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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
Gabriel Duarte

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor

All content by Gabriel Duarte
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OPINIÓN: El duelo es difícil. Y eso está bien.

October 20, 2025
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OPINION: Grieving is difficult. And that is okay.

May 13, 2025
CSUN pitcher Lauryn Carranco delivering a pitch vs. UCLA at Easton Stadium on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

CSUN Softball earns nine all conference selections

May 8, 2025
CSUN opposite hitter Jalen Philips, 18, preparing to serve vs. UC San Diego at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on April 10, 2025.

CSUN men’s volleyball earns three All-Big West selections

May 1, 2025
CSUN opposite hitter Jalen Phillips, 18, preparing to serve vs. Sacred Heart at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March 3, 2025.

‘He’s been that guy:’ Jalen Phillips leads surging men’s volleyball team

April 15, 2025
CSUN infielder Alexa Chavez, 5, swinging at a pitch vs. Cal State Fullerton at Anderson Family Field on April, 12, 2025.

CSUN softball suffers setback in series sweep vs. Cal State Fullerton

April 13, 2025
CSUN infielder Jerzie Liana battling off a pitch vs. Cal State Fullerton at Anderson Family Field on April 11, 2025.

CSUN softball blanked in series opener vs. Cal State Fullerton

April 12, 2025
CSUN head coach Andy Newman speaks to players before a game against UC San Diego at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Feb. 27, 2025. The Matadors lost 71-77.

Andy Newman’s culture shift transforms the CSUN basketball program

April 8, 2025
CSUN outfielder Mikayla Carman loading up to hit a pitch vs. UCLA at Easton Stadium on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

CSUN softball unable to pull off upset in loss to UCLA

April 2, 2025
CSUN coach Theo Edwards strategizing with his team during a time out vs. Sacred Heart at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March 3, 2025.

[Photo] Shaping a team, Shaping a legacy: MVB coach Theo Edwards

April 2, 2025
CSUN Matadors celebrate winning the first game of a doubleheader against the Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine at Matador Diamond in Northridge, Calif., on March 15, 2025. The Matadors won game one 4-1 and lost the second 4-3.

Softball looking to continue a hot start in conference play

March 29, 2025
CSUN men's basketball vs. UC Santa Barbara in the 2024 Big West Basketball Championships.

Shawn Chin-Farrell steps down as athletic director

March 27, 2025
CSUN head coach Andy Newman calling out a play to his team vs. Hawai'i at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March, 8, 2025.

CSUN men’s basketball to face Stanford in first ever NIT appearance

March 18, 2025
CSUN guard Tyler Beard, 0, defending against Hawai'i guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor, 30, vs. Hawai'i at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March, 8, 2025.

Men’s basketball upset in quarterfinal loss to UC Santa Barbara

March 14, 2025
CSUN men's basketball vs. UC Santa Barbara in the 2024 Big West Basketball Championships.

Conference Expansion: California Baptist and Utah Valley to the Big West

March 10, 2025
CSUN guard Scotty Washington, 12, reading the defense vs. Hawai'i at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March, 8, 2025.

Men’s basketball achieves first season sweep ever vs. Hawai’i

March 9, 2025
CSUN men's volleyball players from left to right: Joao Avila, 5, Joao Favarim, 20, and Jalen Phillips, 18, vs. Sacred Heart at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on March, 3, 2025

CSUN men’s volleyball sweeps Sacred Heart in convincing fashion

March 5, 2025
CSUN guard PJ Fuller II (4) preparing to shoot the ball vs. UC San Diego on Feb. 27, 2025 at the Premier America Credit Union Arena.

CSUN men’s basketball comeback attempt falls short vs. UC San Diego

February 28, 2025
CSUN men's basketball head coach Andy Newman speaks to players before a game against Cal State Fullerton at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Matadors defeated the Titans 82-63.

Column: Cherish him now, Andy Newman is destined for greatness

February 26, 2025
CSUN's track and field thrower Trey Knight says he's been a thrower since he was 10 years old. (Aliyah Hinckley)

Track and field star Trey Knight makes Matador history

February 24, 2025
Man wearing a red and white jersey is holding an orange basketball, Another man wearing a green and gold jersey is in front of him

CSUN men’s basketball defeats Cal Poly in comeback thriller

February 16, 2025
Group of men half wearing all white and half wearing all black are cheering and clapping

Column: CSUN men’s basketball on the verge of historical season

February 14, 2025
Tyler Beard (center) attempts a shot during a game against Cal State Fullerton at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Matadors defeated the Titans 82-63.

CSUN Men’s basketball edges Long Beach State, secures season sweep

February 9, 2025
Tyler Beard (center) attempts a shot during a game against Cal State Fullerton at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Matadors defeated the Titans 82-63.

CSUN Men’s basketball dominates en route to win over CSUF

February 8, 2025
CSUN forward Grady Lewis going up for a dunk vs. Cal Poly on Dec. 7, 2024

CSUN’s defense stands tall, shuts down CSUB in rematch win

February 5, 2025
Dorottya Telek plays defense against UC Santa Barbara on March 11, 2022, in Northridge, Calif.

Road trip recap: CSUN’s Dorottya Telek nets goal No. 300

February 1, 2025
CSUN guard Tyler Beard (0) sizing up his defender vs. UC San Diego on Jan. 25, 2024.

Matadors’ Momentum Halted In Loss To UC San Diego

January 27, 2025
Matador forward Keonte Jones slams one down as the Matadors down Long Beach State at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2025.

CSUN Uses Strong First Half Effort To Takedown LBSU

January 25, 2025
CSUN Forward Grady Lewis (21) and guard PJ Fuller (4) talking about their assignments vs. Cal Poly on Dec 7, 2024.

CSUN Men’s Basketball Races Out To Best Season Opening Record Since 2007-08.

January 24, 2025
No. 18 Jalen Phillips springs on the court for his serve against Purdue fort Wayne on Jan. 17 at Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif. Phillips achieved 19 kills for the Matadors, helping the undefeated team claim another game.

CSUN Men’s Volleyball Finding Early Success, Eyes Ranked Opponents

January 22, 2025
CSUN guard PJ Fuller (4) looking to make a pass vs. UC Davis on Jan. 4, 2025.

CSUN Tops UC Davis 73-61, Led by Adams Jr.’s Career-High 28 in Statement Win

January 9, 2025
CSUN forward Marcus Adams Jr. (8) going up for a dunk vs. Cal State Fullerton on Jan. 2, 2025.

CSUN Cruises to Convincing Win Over CSUF, Ties School Record for Made Threes

January 4, 2025
Matador forward Mahmoud Fofana, 11, drives to the basket for a layup while being defended by USC Trojan players at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

USC’s Explosive Second Half Ends CSUN’s Upset Bid in 90-69 Non-Conference Battle

December 21, 2024
CSUN forward Grady Lewis and guard PJ Fuller II getting instructions from assistant coach Scott Cutler vs. Cal Poly on Dec. 7, 2024.

CSUN Goes On The Road, Defeats Cal Poly for First Conference Win In Offensive Thriller

December 9, 2024
The men's basketball team are off to a strong start as they secure a win at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

CSUN’s Momentum Fades Late In Tough Loss to UCR in Big West Opener

December 7, 2024
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

December 3, 2024
Matador forward Keonte Jones, 7, slams the ball over a Nobel Knight defender which electrified the crowd at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

CSUN Starts Strong With 6-2 Record After Thanksgiving Road Trip To Montana

December 1, 2024
CSUN Women’s Soccer forward Cassidy Imperial-Pham, 18, protects the ball from Hawaii Women’s Soccer defender Zabiola Zamora,19, at the Matador Soccer Field on Oct. 3, 2024.

Column: CSUN Women’s Soccer Shows Progress in Brewer’s Inaugural Season

November 30, 2024
Left to right: USC's forward center Rayah Marshall, 13, and guard JuJu Watkins try to defend as CSUN center Yves Cox, 5, sets a screen on Watkins, leaving guard-forward Jenna Kilty, 0, open to shoot at the three-point line on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

From Early Highs to Growing Pains, CSUN Women’s Basketball Navigates First Hurdles

November 26, 2024
CSUN Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Courtesy of CSUN Athletics

CSUN announces 2025 Hall of Fame class

November 21, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 title screen. Captured on PS5.

Review: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 brings the fun back to the casual gamer

November 16, 2024
Matador guard, PJ Fuller II (center), 4, shoots the basketball over Nobel Knights Immanuel Lewis, 14, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

CSUN runs away with win in home opener vs. Nobel University

November 14, 2024
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

November 4, 2024
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

November 3, 2024
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

November 3, 2024
Pregame of the 2024 Big West Basketball Championships first round matchup between the Matadors and UC Santa Barbara on March 13, 2024

CSUN Men’s Basketball Gearing Up For Year Two Under Coach Andy Newman

November 1, 2024
The CSUN women's soccer team getting together pregame before their match vs. UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 20, 2024.

Column: CSUN head coach Gina Brewer has Matadors knocking on the door for postseason

October 29, 2024
CSUN forward #18 Cassidy Imperial-Pham fighting for the ball back vs. UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 20, 2024.

Column: CSUN women’s soccer keeps it’s postseason hopes alive in draw vs UC Santa Barbara

October 22, 2024
At the Matador Soccer Field, CSUN Women’s Soccer midfielder Ashly Torres, 21, goes up for a header against Hawaii Women’s Soccer midfielder Brynn Mitchell, 3, on Oct. 3, 2024

CSUN women’s soccer program on the path to recovery

October 19, 2024
CSUN Women’s Soccer forward Cassidy Imperial-Pham, 18, protects the ball from Hawaii Women’s Soccer defender Zabiola Zamora,19, at the Matador Soccer Field on Oct. 3, 2024.

Hawai’i departs from the Big West, will join Mountain West in 2026

October 17, 2024
CSUN defensive midfielder Ashly Torres, 21, is about to strike the ball past the Idaho soccer player during the game on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Performance Soccer Field.

Column: Matadors on the rise in Big West play

October 1, 2024
Midfielder Yiosseline "Yoshi" Rubalcava looks to pass the ball during their home game on Aug. 25

Women’s Soccer shows heritage on the field

September 30, 2024
CSUN senior midfielder Brooklin Woolf receiving a pass during the Matador's 2-1 loss to the University of Idaho on Aug. 22 2024.

CSUN gives up late goal in draw vs. CSUF

September 24, 2024
CSUN senior midfielder Brooklin Woolf, 3, keeps the ball running in their home match opener against the University of Idaho on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Northridge, Calif.

Column: Head coach Gina Brewer leads women’s soccer on the right track

August 29, 2024
CSUN women's goalkeeper defending the goal

Ones to Watch: Fall Sports

August 25, 2024
Forward Talo Li-Uperesa, guard Kaitlyn Elsholz and forward Kayanna Spriggs talk about a play that was drawn up after a timeout at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Jan. 10 in Northridge, Calif.

Angie Ned named head coach of CSUN women’s basketball

April 30, 2024
File photo. Guard Dionte Bostick, 0, dribbles to the hoop, takes it up and gets fouled by a Cal Poly SLO defender, shooting guard Quentin Jones, 1, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors end Big West tournament with loss to Hawaii

March 26, 2024
#3 Forward Kyle Frelow defending UC Santa Barbara's #10 Jason Fontenet II in the first half on March 13, 2024 at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada.

Matadors upset Gauchos in overtime thriller

March 14, 2024
File photo. Matador Guard Dionte Bostick runs down the floor in the first five minutes of the second half and misses the layup in the paint at the Premier America Credit Union Area on Jan. 13 at Northridge, Calif.

Two Matadors receive all-conference honors as CSUN prepares for tournament

March 13, 2024
Guard Dionte Bostick, 0, dribbles to the hoop, takes it up and gets fouled by the Cal Poly SLO defender shooting guard Quentin Jones, 1, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors hoping to win big at Big West Championships in Henderson

March 12, 2024
Matadors pitcher Lauryn Carranco, 15, taking the mound against the OSU Cowgirls at the Matador Diamond in Northridge, Calif., on Feb. 8, 2024.

New culture, new era, renewed expectations for CSUN softball

March 1, 2024
Forward De'Sean Allen-Eikens, 25 (left), and forward Keonte Jones, 4 (right), get ready to box out Cal Poly SLO defender Kobe Sanders, 3 (center), during free throws on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors corral the Mustangs and earn 15th win

February 12, 2024
Coach Andy Newman, challenging his men to pick up their slack on defense at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Feb. 3, 2024.

Matadors snap five-game losing streak with win against UC Riverside

February 5, 2024
Matador guard Dionte Bostick, 0, struggled behind the three-point line against Cal State Bakersfield in Northridge, Calif., on January 25, 2024.

Matadors drop third straight, move to .500 in conference play

January 26, 2024
CSUN men's 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.

CSUN soccer player Jamar Ricketts drafted to the MLS

January 19, 2024
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

December 20, 2023
The Great Pacific Partition: Mapping the rescue boats that western collegiate teams are jumping to post-Pac-12

The Great Pacific Partition: Mapping the rescue boats that western collegiate teams are jumping to post-Pac-12

December 16, 2023

The Menu: Affordable eating

December 12, 2023
CSUN Matador forward De'Sean 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

December 11, 2023
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

November 24, 2023
File photo. CSUN forward Dearon Tucker, 35, goes up to shoot a 3-pointer against the University of Northern Colorado on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN basketball head coach picks up first win at Northridge in nail-biting fashion

November 11, 2023
File Photo. CSUN guard De'Sean Allen-Eikens, 25, shoots the ball while falling as a UC Riverside player defends him on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Matadors suffer late game collapse as they drop season opener

November 7, 2023
Photo via @champagnepapi (Instagram).

Review: Drake’s ‘For All the Dogs’ – Spin or skip?

October 19, 2023
Illustration by Kevin Silva. 

The Valley Boys Sports Podcast: Episode 1

October 1, 2023
CSUN men's basketball player with a ball

New coach, new optimism for CSUN men’s basketball

September 13, 2023
CSUN men's 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

September 11, 2023
Guard Anaiyah Tu'ua, 21, and forward Tess Amundsen, 15, laugh and smile with teammates as they head to the locker room after beating CSU Bakersfield on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Women’s basketball announces fall schedule

September 7, 2023
CSUN defender Dylan Gonzalez, 3, and forward David Diaz, 58, celebrate the former's go-ahead goal in the 73rd minute against the Saint Mary's College Gaels on Sept. 21, 2022, at the Performance Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif.

Can last season’s momentum carry men’s soccer even further this year?

August 31, 2023
Goalkeeper Taylor Thames jumps up to save the ball from going in the goal against UC San Diego on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at the Performance Soccer Field in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN women’s soccer hopes to come back strong this fall

August 30, 2023
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