The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Junior forward Kayanna Spriggs misses a free throw after an and-one in the first quarter against Loyola Marymount University at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Dec. 21, 2023 in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors’ comeback falls short, lose eighth straight

Edward Segal, Managing Editor December 23, 2023

With conference play around the corner, the Matadors (2-8) tried to snap their seven-game losing streak against the Loyola Marymount Lions (5-6), but came up just short and fell 77-74. It was a...

File photo. Forward Lamine Niang, 34, celebrates after the win against UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 4, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN upsets UCLA in convincing fashion

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2023

“It’s just Cal State Northridge,” a UCLA fan beside the press row heckled as the first half of the CSUN-UCLA basketball game came to a close. Yes, it is the Cal State Northridge Matadors who upset...

File photo. Defender Kacie Garrity, 24, tries to stop the ball from advancing to the Matadors’ goal post while on defense against CSU Bakersfields forward Karen Flores, 9, at the Matador Soccer Field on Sept. 28, 2023 in Northridge, Calif.

Women’s soccer head coach resigns

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 20, 2023

CSUN’s Director of Athletics Shawn Chin-Farrell announced that Christine Johnson has resigned from the women’s soccer team and will not return as head coach. Johnson first joined the Matadors in...

File photo. Graduate student Sasha Turchak plays her tennis match in the CSUN Fall Invitational on Nov. 11 in Northridge, Calif.

Thefts reported in women’s tennis facilities on campus

Edward Segal, Managing Editor December 20, 2023

The women’s tennis team at CSUN reported that some of their equipment was stolen in a break-in that happened Dec. 3 in the middle of the night. Sergeant Andrew Higgins from CSUN’s Department of...

File photo. Forward Kayanna Spriggs, 34, brings the ball up to shoot as two CSU Bakersfield players try to block her on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors drop seventh straight amid offensive woes in the second half

Edward Segal, Managing Editor December 19, 2023

Forty days removed from their last victory, CSUN women’s basketball (2-7) has dropped its seventh straight after being outscored by 21 in an abysmal second half. CSUN took on San Jose State (5-6),...

File photo. CSUN mens basketball shows its camaraderie before the game against La Sierra at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Nov. 7, 2022, in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors tested by Blazers at home in thrilling win

Luis Silva, Sports Reporter December 17, 2023

A week after blowing out the Bethesda Flames by 38 points on their home court, the Matadors (7-3) were given a more difficult challenge versus the Utah Tech Blazers (5-6), winning in dramatic fashion,...

Matadors ended the game with a tie against the Sacramento State Hornets on Oct. 7, 2023, at the Matador Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif.

2023 Matadors soccer season in review

Luis Silva, Sports Reporter December 12, 2023

The Matadors entered the 2023 season with high hopes and expectations after an impressive 2022 run. In 2022, the Matadors posted a 9-6-4 record, and made a playoff run to the Big West semifinals, falling...

CSUN Matador forward DeSean Allen-Eikens goes for a lay-up at the CSUN vs Le Moyne university game on Nov. 21.

Column: CSUN men’s hoops heading to a promising future

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2023

For the first time, in what seems like a long time, there is buzz building about the CSUN men’s basketball team. With a 92-54 win over Bethesda University, a National Christian College Athletic Association...

Second from right, CSUN libero Elizabeth Gannon takes a knee to bump the ball as CSUN womens volleyball takes on CSU Fullerton on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors drop final game on senior night

Michael Smithlin, Reporter December 4, 2023

The CSUN Matadors (6-23) dropped their final game of the season to the CSUF Titans (2-25) Nov. 18 at the Premier America Credit Union Arena. The Matadors won the first set but subsequently lost the...

Outside hitter Nicole Nevarez, 13, makes CSUN womens volleyball history by achieving 1,000 kills, while playing against UC Irvine on Oct. 29, 2022, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors are swept in second to last game of the season

Michael Smithlin, Reporter December 4, 2023

The UC Irvine Anteaters (11-19) swept the Matadors (6-23) in the second-to-last game of the season Nov. 17 at the Premier America Credit Union Arena. Although CSUN maintained great effort throughout...

File photo. Forward Dearon Tucker, 35, dunks the basketball into the hoop against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

The Matadors bounce back, crush Mississippi Valley State at home

Luis Silva, Reporter November 30, 2023

CSUN men’s basketball (5-2) secured their second home win of the season Friday night at the Premier America Credit Union Arena, overwhelming the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-7) 84-48, and...

CSUN Matador guard Dionte Bostick goes for a lay-up at the CSUN vs Le Moyne university game on Nov. 21 in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors drop a tough game to the visiting Dolphins

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2023

After spending 27 years in Division 2 of the NCAA, the Le Moyne Dolphins (2-4), have won their first game against a Division 1 opponent since becoming Division 1 themselves, defeating CSUN (3-2), 80-70...

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