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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

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor March 29, 2025

The CSUN softball team underwent much reshuffling over the offseason but returned foundational pieces and brought in a few key pickups to fill out the roster. As a result, the Matadors have jumped out...

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.

Men’s volleyball upset at home vs. UC Santa Barbara

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter March 29, 2025

The No. 8 CSUN Matadors (15-6) suffered a devastating 3-2 loss to No. 18 UC Santa Barbara (10-10) on Friday night at home following their tough three game road trip. The Matadors are now 0-3 in conference...

Marcus Adams Jr. attempts to get past Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones (left) during 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.

Injury and team foul issues leave CSUN searching for answers

Quinn Cisneros, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

The heart and soul of the CSUN offensive all season long had been forward Marcus Adams Jr., while there were other contributing players, it was clear as day who held the keys to the offense. Adams Jr....

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

The CSUN men’s basketball team found immense success against UC Santa Barbara during the regular season, sweeping the Gauchos for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Yet, in the biggest game...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

After UC Davis and Hawai’i renounced their membership in the Big West and joined the Mountain West in 2024, the Big West had two options for the future. Sink or swim. After losing two universities,...

CSUN lineup, outside hitter Lorenzo Bertozzi, 2 (right) opposite Jalen Phillips, 18 (back) middle blocker Joao Favarim, 20 (left) and setter Donovan Constable, 23 (middle) wait as opponent team, Jessup University, serves the ball on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif.

Column: CSUN men’s volleyball is chasing immortality

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter March 3, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team has been on fire thus far in the 2025 season and is on pace to go down as one of the greatest teams in CSUN history. However, the real test of the Matadors' greatness will...

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

CSUN’s Struggles Continue Against The Rainbow Warriors

Devlin Jimenez, Senior Reporter January 17, 2025

The CSUN women’s basketball team couldn’t bounce back against the University of Hawai’i, falling 75-47 on Thursday night at Premier America Credit Union Arena. For the Matadors, it marks back-to-back...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

For the first time since the 2020-21 season, the CSUN men's basketball team defeated UC Davis, snapping a seven-game losing streak to the Aggies. The Matadors came close to beating UC Davis last season...

CSUN men's soccer midfielder Zack Harris, 8, dribbles the ball away from UC Irvine during their home match at the Performance Soccer Field on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

The Matadors struggle for a Big West win and fall to the Anteaters

Alexis Martinez, Sports Reporter October 21, 2024

After conceding in the eighth minute, the CSUN men’s soccer team could not capitalize. Despite leading the game in total shots, the Matadors were unable to break through the Anteaters defense. Misael...

Head coach Aquiles Montoya speaks with the CSUN women's volleyball team during a timeout during the game against UC San Diego at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif. on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Column: Matadors continue to plummet in Big West Conference

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter October 18, 2024

The CSUN women’s volleyball team has had a tough stretch of games in recent weeks. After losing their first three conference games, CSUN (6-11, 1-5 Big West) bounced back on the road against Cal State...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Assistant Sports Editor October 17, 2024

The University of Hawai’i announced on Oct. 15 that the school will become full-time members of the Mountain West conference effective July 1, 2026. The Rainbow Warriors, who are currently football-only...

CSUN softball celebrates a six-run come-from-behind win, defeating UC San Diego 9-7 on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Matador Diamond in Northridge, Calif.

CSUN softball storms back from behind to sweep the Tritons on Senior Night

Kevin Khachatryan, Reporter May 7, 2024

In a game of immense importance, CSUN staged a comeback in their final home game of the season on senior night, securing a significant victory over the Tritons of UC San Diego. The game, which kicked off...

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