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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...

CSUN catcher Matthew Kurata, 23, hits a home run against BYU at Matador Field in Northridge, Calif., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

CSUN Matadors Snap 10-Game Skid with win over Columbia

Ethan Shirazi, Reporter March 21, 2025

The CSUN baseball team ended their 10-game losing streak, defeating Columbia 12-2 in a seven-inning game Tuesday at the Robert J. Hiegert Field. Max Mendes made his first season start for the Matadors...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor March 18, 2025

The CSUN men’s basketball team saw their hopes of a third NCAA tournament bid fall short in the quarterfinals of the Big West Basketball Championships on Thursday, March 13. However, the Matadors’...

CSUN pitcher Lauryn Carranco throws a pitch during 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.

CSUN softball splits doubleheader with Hawai’i

Benjamin Hanson, Contributor March 16, 2025

The CSUN softball team continued their hot start in Big West conference play as they hosted Hawai'i for a doubleheader at Matador Diamond on Saturday, March 15. After Friday’s game against the Rainbow...

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 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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team went through the month of February without a loss. They opened up March with a sweep in straight sets over Sacred Heart to extend their winning streak to eight games on...

CSUN opposite Jalen Phillips, 18, serves the ball during a game against the USC Trojans at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. The Matadors lost in four sets 3-1.

CSUN men’s volleyball dominates Cal Lutheran at home

Devlin Jimenez, Sports Reporter March 2, 2025

The CSUN men’s volleyball team extended their win streak to seven games with a 3-0 victory over the visiting Cal Lutheran Kingsmen and continued their domination of unranked opponents. CSUN is now 9-0...

Keonte Jones 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.

Matadors clinch first round bye with win over UC Santa Barbara

Quinn Cisneros, Assistant Sports Editor March 2, 2025

CSUN came into Saturday night's matchup against UC Santa Barbara reeling after their seven-game win streak was snapped by UC San Diego in the game prior for the Matadors. In an offensive showcase, CSUN...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor February 28, 2025

The CSUN men’s basketball team came in with a full steam of momentum into Thursday night’s Big West conference game vs. UC San Diego. The Matadors were riding a seven-game winning streak, but cooled...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor February 26, 2025

20-7. The CSUN men’s basketball team has reached 20 wins, a feat they haven’t reached since the 2007-08 season, and their work isn’t done yet. The Matadors have four games left in the regular...

CSUN players celebrate a score during a game against the USC Trojans at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. The Matadors lost in four sets 3-1.

Road Trip Recap: Matadors Sweep The Competition

Quinn Cisneros, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2025

Over the past weekend, CSUN men’s volleyball and women’s water polo both took trips on the road. Men’s volleyball hit the east coast to Fairfax, Virginia, for a two-game set in the Uvaldo Acosta...

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