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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial
The student media organization of California State University Northridge

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Julius Lasin, Author

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CSUN softball player throws the ball

This week in Matadors sports

Julius Lasin
May 11, 2016
Baseball athlete bats at home base

This week in Matadors sports

Julius Lasin
May 4, 2016
FILE PHOTO - Junior Mickey Hsu fell to 0-2 in singles matches at the Big West championships this year after falling in straight sets to UCSB on Friday. (Ashley Grant / The Sundial)

CSUN tennis bounced by UCSB at Big West Championship

Julius Lasin
May 1, 2016
FILE PHOTO- Junior Mickey Hsu, prepares to return the ball cross-court at the Big West Conference match against Long Beach State University, Friday, February 5 2016. Photo credit: Ashley Grant

CSUN tennis upsets CSUF in Big West Championships

Julius Lasin
April 28, 2016
CSUN baseball athlete slides into base and gets tagged by opponent

This week in Matadors sports

Julius Lasin
April 27, 2016
CSUN softball player tags opposing athlete

This week in Matadors sports

Julius Lasin
April 20, 2016
CSUN softball player hits ball from home base

CSUN softball overcomes early deficit, upends UCSB

Julius Lasin
April 18, 2016
Two opposing water polo athletes play in pool

This week in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
April 13, 2016
CSUN special education professor Ivor Weiner drums along to protest chants at the CFA rally in Long Beach. Nov 17, 2015. Photo Credit: Daniel Shin

Twitter reacts to CFA strike postponement

Julius Lasin
April 7, 2016
Student water polo athlete throws ball

This week in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
April 6, 2016
Junior second baseman Fred Smith looks for a potential triple play in the sixth inning, February 26, 2016. Smith also had two hits in the game. (Max Zeronian/Sundial)

This week in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
March 2, 2016
CSUN men's basketball head coach Reggie Theus stares at Olalekan Ajayi as he walks off the court against Cal State L.A. on Nov. 5, 2015. (File Photo / The Sundial)

CSUN senior center Olalekan Ajayi ‘will no longer compete’ this season

Julius Lasin
February 25, 2016
Before the MLS, Morley was the Big West Defensive Player of the Year and garnered All-Big West honors three times. (File Photo / The Sundial)

Trevor Morley drafted by MLS’ Portland Timbers

Julius Lasin
January 19, 2016
In addition to his contributions on defense, senior defender Trevor Morley had four goals this past season. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

CSUN senior defender earns NSCAA honor

Julius Lasin
December 10, 2015
CSUN will face six teams that finished in the top 20 in NCAA rankings last season. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

CSUN women’s water polo releases 2016 schedule

Julius Lasin
December 10, 2015
Senior defender Trevor Morley not only continued to be a stabilizing force for the Matadors on defense this season, but also scored for the first time in his career. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Sundial male athlete of the semester: Trevor Morley

Julius Lasin
December 9, 2015
CSUN sophomore guard Micheal Warren drives down the lane against UCLA at the Pauley Pavilion on Nov. 29. Warren led CSUN with nine points as the Matadors lost 77-45 to the Bruins. (Vincent Nguyen / The Sundial)

Sloppy play hampers CSUN against San Francisco, lose 65-61

Julius Lasin
December 8, 2015
CSUN players fight for the rebound against USC defenders as the Matadors faced the USC Trojans at the Galen Center on Nov. 23. CSUN lost 96-61 in its fifth non-conference game. File Photo/The Sundial

Week in Matador sports (12/17-12/23)

Julius Lasin
December 7, 2015
Sophomore forward Zacarry Douglas puts his hands on his head in disappointment while facing freshman guard Mehran Nazarian after loosing badly to the Pepperdine Waves on December 5, 2015. (File Photo/Alejandro Aranda/The Sundial)

Turnovers plague Matadors, fall to Pepperdine, 70-55

Julius Lasin
December 6, 2015
CSUN head coach Jason Flowers directs freshman guard Mimi Jackson in a Nov. 6 exhibition against The Master's College. Flowers hopes his direction can result in a win on Sunday against the Eagles. Photo credit: David Hawkins

Four takeaways from the Raddison Hotel Thanksgiving Basketball Classic

Julius Lasin
December 2, 2015
The CSUN Men's basketball team fell early in the game and were unable to recover losing to UCLA by a final score of 45-77 at Pauley Pavillion on Sunday Nov. 29, 2015. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

Matadors offense stymied, UCLA routs CSUN 77-45

Julius Lasin
November 29, 2015
CSUN men's basketball head coach Reggie Theus instructs freshman guard Jason Richardson as the Matadors faced the USC Trojans at the Galen Center on Nov. 23. CSUN lost 96-61 in its fifth non-conference game. Richardson would end the game with a team-high 18 points. (File Photo / The Sundial)

CSUN falls behind early, routed by USC

Julius Lasin
November 24, 2015
The Matadors won has their first winning streak of the season after defeating Bethesda on Dec. 20.

The week ahead in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
November 24, 2015
Behind a consistent effort and strong rebounding, senior center Olalekan Ayaji is on pace to shatter his production at Eastern Michigan this season. Photo credit: Juan Pardo

Ajayi’s large personality sets tone for Matadors

Julius Lasin
November 23, 2015
Sophomore Tavrion Dawson goes up for jump shot on the home opener win against the Vanguard lions by a final score of 52-72 at the Matadome on Wendesday, Nov. 18, 2015. Dawson had 10 points in the vicotry. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

Four factors that will decide CSUN vs. USC

Julius Lasin
November 22, 2015
Senior Olalekan Ajayi puts down the two handed dunk to get 2 of his 17 points along with 10 rebounds to help the Matadors win their home opener game vs Vanhuard by a score of 52-71 on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. (Silvia Aguilar / Contributor)

Youth leads, as CSUN cruises to 72-52 victory

Julius Lasin
November 19, 2015
CSUN men's basketball head coach Reggie Theus has had to reconfigure his roster due to violations and investigations over the past year. (File Photo/Juan Pardo/The Sundial)

CSUN athletics marred by investigations, violations

Julius Lasin
November 18, 2015
Freshman forward Tavrion Dawson (number 4) tries to run past opponent from Cal State L.A. (number 5).

Five takeaways from the Northern Illinois Showcase

Julius Lasin
November 17, 2015
CSUN (Raul Martinez/ The Sundial)

The week ahead in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
November 17, 2015
AAron Parks being held out of team for violation of team and university policy.

Jerron Wilbut and Aaron Parks status uncertain moving forward

Julius Lasin
November 16, 2015
CSUN basketball player (number 10) fights through a group of Cal State LA players in hopes to score a point.

Matadors falter down the stretch, lose to South Dakota, 76-72

Julius Lasin
November 16, 2015
Freshman guard Micheal Warren was integral in CSUN's comeback victory, leading all scorers with 21 points. He was also a key factor in their win against Morgan State on Jan. 2, 2016. (Raul Martinez / The Sundial)

Matadors overcome multiple double-digit deficits, defeat Wright State 72-67

Julius Lasin
November 15, 2015
The Matadors lose their season opener to the Northern Illinois Huskies 83-71, after utilizing only seven players. Photo credit: Juan Pardo

Matadors drop season opener to Northern Illinois, 83-71

Julius Lasin
November 14, 2015
Freshman forward Tavrion Dawson (number 4) tries to run past opponent from Cal State L.A. (number 5).

Newcomers instrumental for CSUN at Northern Illinois Showcase

Julius Lasin
November 12, 2015
CSUN basketball player attempts to shoot basketball while teammate blocks members from opposite Cal State LA team.

The week ahead in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
November 9, 2015
The Matadors had 19 wins vacated from the 2014 season as a result of an administrative error. Photo credit: Alejandro Aranda

Public records show administrative error cost women’s volleyball

Julius Lasin
November 6, 2015
Cal Sate Northridge basketball (number 1).

CSUN slip by Cal State L.A. 54-50 in first exhibition

Julius Lasin
November 6, 2015
The Matadors could not close out the Highlanders, despite a strong game from senior outside hitter Cieana Stinson, who had 29 kills. Photo credit: David Hawkins

Matadors drop final two sets, lose to Highlanders

Julius Lasin
November 4, 2015
CSUN men's basketball head coach Reggie Theus will lead a young team is poised for a bounce back season after last year's team finished 10-24. Photo credit: Juan Pardo

CSUN men’s basketball seeks bounce back season

Julius Lasin
November 4, 2015
Freshman guard Kelton Conway watches junior Darin Johnson shoot before practice. Both are new additions to a Matadors team that only returns three players from last season. Photo credit: Juan Pardo

Men’s basketball looks to strive with a young roster

Julius Lasin
November 3, 2015
The Matadors will host a postseason matchup this week against UC Davis on Saturday, Nov. 7. Photo credit: David Hawkins

The week ahead in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
November 3, 2015
Reggie Theus coaching the basketball team at CSUN along side with his son, Reggis Theus Jr.

Reggie Theus signs contract extension

Julius Lasin
October 30, 2015
CSUN student (red) strives to keep soccer ball away from opponent (navy).

This week in Matador Sports

Julius Lasin
October 26, 2015
Nicolas Camacho (21) makes a pass while under pressure by a Fullerton player. (Alejandro Aranda / The Sundial)

CSUN gains ground on first-place Fullerton after 2-1 win

Julius Lasin
October 22, 2015
The Matadors were able to have three top-six finishers in the tournament, good for second place. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

CSUN women’s golf finishes second at SCU Colby Invitational

Julius Lasin
October 21, 2015
Freshman Kelton Conway attempts to excite crowd before playing on Friday at Matatdor Madness.

Students, basketball players connect through Matador Madness

Julius Lasin
October 19, 2015
A CSUN student, (number 17) spike the volleyball over net over the heads of the team's opponents.

This Week in Matador Sports

Julius Lasin
October 19, 2015
NCAA president Mark Emmert.

The holes in the NCAA’s handling of sexual assault allegations

Julius Lasin
October 14, 2015
CSUN volleyball player spikes ball over net which is blocked by volleyball players from UC Irvine.

The week ahead in CSUN sports

Julius Lasin
October 13, 2015
CSUN soccer player attempts to steal body away from Cal Poly soccer opponent.

Matadors nab second straight victory, beat Cal Poly 2-1

Julius Lasin
October 12, 2015
Matadors Cynthia Sanchez, middle, celebrates her first goal in the second half against the UC Irvine Anteaters on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 in Northridge, Calif. Sanchez has scored two goals in the second half of the game resulting a 2-0 victory over the Anteaters. Photo credit: David Hawkins

Sanchez lifts women’s soccer to their first conference victory

Julius Lasin
October 9, 2015
CSUN goalkeeper Adam Hobbs blocks opposing soccer ball.

Men’s soccer can’t get first conference win, leaves UC Davis with 1-1 draw

Julius Lasin
October 9, 2015
Men's soccer plays a pair of conference games on the road this week. Photo credit: David Hawkins

The week ahead in CSUN sports

Julius Lasin
October 5, 2015
CSUN player (number 14) attempts to spike ball across net

The week ahead in CSUN sports

Julius Lasin
September 30, 2015
Illustration by Alyson Burton.

Around the world: The globalization of CSUN athletics

Julius Lasin
September 29, 2015
Senior goalkeeper Adam Hobbs has allowed zero goals in three out of the last four games, including last weekend against the Toreros. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s soccer: Adam Hobbs wins Big West Defensive Player of the Week

Julius Lasin
September 28, 2015
Physical setbacks for Tera Bennett paved the way for breakthroughs off the field. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Holding back when you need to

Julius Lasin
September 23, 2015
Sophomore forward Cynthia Sanchez has continued her onslaught on defenses this season by adding another two goals this weekend. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Women’s soccer: Sanchez’s late-game heroics help her garner weekly honors

Julius Lasin
September 22, 2015
Senior forward Carlos Gonzalez provided the offensive spark the Matadors desperately needed, helping him garner Big West Offensive Player of the Week. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s soccer: A pair of Matadors garner offensive and defensive players of the week

Julius Lasin
September 22, 2015
Raman Sharma, 21-year-old senior in kinesiology, jumps off a platform in a quick sensor detection test. (Daniel Velarde / The Sundial) Photo credit: Daniel Velarde

Harder, better, faster, stronger: How motion analysis is combating sports injuries

Julius Lasin
September 22, 2015
Women's soccer spearheads a light sports schedule this week. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

The week ahead in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
September 21, 2015
Several Matador sports play this week, although none of them play at home. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

The Week Ahead in CSUN Sports

Julius Lasin
September 15, 2015
CSUN sophomore forward Cynthia Sanchez has blitzed through defenses this season on her way to six goals and the Big West Offensive Player of the Week. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Women’s Soccer: Sanchez earns Big West Offensive Player of the Week

Julius Lasin
September 9, 2015
CSUN freshman golfer Tomas Skajem knows playing golf at CSUN will be different, but he is adjusting to the weather and courses in California. Photo credit: Yocasta Arias

Skajem tees off in a familiar place in CSUN

Julius Lasin
September 8, 2015
The Matadors defense faltered in the second half, allowing three goals in 11 minutes, paving the way for a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

ICYMI: Men’s Soccer: Matadors’ defense falters, lose to Mavericks 4-1.

Julius Lasin
September 8, 2015
The Matadors made it four wins in a row after beating Fresno State, 2-1. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Women’s Soccer: Matadors continue to stay hot, beat Fresno State 2-1

Julius Lasin
September 5, 2015
The Matadors couldn't sustain an early lead, losing to the Creighton Blue Jays 2-1. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s Soccer: Matadors fall short of the upset against no. 3 Creighton

Julius Lasin
September 5, 2015
Senior Casey Hinger heads to the net with UC Davis' Katie Quinn to win the ball in Friday night's game. 18 of their 19 wins in the 2014 season were vacated. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

CSUN women’s volleyball vacates 18 wins from the 2014 season

Julius Lasin
September 3, 2015
Reggie Theus' son has transferred to CSUN Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

CSUN men’s basketball adds Reggie Theus’ son

Julius Lasin
September 2, 2015
This year's Fool's Gold brought another backyard, BBQ vibe to a seasoned crowd. Photo credit: Martin Sarabia/Contributor.

Review: Fool’s Gold 2015 provides flame, special guests at the Shrine Auditorium

Julius Lasin
September 2, 2015
Although the men's and women's basketball programs are going through significant changes, they face tough challenges in their non-conference games this season. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Non-conference schedule released for CSUN basketball programs

Julius Lasin
August 27, 2015
CSUN sports are back in gear this week with several games and meets. Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

The week ahead in Matador sports

Julius Lasin
August 26, 2015
The Matadors' offense was a well-oiled machine in their rout of Portland State Photo credit: File Photo/The Sundial

Women’s Soccer: Matadors offense comes alive in home opener against Portland State

Julius Lasin
August 24, 2015
Fool's Gold Records presents its fifth annual Day Off in Los Angeles on August 29th. Photo courtesy of Foolsgoldrecs.com

A-Trak, Travi$ Scott returns for Fool’s Gold Day Off in Los Angeles

Julius Lasin
August 9, 2015
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The game was closed to the public due to unrest in the city this week. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Major League Baseball’s ban on Orioles’ fans leaves CSUN divided

Julius Lasin
April 30, 2015
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, watches from the bench as his team plays AS Roma in the Guinness International Champions Cup at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

The Champions League at The Pub

Julius Lasin
April 23, 2015
Playoffs are underway, and with the return of J&J's Top 5, here are picks for the best teams in the playoff. Photo courtesy of TNS.

J&J’s Top 5: NBA Playoff Teams

Julius Lasin
April 19, 2015
Webb averaged 2.6 points 1.7 assists and one rebound per game in 31 games in his only season at CSUN. File Photo/The Sundial

Breaking: Freshman guard Taelin Webb will transfer from CSUN

Julius Lasin
April 16, 2015

The “how to’s” for tax day

Julius Lasin
April 15, 2015
"Over the course of the season, seven freshman players - Michael Warren, Tavrion Dawson, Zacarry Douglas, Jerron Wilbut, Jibreel Faulkner, Kevin Johnson and Miles Nolen-Webb--did not dress for every game, with the exception of Douglas, who played the first two." File Photo/The Sundial

Administration mum on men’s basketball investigation

Julius Lasin
April 2, 2015
Senior Stephan Hicks fights to the basket agaist UC Davis during the first half of the Matadors qurater final game of the Big WEst Tournament on March 12 at the Honda Center. (Raul Martinez / Staff Photographer)

Men’s Basketball: Lingering investigation sullies season, clouds future

Julius Lasin
March 18, 2015
The women's basketball team reacts after learning they were selected as a No. 13 seed in the Oklahoma City Region bracket, and will face the No. 4 Stanford Cardinals in the first round of the Women's 2015 NCAA Tournmanet, on March 16 in the Pub. (Trevor Stamp / Multimedia Editor)

ICYMI: Women’s basketball reacts to facing No. 4 Stanford in NCAA Tournament

Julius Lasin
March 17, 2015
Photo by Trevor Stamp

The student and the student-athlete, is there that much of a difference?

Julius Lasin
March 13, 2015
After leading at the half, the Matadors were not able to push against UC Davis' rally, losing 71-67 in the Big West Quarterfinals on March 12. (Raul Martinez / Staff Photographer)

Men’s Basketball: CSUN’s turbulent season ends with 71-67 loss to UC Davis

Julius Lasin
March 12, 2015
Men's Basketball Playoffs: Success hinges on depth and scoring

Men’s Basketball Playoffs: Success hinges on depth and scoring

Julius Lasin
March 11, 2015
File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s Basketball: CSUN can’t sustain offensive success, fall to 49ers 69-58

Julius Lasin
March 6, 2015
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks slams the ball during a game against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 13, 2013. (Jacob Langston/Orlando Sentinel/MCT)

J&J’s Top 5: NBA Young Players

Julius Lasin
March 4, 2015

Men’s Basketball: CSUN edges UC Riverside, clinches playoff in Senior Night

Julius Lasin
March 1, 2015
File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s Basketball: Matadors look to clinch Big West berth on Senior Night

Julius Lasin
February 28, 2015

Arts Council for CSUN partners with Matadors Community Credit Union for unique award

Julius Lasin
February 27, 2015
Sophomore guard Aaron Parks drives past a Cal State Fullerton defender in the closing seconds of an 82-72 CSUN victory at the Matadome on Feb. 26, 2015. Photo Credit: Andrew Martinez / Editor-in-Chief

Men’s Basketball: Senior leadership saves the season, CSUN surges pass Cal State Fullerton

Julius Lasin
February 27, 2015
CSUN faces Cal State Fullerton Thursday night in a must-win game. File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s Basketball: Season on the line against the Titans

Julius Lasin
February 26, 2015
Watch: Techfest Tuesday

Watch: Techfest Tuesday

Julius Lasin
February 26, 2015
Starting guard Aaron Parks, makes a hard jumper inside the paint, shooting over two defenders, ending with 8 points against Montana on Nov. 19. Photo Credit: Kelly Rosales/ Contributor

Men’s Basketball: Let them play

Julius Lasin
February 25, 2015
File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s Basketball: CSUN dominated on rebounds, lose to UC Irvine 67-59

Julius Lasin
February 22, 2015
File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s Basketball: CSUN face UC Irvine in Big West rematch

Julius Lasin
February 20, 2015
Sundial reporter Julius Lasin pays a tribute to legendary UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian. Photo courtesy of Tribune News Services

A salute to legendary basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian

Julius Lasin
February 18, 2015
Senior guard Stephen Maxwell slams the ball into the net as CSUN cruised to their first win in eight games, defeating Bethesda University 86-61 Photo credit: Vincent Nguyen

Men’s Basketball: Reserves shine, CSUN outclass Bethesda

Julius Lasin
February 18, 2015
File Photo/The Sundial

Men’s Basketball: Tired CSUN waver in the second half in 65-57 loss to UC Santa Barbara

Julius Lasin
February 15, 2015
The last installment of J&J's Top Five NBA players is here, and this time, they're choosing their top five power forwards. Do you agree with their picks? Photo courtesy of Tribune News Services.

J&J’s Top 5: NBA Power Forwards

Julius Lasin
February 15, 2015
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