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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Outside hitter Perri Starkey, 13, doesn’t give up and commits to getting the ball as it goes out of bounds during the game against UC San Diego in the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Oct. 6, 2023.

Matadors lose disappointing 3-0 match against UCSD

Michael Smithlin, Reporter November 2, 2023

The CSUN women’s volleyball team continued their losing streak with a disappointing 3-0 25-28, 28-26, 20-25 loss against the UC San Diego Tritons at Premier America Credit Union last Friday, Oct....

Midfielder Jorge Solorzano, 7, gets a corner kick for the Matadors during the game against the Sacramento State Hornets on Oct. 7, 2023, at the Matador Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif.

Mens soccer fails to take the lead in draw with Sacramento State

Kevin Khachatrayan, Contributor October 16, 2023

CSUN's AJ Johnson netted the only goal of the game to rally the Matadors to a 1-1 draw with the Hornets of Sacramento State University on Oct. 7, 2023. Having lost their first three conference games...

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 in Northridge, Calif., on Sept. 28, 2023.

Women’s soccer thrashes CSU Bakersfield at home in season’s first win

Luis Silva, Reporter October 9, 2023

After 12 games, with nine losses and three draws, the CSUN Matadors (1-9-3, 1-1-2 Big West) won their first game of the season on Thursday, Sept. 28, thrashing the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (1-6-3, 0-1-2...

Goalkeeper Cooper Wenzel, 1, dives to try to block the ball during the game against CSU Fullerton at Matador Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2023.

Matadors fall short in nine-goal thriller at home

Luis Silva, Reporter October 3, 2023

With non-conference play wrapped up, the Matadors opened up their Big West campaign at the Matador Soccer Field against the CSU Fullerton Titans in front of a packed stadium wearing all red in support. The...

Illustration by Kevin Silva. 

The Valley Boys Sports Podcast: Episode 1

Ryan Romero and Gabriel Duarte October 1, 2023
From upsetting nationally ranked teams on the road to dominant performances from standout players, CSUN’s athletics has given host Ryan Romero and Gabriel Duarte much to breakdown in the first episode of the Valley Boys sports podcast.
CSUN goalkeeper Hayden Mauldin goes up for one of several saves against UCLAs shots on goal during the first half of their game in Northridge, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2023.

Matador of the Week: Hayden Mauldin

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor September 29, 2023

CSUN women’s soccer goalkeeper Hayden Mauldin is Matador of the Week after her standout performances against UC Davis and CSU Fullerton. In 180 minutes of action versus the Aggies and Titans, Mauldin...

Midfielder Savannah Estrada looks to the sidelines, where in-game instruction from the assistant coaching staff is coming, during their game versus UCLA in Northridge, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2023.

CSUN women’s soccer battles UC Davis in scoreless draw at home

Luis Silva, Reporter September 27, 2023

Having lost 2-1 to the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors last Monday to open up their Big West campaign, the Matadors (0-9-2, 0-1-1 Big West) returned to their home turf at the Matador Soccer Field...

Jorge Solorzano, 7, squares off against the Las Vegas Rebels on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Northridge, Calif. Solorzano scored a goal for the Matadors during the game.

Matadors score rapidly to win home opener

Michael Smithlin, Reporter September 13, 2023

After starting the season with one win and three draws on the road, the Matadors won their home opener with a 3-1 performance over the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Thursday. The Matadors got...

Defender Pauline Gericke waits to enter the game against UCLA in Northridge, Calif., on Sept. 10, 2023.

CSUN women’s soccer falls to fourth-ranked UCLA despite brave defensive effort

Luis Silva, Reporter September 13, 2023

It was a packed Sunday afternoon at the Matador Soccer Field as hundreds of fans crowded the stadium wearing all red to support the women’s soccer team in their match against the defending champions...

CSUN mens basketball player with a ball

New coach, new optimism for CSUN men’s basketball

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2023

On Aug. 31, the CSUN men’s basketball team released their schedule for the 2023-24 season. It will be the first season under new head coach Andy Newman and staff as they look to right the ship after...

Matador forward Daisy Torres and Vandals defender Cassidy Elicker fight for possession of the ball during their match at the Matador Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif., on Sept. 7, 2023.

CSUN suffers loss at home to Idaho

Elijah Uche, Reporter September 12, 2023

The CSUN women’s soccer team’s hunt for their first win continues after they suffered a 5-1 loss to University of Idaho Thursday evening following a two-game road trip in Seattle. The Matadors...

CSUN mens soccer celebrates a goal by junior Jamar Ricketts during the 2022 Big West Men’s Soccer Championship quarterfinals against UC Davis on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Northridge, Calif. File photo by Kaitlyn Lavo.

Men’s soccer has unbeaten weekend against San Diego and UCLA

Gabriel Duarte and Ryan Romero September 11, 2023

With a record of 1-0-3, the Matadors are on a nice streak to begin their year, as they are unbeaten in their first four games coming off a win and a draw against UCLA and University of San Diego this past...

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