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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

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’...

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 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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor March 9, 2025

Coming off one of their worst losses of the season in a 94-79 defeat at the hands of UC Riverside, the CSUN men’s basketball team rebounded in a big way in Saturday night’s regular-season finale vs....

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...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor February 8, 2025

The good times keep rolling for the CSUN men’s basketball team, as they are now winners of five of their last six games after taking down Cal State Fullerton at the Premier America Credit Union Arena...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor January 25, 2025

Coming off one of their best wins of the season in a 83-60 smackdown of Hawai’i on Jan. 16, the CSUN men’s basketball team traveled back to the mainland to host Long Beach State (7-13, 3-5) at the...

CSUN senior Keonte Jones, 7, shoots free throws during the game against UC Riverside at the Premier America Credit Union Arena in Northridge, Calif. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

CSUN Comeback Effort Falls Short Against The Anteaters

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Reporter January 11, 2025

The CSUN men’s basketball team (11-5, 3-2) came into Thursday night boasting a four game winning streak before they took on UC Irvine (14-2, 4-0) at home. That streak was snapped as the team got off...

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...

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

Gabriel Duarte, Sports Editor December 21, 2024

After nearly a two week long break, the CSUN men’s basketball team made their return to the hardwood as they traveled down the 405 Freeway to take on the USC Trojans in one of their last non-conference...

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