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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

Diego Gutierrez throws a pitch during a game against Oregon State University at Matador Field in Northridge, Calif., on April 19, 2025. The Matadors lost to the Beavers 15-12.

Diego Gutierrez: Making adjustments on and off the field

Emily Maciel, Senior Reporter May 13, 2025

Diego Gutierrez was five years old when he first picked up a baseball. Playing alongside his friends drew him to the sport, and as he got older, he dreamed of playing at the highest level. The CSUN...

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

CSUN Softball earns nine all conference selections

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor May 8, 2025

After finishing second in the Big West with a 17-10 record in Big West Conference play, the CSUN softball team was honored with nine all conference selections, the second-most among all teams, on Tuesday. The...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor May 1, 2025

After finishing one of the best regular seasons, the CSUN men’s volleyball team was awarded three All-Big West First Team selections. It’s the first time since 2018 that the Matadors have had three...

Ryan Halamicek, 54, gets ready to pitch the ball towards the University of Hawai’i batter on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Robert J. Hiegert Field in Northridge, Calif.

Column: Matadors’ Pitching Woes Mount in Tough Start to 2025

Quinn Cisneros, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2025

Coming into the 2025 season, the CSUN baseball team was looking to build off a 30-24 record from the previous season. Simply put, this season has not gone the way the Matadors wanted, as they currently...

Players huddle before a game against the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on April 4, 2025. The Matadors defeated Hawai'i in straight sets 25-17. 25-20 and 25-20.

Men’s volleyball swept by the hands of Hawai’i

Alfonso Vargas, Contributor April 6, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team came into Saturday night’s game looking to pick up a series sweep over Hawai’i after sweeping them the night prior. However, the Rainbow Warriors got their redemption...

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

Matadors split Friday’s doubleheader against UC Davis

Quinn Cisneros, Assistant Sports Editor April 5, 2025

CSUN (16-18, 9-4) took on UC Davis (12-25, 6-8) Friday afternoon at Matadors Diamond, splitting a crucial doubleheader as Big West Conference play continues. The Matadors grabbed the first game of the...

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...

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