly...

The Women's Volleyball team react to Amaris Smith, 7, setting up her team for a set point in the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Saturday, November 16th.

Matadors come from behind to clinch Senior Day Victory

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

Despite going winless in their last three matches, the Matadors returned home to deliver the win in comeback fashion to give their seniors a night to remember. CSUN (9-18, 4-12) defeated UC Riverside...

File Photo: The CSUN men’s soccer team huddles while Coach Terry Davila talks to them at Performance Soccer Field on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Men’s Soccer Program looks to Rebuild after Tough Season

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

After a difficult season where the men’s soccer team finished the year 2-8-7 overall and 0-5-4 in Big West play. The Matadors struggled to find their footing as they missed out on playoffs for the second...

CSUN defender #4 Paige Califf attempting to win the ball back from UC Santa Barbara forward #11 Haley Philips during their match on Oct. 20, 2024.

Women’s Soccer Grows Stronger Despite Narrowly Missing Playoffs

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter November 6, 2024

The Matadors (5-11-3, 3-4-3 Big West) wrapped up their season last Thursday with a tough 3-0 loss to UC Davis (13-4-2) and unfortunately missed out on a playoff berth for the third consecutive year. Under...

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

Editor to Editor: Previewing CSUN men’s basketball season opener vs. St. Bonaventure

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

For the first time in school history, the CSUN men’s basketball team will be playing St. Bonaventure as the Matadors travel across the country to New York to take on the Bonnies in their season opener...

File Photo: Erica Adams, 20, takes a jump shot against the Redhawks’ defense Nov. 9 in Northridge, Calif.

A new era for CSUN Women’s Basketball Team

Gabriel Duarte and Ryan Romero November 3, 2024

The CSUN women’s basketball team will be featuring a new head coach and almost an entirely new roster as they head into the 2024-25 season. The Matadors will look to put behind them an abysmal year last...

The CSUN women's soccer team getting together pregame before their match vs. UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 20, 2024.

Women’s Soccer players receive All-Big West selections after positive season

Gabriel Duarte and Ryan Romero November 3, 2024

The CSUN women’s soccer team, coming off their best season since 2019, finishing with a 5-11-3 record, saw a positive end to their season despite getting knocked out of postseason contention on the final...

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