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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

The Matador bench celebrates after a made three at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Nov. 27, 2024. The Matadors shot 46 percent from behind the arc.

CSUN suffers a buzzer beater loss to Cal Baptist

Quinn Cisneros, Reporter December 13, 2024

CSUN and California Baptist came into Wednesday night's matchup both struggling out the gate to start the season. The two teams combined for three wins, only one had to come out on top at the Premier America...

The CSUN bench celebrates after scoring against Cal Poly on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Women’s Basketball Falls to Cal Poly, Look Ahead to Cal Baptist

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

With CSUN returning home on Saturday afternoon to host the visiting Cal Poly Mustangs, the team had their sights set on a bounce back win after losing in their conference opener to UC Riverside on...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 9, 2024

Just two days after suffering a gut wrenching loss to UC Riverside in their Big West home opener, the CSUN men's basketball team went on the road to Cal Poly and picked up their first conference win...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 7, 2024

The CSUN men’s basketball team was on the verge of starting off Big West play with a huge win over UC Riverside. A win over the Highlanders would’ve given the Matadors tons of momentum heading into...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 1, 2024

After dropping their season opener to St. Bonaventure, the CSUN men’s basketball team has raced out to one of the hottest starts to a season in recent memory for the Matadors. CSUN finished up their...

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...

Left to right: USC women's basketball forward-center Rayah Marshall, 13, and guard Avery Howell, 23, defend against CSUN women's basketball players as CSUN forward Nnenna Orji, 14, makes a screen for guard Erica Adams, 20, to get the ball which is being guarded by Malia Samuels, 10, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

Resilience and Growth: Erica Adams’ Journey as a Matador

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter November 30, 2024

CSUN’s women's basketball team faced significant challenges during the 2023-24 season, finishing last in the Big West conference with a 3-27 record. However, the addition of Erica Adams from Pacific...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor November 26, 2024

It was seen all over social media everywhere you look, the CSUN women’s basketball team took a huge 124-39 loss to JuJu Watkins and the USC Trojans. However, despite the ugly loss that kickstarted a...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

After returning home with a 1-1 record from their New York roadtrip to start the season. The CSUN men’s basketball team had a reason to look forward to coming home. CSUN head coach Andy Newman...

CSUN's guard Erika Aspajo, 25, goes up for a layup against USC's forward Vivian Iwuchukwu, 0, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

CSUN women’s basketball ends up on wrong side of history in lopsided loss to USC

Quinn Cisneros, Reporter November 14, 2024

CSUN faced the task of playing the No. 3 team in the country, the USC Trojans, on Tuesday night at the Galen Center. In what was a “David vs. Goliath” matchup, Goliath took this one in very convincing...

Matador forward Keonte Jones comes out of the timeout with the Matadors trailing 41-17 with six minutes left in the first half at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Jan. 18 in Northridge, Calif.

Keonte Jones named to 2024-25 All-Big West Men’s Basketball Preseason Team

Ryan Romero, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Men’s basketball senior forward Keonte Jones was chosen as one of six players to the 2024-25 All-Big West Men’s Basketball Preseason Team. Coming off a season where Jones led the defense with rebounds...

CSUN men's basketball player at a game

Matador of the Week: Men’s basketball’s Atin Wright

David Nunez, Reporter November 23, 2021

Basketball season has arrived at CSUN and sophomore guard Atin Wright started the year off by demonstrating a lights-out shooting display. CSUN opened the season with back-to-back losses to USC and...

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