CSUN Hosts No. 3 Cal State Fullerton in Senior Weekend Series
May 22, 2013
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CSUN Hosts No. 3 Cal State Fullerton in Senior Weekend Series05.22.13Baseball
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will play their final three-game series of the regular season this week when the No. 3 Cal State Fullerton Titans come to town on Thursday, May 23. The Titans wrapped up their fourth consecutive Big West Conference title last weekend and will participate in a postseason regional. The Matadors are currently tied for second in the conference and looking to take a series from the Titans to end the season.
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CSUN Begins NCAA Journey Thursday at NCAA West Preliminary Round in Austin, Texas
May 22, 2013
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CSUN Begins NCAA Journey Thursday at NCAA West Preliminary Round in Austin, Texas05.22.13Women's Track & Field
The Cal State Northridge men's and women's track & field teams begin their NCAA journey Thursday as the Matadors open competition at the NCAA West Preliminary Round at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.
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CSUN Celebrates Graduating Student-Athletes in Afternoon Ceremony
May 20, 2013
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CSUN Celebrates Graduating Student-Athletes in Afternoon Ceremony05.20.13Women's Track & Field
With graduation ceremonies set to take place on campus this week, the Cal State Northridge Athletics Department gathered to celebrate its graduating student-athletes in an afternoon ceremony at the Matador Spirit Plaza on Monday. Dr. Brandon E. Martin, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Dr. Tina Kiesler, Faculty Athletic Representative, presented each of the department's graduating student-athletes with a commemorative sash and a red rose during the event.
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Matadors Defeated 7-2 in Finale at No. 27 Cal Poly
May 19, 2013
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Matadors Defeated 7-2 in Finale at No. 27 Cal Poly05.19.13Baseball
Needing a victory to keep pace at the top of the Big West Conference, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-23, 15-9 Big West) were defeated 7-2 by the No. 27 Cal Poly Mustangs (37-16, 15-9 Big West) on Sunday afternoon at Baggett Stadium. A late-inning run for the Matadors was unable to spark a rally and the Mustangs scored two runs in the eighth to seal the game.
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CSUN Begins NCAA Journey Thursday at NCAA West Preliminary Round in Austin, Texas05.22.13Women's Track & Field
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May 3, 2013
Big West Championships Multi-Events
11:00 a.m.
Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
Big West Championships Multi-Events
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Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
May 4, 2013
Big West Championships Multi-Events
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Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
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UC Riverside
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Game One of Doubleheader --- Dad and Daughter Day (Play Catch in Outfield in Between Games)
Big West Championships Multi-Events
11:00 a.m.
Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
May 5, 2013
May 10, 2013
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UC Santa Barbara
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Faculty Friday - Free admission for CSUN Faculty/Staff with ID (& One Guest)
4th Place (25 points)
Big West Championships
Through 7 Events
Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
5th Place (32 points)
Big West Championships
Through 7 Events
Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
May 11, 2013
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UC Santa Barbara
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Big West Bingo! All fans are invited to pick up their Bingo Board at the main entrance and play along during the game for prizes!
4th Place (115.5 points)
Big West Championships
9:00 a.m.
Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
3rd Place (127 points)
Big West Championships
9:00 a.m.
Northridge, CA (Matador Track Complex)
May 12, 2013
May 23, 2013
May 24, 2013
Cal St. Fullerton
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Cal State Northridge
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Faculty Friday - Free admission for CSUN Faculty/Staff with ID (& One Guest)
May 25, 2013
Cal St. Fullerton
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Cal State Northridge
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Senior Day! $3 Admission for All Fans Wearing CSUN Gear (Baseball Hat/Logo T-shirt)
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May 15, 2013
Carl Horsley Named Big West Male Track Athlete of the Year
Cal State Northridge junior sprinter Carl Horsley earned one of the major Big West track awards for the second time in three years Wednesday as he was named the conference's Male Track Athlete of the Year.
May 15, 2013
Matador Women's Soccer Releases 2013 Schedule
Looking to defend their 2012 Big West Conference Championship, the Cal State Northridge women’s soccer team and head coach Keith West have announced the Matadors’ 2013 schedule. CSUN will play a total of 19 contests in the fall of 2013 and Northridge will host a total of 10 matches at Matador Soccer Field.
May 18, 2013
CSUN Falls 6-2 at No. 27 Cal Poly
Joshua Goossen-Brown and Kyle Attl each hit a home run in the game but the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-22, 15-8 Big West) fell 6-2 to the No. 27 Cal Poly Mustangs (36-16, 14-9 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Baggett Stadium. The Matadors fell behind early in the game and could not generate the offense needed to spark a rally against the Mustangs.
May 17, 2013
Northridge Drops Opener at No. 27 Cal Poly 5-1
Despite recording nine hits, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-21, 15-7 Big West) were defeated 5-1 by the No. 27 Cal Poly Mustangs (35-16, 13-9 Big West) on Friday night at Baggett Stadium. Eight different Matadors recorded a hit and the pitching staff combined for 11 strikeouts but a big inning early spelled the difference in the game.
May 15, 2013
Matadors Travel to No. 27 Cal Poly for Crucial Big West Series
The Cal State Northridge Matadors are currently in second place in the Big West Conference with six games remaining and face another difficult test as the team travels to No. 27 Cal Poly this weekend. The Mustangs sit five games back of first but are still in striking distance as both teams look to improve their standing and prepare for potential at-large selections to the NCAA Tournament.
May 14, 2013
Three Matadors Named to 2013 All-Big West Softball Team
Seniors Mikayla Thielges and Shelly Tait and freshman Maylynn Mitchell were named to the 2013 All-Big West Conference Softball Team per a vote of the conference's head coaches, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon. Thielges earned her second career All-Big West award, placing on the second team. Tait and Mitchell were recognized for the first time and received honorable mention awards.
May 12, 2013
Pak Homers Twice in 7-1 Mother's Day Win over UCSB
Chester Pak hit the first two home runs of his collegiate career and John Salas threw a complete game as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (31-20, 15-6 Big West) beat the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (27-21, 12-9 Big West) 7-1 on Mother's Day at Matador Field. With the win, the Matadors drew within two games of first-place Cal State Fullerton with six games remaining.
May 11, 2013
Matador Women Third, Men Fourth at 2013 Big West Track & Field Championships
Cal State Northridge track & field wrapped up the 2013 Big West Championships with a third-place finish on the women's side and a fourth-place finish on the men's side Saturday at the Matador Track Complex.
May 11, 2013
Matadors Fall 8-2 to Titans in Season Finale
The Cal State Northridge softball team (25-31, 11-13 Big West) lost 8-2 to Cal State Fullerton Saturday afternoon in the Matadors' final game of the 2013 season. Abby Linn and Tiffini Lucero each had RBI base hits for the Matadors, but a seven-run Titan fifth was too much to overcome.
May 11, 2013
CSUN's Rally Not Enough in 6-2 Loss to UCSB
Three errors proved too costly for Cal State Northridge as the Matadors (30-20, 14-6 Big West) dropped the second game of its series with the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (27-20, 12-8 Big West) 6-2 on Saturday afternoon at Matador Field. Northridge had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the eighth but were unable to push runs across, losing its second straight game for the first time since March 29-30 at Long Beach State.
May 11, 2013
Positive Results for Matador Men and Women on Day One of Big West Championships
Both Cal State Northridge track & field teams had a solid opening day of the 2013 Big West Conference Track & Field Championships Friday at the Matador Track Complex.
May 11, 2013
Pagano Leads Matadors to Doubleheader Split with Titans
The Cal State Northridge softball team (25-30, 11-12 Big West) lost 4-0 and won 2-1 in a Big West Conference doubleheader with Cal State Fullerton Friday evening at Anderson Family Field. After dropping a 4-0 decision, senior Mia Pagano carried a one-hit shutout into the bottom of the seventh in game two before CSUN ultimately prevailed 2-1.
May 10, 2013
Matadors Fall Late in 6-1 Loss to UC Santa Barbara
Despite another strong outing by Jerry Keel, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (30-19, 14-5 Big West) fell late in a 6-1 loss to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (26-20, 11-8 Big West) on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. Keel pitched 8.0 scoreless innings and Nathan Ring launched a solo home run in the ninth but the Gauchos scored six runs in the final inning for the victory.
May 9, 2013
Casey Hinger Named to U.S. Women's Volleyball National Senior A2 Program
Cal State Northridge sophomore middle blocker Casey Hinger was one of 48 collegiate players named to the roster of the U.S. Women's Volleyball National Senior A2 Program as announced May 7 by USA Volleyball.
May 9, 2013
Race for Big West Title Heats Up This Week as CSUN Hosts UCSB
Nine games remain in the Big West Conference season. Cal State Northridge is currently on an eight-game winning streak, the team’s longest since 2002, and the Matadors have won their last nine conference games dating back to April 19. The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos visit Matador Field this weekend for three games with both side looking for an important series victory to improve their postseason resumes. Fans are encouraged to get to the field early this weekend to find parking close to the ballpark as the Big West Track and Field Championships are also being held on campus on Friday and Saturday.
May 9, 2013
CSUN Honors Outstanding Student-Athletes at Varsity ‘N Academic Athletics Honor Roll Reception
Fifty-four outstanding Cal State Northridge scholar-athletes were honored for their success in the classroom on Wednesday afternoon (5/8/13) at the annual Varsity ‘N Academic Athletics Honor Roll reception by University President Dr. Dianne Harrison at CSUN’s University House.
May 8, 2013
Best of the Big West Return to Northridge For Big West Track & Field Championships
The top athletes in the Big West Conference return to the Matador Track & Field Complex this weekend as the Big West Track & Field Championships return to Cal State Northridge for the first time since 2010.
May 8, 2013
Men's Soccer Identification Camp Scheduled for June 2, 2013
The Cal State Northridge men's soccer program will host its annual summer identification camp on Sunday, June 2, 2013, the coaching staff announced Wednesday. The team, which won the 2012 Big West Conference regular season and tournament titles, is hosting the camp in hopes of reaching out to players interested in taking their game to the next level.
May 8, 2013
CSUN Softball Closes 2013 Season with Series at Fullerton
The Cal State Northridge softball team (24-29,10-11 Big West Conference) closes out the 2013 season with a three-game Big West Conference series at Cal State Fullerton. The Matadors and Titans will play a doubleheader at Anderson Field on Friday, May 10 beginning at 4 p.m., and then play a single game on Saturday, May 11 at noon. Live stats, audio and video links are available for all three contests and fans are encouraged to check with the CSUN Athletics Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the series.
May 7, 2013
Matadors Stun No. 8 UCLA 4-1
After jumping out to an early lead, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (30-18) clamped down defensively to upset the No. 8 UCLA Bruins (31-14) 4-1 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Matadors scored three runs in the first inning and added an insurance run in the eighth to earn their first win against UCLA since 2008.
May 7, 2013
Aaron Parks Becomes Member of the New CSUN Basketball Family
Aaron Parks had never visited California before taking a basketball recruiting trip from his East Coast home in Baltimore (Md) to the West Coast, specifically the campus of Cal State Northridge.
May 6, 2013
Adrienne Martinez Named Big West Conference Player of the Week
Cal State Northridge sophomore Adrienne Martinez has been named the Big West Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Martinez collected her first career RBI and double in the Matadors' first win over UC Riverside and then added two home runs and six RBIs in the series finale.
May 6, 2013
A Day With Reggie Theus, CSUN’s New Head Basketball Coach
Life would be much easier if cell phones didn’t exist. Just ask CSUN head basketball coach Reggie Theus.
May 6, 2013
CSUN Set to Battle No. 8 UCLA in Final Non-Conference Game of Season
The Cal State Northridge Matadors, winners of nine of the last ten, have put together a seven-game winning streak for the first time since 2002. This week., the Matadors will head down the 405 to take on cross-town rival No. 8 UCLA on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Northridge is also looking for a crucial non-conference win over a quality opponent as the Matadors look to build their NCAA Tournament resume heading into the final 10 games of the regular season. Tuesday’s game at UCLA will include a free audio broadcast and live stats available on GoMatadors.com.
May 5, 2013
Matadors Mash Four Home Runs in 12-3 Victory on Senior Day
The Cal State Northridge softball team (24-29, 10-11 Big West) defeated UC Riverside 12-3 in five innings Sunday in the series finale at Matador Diamond. Sophomore Adrienne Martinez hit two home runs, tying the school record, and drove in six RBIs, ony shy of the school mark, as the Matadors posted an impressive win on senior day.
May 5, 2013
CSUN Completes Third Straight Big West Sweep, Beats UC Davis 10-4
Nicolas Osuna collected two RBIs and Anthony Lombardo drove in a pair of insurance runs late as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (29-18, 14-4 Big West) defeated the UC Davis Aggies (16-29, 3-15 Big West) 10-4 on Sunday afternoon at Dobbins Stadium. With the win, Northridge completed its third consecutive Big West sweep and clinched a winning season for the second time since 2002.
May 4, 2013
Matadors Earn Eight Points as Big West Multi-Events Conclude
Cal State Northridge earned five points in the heptathlon and three in the decathlon Saturday on the opening weekend of the 2013 Big West Championships at the Matador Track & Field Complex.
May 4, 2013
Big Innings Lead CSUN to Doubleheader Sweep over UC Riverside
The Cal State Northridge softball team (23-29, 9-11 Big West) defeated UC Riverside 5-1 and 8-5 Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. Seniors Shelly Tait and Mia Pagano picked up wins in the circle and big innings at the plate sent the Matadors to the two wins over the Highlanders.
May 4, 2013
Matadors Clinch Series with 12-Inning Win at UC Davis
Senior shortstop Kyle Attl drove in four runs, including two in the 12th inning, and freshman DJ Milam pitched two scoreless innings of relief as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (28-18, 13-4 Big West) rallied for an 8-5 win in extra innings at UC Davis (16-28, 3-14 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Dobbins Stadium. Attl also hit a two-run home run as the Matadors clinched their first series at the home of the Aggies in school history.
May 3, 2013
Goossen-Brown Drives in Five in 9-3 Win at UC Davis
Junior first baseman Joshua Goossen-Brown drove in a career-high five runs and freshman Nicolas Osuna added two RBIs on a career-high three hits to lead the Cal State Northridge Matadors (27-18, 12-4 Big West) to a 9-3 win against the UC Davis Aggies (16-27, 3-13 Big West) on Friday afternoon at Dobbins Stadium. The victory for Northridge was its first since 2009 at UC Davis and just the second at the home of the Aggies all-time.
May 3, 2013
CSUN in the Hunt After Day One of Big West Multi-Events
Cal State Northridge had a solid opening day of the Multi-Event competition as the 2013 Big West Outdoor Championships kicked off Friday at the Matador Track & Field Complex.
May 2, 2013
Matador Women's Volleyball Announces 2013-14 Recruiting Class
Cal State Northridge women's volleyball head coach Jeff Stork has announced the addition of four players that will join the Matadors for the 2013 season.
May 2, 2013
CSUN Baseball Announces Pair of Kids Summer Camp Sessions
The Cal State Northridge baseball program will hold two camp sessions for kids this summer at Matador Field, the coaching staff announced Thursday. Open to all kids in grades 1-8, the camps will include daily skills instruction as well as competitions, swim time and other fun activities.
May 2, 2013
CSUN Softball Senior Weekend Centers around Visit from UCR
The Cal State Northridge softball team (21-29, 7-11 Big West) play its final three home games of the 2013 season this weekend when UC Riverside arrives for a Big West Conference series. The Matadors and Highlanders will play a doubleheader on Saturday, May 4 and then a single contest on Sunday, May 5.
May 2, 2013
Matadors Begin Push for Big West Crown at UC Davis This Week
The Cal State Northridge Matadors, winners of seven of their last eight, travel north to UC Davis this week for a three-game Big West Conference series. The Matadors are currently second in the standings and one game back of first place as the team heads into its final month of the regular season. Northridge has won four straight and has not lost back-to-back games since March 29-30 at Long Beach State.
May 1, 2013
CSUN's Clariss Guce Named to All-Big West Women's Golf Team
Cal State Northridge junior Clariss Guce was named to the 2013 All-Big West Women's Golf Team as announced by the conference office Wednesday.
May 1, 2013
Lindsy Nelson, Marisa Young Gain All-Big West Conference Accolades
Marisa Young and Lindsy Nelson, who helped the Cal State Northridge women's water polo team to a 23-12 season and a #14 national ranking, were honored on Wednesday afternoon with Big West Conference All-League accolades in a vote of the league coaches.
May 1, 2013
Decathlon, Heptathlon Competition Opens 2013 Big West Outdoor Championships
The 2013 edition of the Big West Track & Field Championships open this weekend (May 3-4) as the conference's top all-around athletes compete in the decathlon and heptathlon. The host Matadors will have seven student-athletes competing, four women in the heptathlon and three men in the decathlon.
May 1, 2013
6,057,413
The answer is 6,057,413. The question is how many “total hits” were produced on Gomatadors.com during the month of April, 2013?
April 30, 2013
Rutherford Dominant in 6-4 Win at San Diego
Right-handed pitcher Brycen Rutherford carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Cal State Northridge scored all of its runs in the fourth as the Matadors (26-18) held on for a 6-4 win at the University of San Diego (26-19) on Tuesday night at Fowler Park. Northridge produced all of its offense early and withstood a late rally by the Toreros to complete its season sweep of USD.
April 30, 2013
Matador Upperclassmen Collect 2013 All-Big West Women's Tennis Awards
Cal State Northridge women's tennis seniors Maria Pistalu, Anna Yang and Sabrina Man-Son-Hing and junior Lorraine Cheung all received 2013 All-Big West Women's Tennis awards as voted upon by the league's head coaches, the conference office announced Tuesday. Pistalu took home an All-Big West Singles Second Team award while the doubles team of Man-Son-Hing and Yang earned All-Big West Doubles First Team and the team of Pistalu and Cheung received Honorable Mention honors.
April 30, 2013
Matadors Finish in a Tie for Ninth at Big West Championship
Cal State Northridge concluded the 2012-13 men's golf season with a final round 318 as the Matadors finished in a tie for ninth-place at the Big West Championship Tuesday at The Country Club at Soboba Springs.
April 29, 2013
Matadors Ninth After Two Rounds at Big West Championship
A second round 306 dropped the Cal State Northridge men's golf team one spot to ninth place while junior Kyler Sauer remained in contention for the individual title Monday at the Big West Championship at The Country Club at Soboba Springs.
April 28, 2013
Matadors Rally for Walkoff Win in Extras Against Pacific
Trailing by as much as 7-2, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (25-18, 11-4 Big West) rallied for an 8-7 walkoff win in 11 innings over the Pacific Tigers (10-28, 3-12 Big West) on Sunday afternoon at Matador Field. Northridge scored five runs in the eighth and the winning run on a sacrifice fly by Cal Vogelsang to complete its third sweep of a conference opponent this season.
April 28, 2013
Sauer, Siporin Third; Matadors Eighth at Big West Championships
A team score of 304 left the Cal State Northridge men's golf team in eighth place after the opening round of the Big West Men's Golf Championship at The Country Club at Soboba Springs.
April 28, 2013
Matadors Successful in Final Big West Championship Tuneup
Cal State Northridge was successful in its bid to improve on season-bests Saturday and Sunday at the adidas/Steve Scott Invitational at UC Irvine.
April 28, 2013
Lindsy Nelson’s Three Goals Propel CSUN To 10-7 Victory Over UCSB
Lindsy Nelson continued her scoring domination against UC Santa Barbara to help lead fifth-seed Cal State Northridge to a 10-7 victory over the sixth-seed Gauchos to earn fifth place at the 2013 Big West Tournament on Sunday afternoon at the UC Irvine Aquatics Complex.
April 28, 2013
Matadors Fall Short in 6-5 Loss to UC Santa Barbara
The Cal State Northridge softball team (21-29, 7-11 Big West) lost 6-5 to UC Santa Barbara Sunday afternoon in the finale of a Big West Conference series at Campus Diamond. The Matadors stormed back from a 5-0 deficit with a five-run fifth inning, but a Gaucho solo blast proved to be the decisive measure as they took the series.
April 27, 2013
CSUN Outduels Pacific 5-2, Clinches Series
Freshman pitcher Calvin Copping went 8.0 strong innings on the mound and Alexis Mercado drove in a pair of runs as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (24-18, 10-4 Big West) defeated the Pacific Tigers (10-27, 3-11 Big West) 5-2 on Saturday afternoon at Matador Field. With the win, CSUN clinched the series against Pacific for the first time since 2009 and earned its 24th victory for the first time since 2010.
April 27, 2013
Second Half Surge Carries CSUN to 8-7 Win Over Pacific
Melissa Doll pushed across a score with 13 seconds to play to lift fifth-seed Cal State Northridge to an 8-7 consolation semifinal come-from-behind 8-7 victory over eighth-seed Pacific on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Big West Conference Tournament at the UC Irvine Aquatics Complex.
April 27, 2013
Matadors Rebound to Split Saturday Doubleheader with Gauchos
The Cal State Northridge softball team (21-28, 7-10 Big West) lost 8-0 in five innings and won 3-0 in a Big West Conference doubleheader with UC Santa Barbara Saturday at Campus Diamond. After suffering a tough loss game one, senior Alexa Limon and Jennifer Tyler teamed up to give the Matadors seven shutout innings in the game two victory.
April 26, 2013
Vogelsang's Return Triumphant in 6-1 Win over Pacific
Cal Vogelsang, playing in his first game since March 1st, went 3-for-4 with three RBIs as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (23-18, 9-4 Big West) defeated the Pacific Tigers (10-26, 3-10 Big West) in a Big West Conference game on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. Jerry Keel pitched his second complete game in as many outings for the Matadors to pick up his sixth win of the season.
April 26, 2013
#10 Long Beach State’s Defense Stifles #14 CSUN, 8-2
Cal State Northridge ran into the rock-solid defensive wall of tenth-ranked Long Beach State as the 49ers recorded an 8-2 victory over the Matadors in a quarterfinal game on Friday afternoon at the Big West Tournament at the UC Irvine Aquatics Complex.
April 26, 2013
CSUN Seeks Additional Big West Qualifiers in Irvine This Weekend
With the Big West Outdoor Championships on the horizon, the Cal State Northridge men's and women's track & field squads head to the adidas/Steve Scott Invitational this weekend looking to add qualifiers to the conference championships.
April 26, 2013
CSUN Tennis Falls 4-1 to UC Santa Barbara at Big West Tournament
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (10-11) lost 4-1 to UC Santa Barbara at the Big West Tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., Friday morning. Despite winning two of three doubles contests to take an early 1-0 lead, the sixth-seeded Matadors lost the first four singles matches to complete and had their season end at the hands of the third-seeded Gauchos.
April 25, 2013
Matadors Welcome Pacific For Final Time in Big West Play
The Cal State Northridge Matadors, coming off of a three-game sweep at Hawai’i last weekend, will look to continue their success against Big West opponents this week when they host the University of the Pacific Tigers at Matador Field. Northridge is currently second place in the Big West and looking to create separation in the standings as the conference slate reaches its halfway point.
April 25, 2013
CSUN Softball Hits the Road for Series at UC Santa Barbara
The Cal State Northridge softball team (20-27, 6-9 Big West) return to action this weekend with a three-game Big West Conference series against UC Santa Barbara at Campus Diamond. On Saturday, April 27, the Matadors and Gauchos will play a doubleheader starting at noon followed by a single game on Sunday, April 28 also at noon. All three games will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com and fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the weekend.
April 23, 2013
Sixth-Seeded CSUN Heads to Indian Wells for Big West Tournament
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team enters the 2013 Big West Tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., this weekend as the sixth seed in the 10 team field that will compete for a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The Matadors will open play Friday at 8 a.m. in a quarterfinal contest against No. 3 UC Santa Barbara, a Gaucho squad that took a 6-1 victory over CSUN in early February.
April 23, 2013
Matadors Put Together Solid Final Round, Finish Seventh at Big West Championship
After a disappointing second round on Monday, the Cal State Northridge women's golf team put together its best round of the tournament on Tuesday to finish seventh at the conclusion of the 2013 Big West Championships at San Luis Obispo Country Club
April 23, 2013
Kelcie Ferreira Named Women's Water Polo Player of the Week
Cal State Northridge sophomore Kelcie Ferreira (Trinidad & Tobago/Providence Catholic) collected a career-high four goals in the conference regular season finale to secure Big West Women's Water Polo Player of the Week honors.
April 23, 2013
Matadors Drop Midweek Game 5-0 at LMU
Loyola Marymount University's Matt Florer threw the first LMU no-hitter since 1980 as the Lions (21-19) defeated the Cal State Northridge Matadors (22-18) 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Page Stadium. The Matadors drew five walks in the game but were unable to advance a runner past second base against the senior left-hander.
April 22, 2013
Cal State Northridge Seeded Fifth At Big West Tournament
If 14th-ranked Cal State Northridge has plans to make the NCAA Tournament, the Matadors will have to face and beat other nationally-ranked teams at this weekend’s Big West Women’s Water Polo Tournament at the UC Irvine Anteater Aquatics Complex.
April 22, 2013
Matadors Struggle on Day Two of Big West Championship
After finishing day one in the top-five, the Cal State Northridge women's golf team struggled on day two and slipped to eighth place Monday at the Big West Championship at San Luis Obispo Country Club.
April 22, 2013
Red-Hot Matadors Visit Loyola Marymount for Midweek Test
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will wrap up their current eight-game road trip this week when the team visits the Loyola Marymount University Lions on Tuesday afternoon at Page Stadium in Los Angeles. LMU took the first game in the season series with an extra-inning victory at Matador Field on April 2.
April 21, 2013
CSUN Fifth After Opening Round of Big West Women's Championship
Three Cal State Northridge golfers are in the top-20 while the Matadors sit fifth among eight teams after the opening round of the 2013 Big West Women's Golf Championship Sunday at San Luis Obispo Country Club.
April 21, 2013
Matadors Beat Hawai’i 10-5; Complete First Big West Road Sweep Since 2004
Five runs in the final two innings broke open a tight contest at Les Murakami Stadium, as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (22-17, 8-4 Big West) defeated the University of Hawai’i Rainbows (8-27, 3-9 Big West) 10-5 on Sunday afternoon. Two runs scored on an error in the eighth and Joshua Goossen-Brown capped off the day with his first home run of the season, a three-run blast, in the top of the ninth for CSUN.
April 21, 2013
CSUN Softball Falls 5-1 to Pacific in Series Finale
The Cal State Northridge softball team (20-27, 6-9 Big West) lost 5-1 to Pacific Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game Big West series at Matador Diamond. Tiffini Lucero and Crystal Maas each had two hits, but the Matadors could not rally for the third time in as many games against the Tigers.
April 20, 2013
CSUN Clinches Series with 9-4 Win at Hawai'i
Alexis Mercado drove in two runs, Joshua Goossen-Brown went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and the Cal State Northridge Matadors (21-17, 7-4 Big West) topped the University of Hawai'i Rainbows (8-26, 3-8 BWC) 9-4 on Saturday night at Les Murakami Stadium. Seven different Matadors scored a run as CSUN's win moved the team into a tie for second place in the Big West Conference standings.
April 20, 2013
Matadors Rally to Post Saturday Sweep over Pacific
The Cal State Northridge softball team (20-26, 6-8 Big West) defeated Pacific 3-1 and 5-4 (8 innings) Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. In game one, Shelly Tait did not allow an earned run in a complete game and Tanna Bindi had a key two-run triple. In game two, the Matadors rallied from a 3-0 deficit to post a 5-4 extra-inning victory to clinch the series with the Tigers.
April 19, 2013
Keel Shines in CSUN's 4-1 Win at Hawai'i
Sophomore pitcher Jerry Keel did not allow an earned run and struck out five hitters en route to a complete game victory as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (20-17, 6-4 Big West) defeated the University of Hawai'i Rainbows (8-25, 3-7 Big West) 4-1 on Friday night at Les Murakami Stadium. Catcher Alexis Mercado went 3-for-5 at the plate and freshman Nicolas Osuna drove in a pair of runs to lead CSUN to its third series-opening win in conference play.
April 19, 2013
Solid First Day for CSUN Track & Field at Mt. SAC Relays
Cal State Northridge got off to a fast start Friday at the annual Mt. SAC Relays at Hilmer Lodge Stadium.
April 19, 2013
Kelcie Ferreira’s Four Goals Propel CSUN to 13-9 Victory Over UCSB
On a hot Friday afternoon with temperatures hovering in the mid-80’s, CSUN’s Kelcie Ferreira fueled 14th-ranked Cal State Northridge to an impressive 10-8 victory over 16th-ranked UC Santa Barbara in a tense Big West Conference women’s water polo game before an overflow crowd at Matador Pool.
April 19, 2013
CSUN Softball vs. Pacific: Strikeout Cancer Day!
April 18, 2013
Pair of Matador Seniors Named to 2013 All-MPSF Men's Volleyball Team
Cal State Northridge seniors John Baker and Drew Staker were both named to the 2013 All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Men's Volleyball Team Thursday with Baker earning second team honors and Staker named honorable mention.
April 18, 2013
#14 CSUN Hosts #16 UC Santa Barbara in Big West Tilt
Cal State Northridge, ranked 14th in the nation, will conclude its home season with a Big West Conference water polo game against 16th-ranked UC Santa Barbara on Friday, April 19, at 4:00 pm at Matador Pool.
April 17, 2013
Matadors Split with Long Beach State in Televised Doubleheader
The Cal State Northridge softball team (18-26, 4-8 Big West) defeated Long Beach State 4-2 in eight innings and then fell 2-0 in the second game in a Big West Conference doubleheader at 49ers Sports Complex. In front of a nationally televised crowd on ESPNU, Tanna Bindi collected a two-run, two-out single in the top of the eighth to give the Matadors the win in game one.
April 17, 2013
Matadors Travel to Hawai’i for First Big West Series Against Rainbows
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will return to the Hawaiian Islands for the first time in nine seasons this week when they take on the University of Hawaii Rainbows in a three-game Big West Conference series at Les Murakami Stadium. The two programs have history with each other on the diamond as both were members of the Western Athletic Conference from 1993-96 before Northridge exited the league in 1997.
April 15, 2013
CSUN Faces LBSU on ESPNU, then Plays Host to Pacific
The Cal State Northridge softball team (17-25, 3-7 Big West Conference) has a five-game week ahead of itself as the Matadors tangle with Long Beach State and Pacific. On Wednesday, April 17, Northridge will travel to Long Beach to face the 49ers in a doubleheader that will be broadcast live on ESPNU beginning at 1 p.m. Then on Saturday, April 20, the Matadors welcome Pacific to Matador Diamond for the two teams’ final Big West Conference series against each other. CSUN and the Tigers will play a doubleheader on April 20 and a single game on April 21 with both days starting at noon. The two games with the 49ers will feature live stats and live video available via WatchESPN with links available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN athletic department’s official Twitter handle (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the week.
April 14, 2013
Matadors Fall 2-0 in Finale at No. 23 UC Irvine
Despite a complete-game effort on the mound by John Salas, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (19-17, 5-4 Big West) fell 2-0 against the No. 23 UC Irvine Anteaters (23-9, 5-4 Big West) on Sunday afternoon at Anteater Ballpark. Salas limited the Anteaters to just four hits in the game but the Matadors stranded nine runners on base on the day.
April 12, 2013
CSUN Enthusiastically Welcomes Reggie Theus, CSUN’s new head basketball coach
A highly enthusiastic crowd of nearly 300 people welcomed Reggie Theus as CSUN’s new men’s head basketball coach at a press conference on Friday afternoon at the Matadome.
April 13, 2013
Season-Bests for CSUN at Texas Invitational
Cal State Northridge opened the homestretch of the outdoor season with the Texas Invitational Saturday in Austin, Texas.
April 14, 2013
Matadors Edged 2-1 by Cal Poly in Series Finale
The Cal State Northridge softball team (17-25, 3-7 Big West) lost 2-1 to Cal Poly Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game Big West series at Matador Diamond. Freshman Maylynn Mitchell had an RBI single and sophomore Crystal Maas tossed five innings of solid relief, but a solo home run in the top of the second provided the Mustangs with the decisive run.
April 13, 2013
Freshmen Power Matadors to 2-1 Upset at No. 23 UC Irvine
Behind 7.2 strong innings on the mound by freshman Calvin Copping, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (19-16, 5-3 Big West) earned a 2-1 upset over the No. 23 UC Irvine Anteaters (22-9, 4-4 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Anteater Ballpark. Freshman Michael Najera went 2-for-2 with a double and a triple as the Matadors ended UCI's six-game win streak and picked up their first victory in Irvine since 2005.
April 13, 2013
Randazzo's Walk-Off Blast Sends CSUN to Pair of Wins over Cal Poly
The Cal State Northridge softball team (17-24, 3-6 Big West) defeated Cal Poly 7-0 and 3-2 Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. Sophomore Brianna Elder spun a four-hit shutout in the first contest and Korinne Randazzo delivered a two-run, two-out home run in the bottom of the seventh to propel the Matadors to a 3-2 victory in game two.
April 14, 2013
#14 Cal State Northridge Falls At #7 Hawai’i, 10-8
Cal State Northridge, ranked 14th in the nation, held a 6-4 lead in the second period at seventh-ranked University of Hawai’i, but the Rainbow Wahine outscored the Matadors, 4-1, in the fourth period to eventually post a 10-8 victory in a Big West Conference game on Saturday night.
April 13, 2013
Matadors Fall 6-1 at Hawai'i
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (10-10, 4-5 Big West) lost 6-1 to Hawai'i in a Big West Conference match on Saturday, April 13. Senior Maria Pistalu, playing in the final conference match of her career, took a straight-set decision in the No. 1 singles draw to earn the Matadors' only point on the day.
April 13, 2013
CSUN's Season Ends in Straight-Set Loss at No. 2 Long Beach State
Cal State Northridge knew its final six matches of the regular season would be a stiff challenge. Not only were all six matches on the road but four were against teams ranked among the top-six in the nation.
April 12, 2013
CSUN's Streak Halted after 11-Inning Loss at No. 23 UC Irvine
After rallying back from an early deficit to take a lead yet again, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (18-16, 4-3 Big West) eventually fell 4-3 in 11 innings to the No. 23 UC Irvine Anteaters (22-8, 4-3 Big West) on Friday night at Anteater Ballpark. Northridge erased a 2-0 deficit and led 3-2 in the 10th inning before the Anteaters scored once in the 10th and the winning run in the 11th to stop the Matadors' five-game winning streak.
April 12, 2013
#14 CSUN Faces #7 Hawai’i at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex
Cal State Northridge travels to the island of Oahu to face the seventh-ranked University of Hawai’i in a Big West women’s water polo game on Saturday (April 13).
April 10, 2013
CSUN Captures Fifth Straight Win, Tops CSU Bakersfield 8-5
Cal State Northridge won its fifth consecutive game as the Matadors (18-15) erased an early deficit to top the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (21-13) 8-5 at Hardt Field on Wednesday night. After trailing 2-0, Northridge rattled off eight straight runs against CSUB and the pitching staff did not concede a hit between the third and ninth innings to help the team to victory.
April 9, 2013
A New Era Begins ... Meet CSUN Head Basketball Coach Reggie Theus
Cal State University Northridge Athletics will formally introduce Reggie Theus, CSUN's new men's head basketball coach on Friday, April 12, at Noon. The event will be held at the Matadome, the basketball home of Cal State Northridge. The public is encouraged to attend.
April 10, 2013
Matadors Fall in Straight Sets at Fourth-Ranked UC Irvine
It's beginning to look like Cal State Northridge might need some help from an unlikely ally this weekend in its bid to reach the postseason.
April 9, 2013
CSUN Softball Travels to Long Beach State, Hosts Cal Poly
The Cal State Northridge softball team (15-23, 1-5 Big West Conference) has a busy week ahead as the Matadors travel for a single game against Long Beach State on Wednesday followed by a three-game series with Cal Poly at Matador Diamond over the weekend. The Matadors and 49ers will play a single game at 49ers Softball Complex at 3 p.m. this Wednesday followed by a doubleheader on April 17 in Long Beach that will air on ESPNU starting at 1 p.m. After the first game with the 49ers, the Matadors will host the Cal Poly Mustangs in a three-game series at Matador Diamond. The two teams will meet in a doubleheader on Saturday, April 13 with first pitch at noon. The following day, the teams will square off in a single game also at noon.
April 10, 2013
Matadors Edged 1-0 at Long Beach State
The Cal State Northridge softball team (15-24, 1-6 Big West) lost 1-0 to Long Beach State Wednesday in a Big West Conference game at the 49ers Softball Complex. Crystal Maas and Tanna Bindi each had two hits for the Matadors, but an unearned run scored in the bottom of the third proved to be decisive.
April 9, 2013
Matadors Remain on the Postseason Bubble, Play at UC Irvine and Long Beach State This Week
The six-match road trip to close the regular season has reached a critical point for Cal State Northridge (11-13, 9-13 MPSF) as the Matadors continue to fight for their playoff lives. With road matches at No. 4 UC Irvine (20-6, 17-6 MPSF) and No. 2 Long Beach State (21-7, 17-6 MPSF) looming this week, the Matadors still need either one win or one Hawaii loss to clinch a postseason berth.
April 9, 2013
CSUN Seeks Fifth Straight, Travels to CSU Bakersfield and No. 23 UC Irvine
The Cal State Northridge Matadors, winners of their last four games, look to continue their run of success as they start a streak of playing their next eight games on the road. The Matadors will first head to CSU Bakersfield for a Wednesday night game at Hardt Field before returning to Big West Conference play at No. 23 UC Irvine this weekend. Cal State Northridge is currently tied for second in the conference at 4-2 with Cal Poly and looks to separate from the rest of the pack by taking a road series at Anteater Ballpark.
April 8, 2013
CSUN Walks Off in 8-7 Comeback Win over Washington
Cal State Northridge trailed by as many as six runs but Chester Pak delivered a walk-off single to right center as the Matadors (17-15) rallied for an 8-7 win over the Washington Huskies (8-22) on Monday afternoon at Matador Field. On a day dominated by severe winds in the San Fernando Valley, the Matadors came away with the big hits late to win their fourth straight game.
April 7, 2013
Matador Tennis Posts 5-2 Victory over Cal Poly
The Cal State Northridge women’s tennis team (10-8, 4-4 Big West) defeated Cal Poly 5-2 in a Big West Conference contest in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The Matadors won the doubles point and then captured four singles matches to dispatch of the Mustangs and snap a three-match losing streak.
April 7, 2013
Matador Softball Closes Series with 8-1 Victory over UC Davis
The Cal State Northridge softball team (15-23, 1-5 Big West) defeated UC Davis 8-1 Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game Big West Conference series at LaRue Field. Maylynn Mitchell went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate and Brianna Elder picked up her first win of the season in the circle as the Matadors snapped a six-game skid overall and seven-game streak against the Aggies.
April 8, 2013
Goossen-Brown Named Big West Player of the Week
After averaging two hits per game and driving in seven runs last week, Cal State Northridge first baseman Joshua Goossen-Brown was named the Big West Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. In addition to his prowess on offense, Goossen-Brown also helped the Matadors on the pitching side as CSUN went 4-1 and swept UC Riverside in a key Big West series.
April 7, 2013
CSUN Erupts for 15 Runs to Complete Sweep of UC Riverside
After the two teams combined for 12 total runs through the first two games of the series, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (16-15, 4-2 Big West) eclipsed the mark on their own with a 15-3 victory over the UC Riverside Highlanders (14-13, 3-3 Big West) on Sunday afternoon at Matador Field. Every CSUN starter recorded at least one hit and one RBI as the Matadors swept a Big West Conference opponent for the first time since 2010.
April 7, 2013
Matadors Can't Improve on 18th Place Finish at ASU Thunderbird Invitational
Cal State Northridge opened its week in Arizona with a disappointing 18th-place finish at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational.
April 7, 2013
#13 Cal State Northridge Falls At #7 UC Irvine, 6-4
Cal State Northridge took a 1-0 first period lead, forced seventh-ranked UC Irvine into missing its first seven shots, but the Anteaters’ defense proved to be too strong through the remainder of the Big West women’s water polo contest.
April 7, 2013
CSUN Concludes Road Meets at Arizona and Cal State Los Angeles
The Cal State Northridge men's and women's track & field teams split up this weekend with the multi-event athletes heading to the Jim Click Shootout in Arizona and a good portion of the squad competing at Cal State LA.
April 6, 2013
Matadors Back At .500 after 3-1 Win over UC Riverside
Freshman Michael Najera picked up his first hit of the season, an RBI single, and the Cal State Northridge Matadors (15-15, 3-2 Big West) used a pair of late runs to outlast the UC Riverside Highlanders (14-12, 3-2 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Matador Field. Joshua Goossen-Brown had his third consecutive multi-hit game as the Matadors won their first Big West Conference series of the year.
April 6, 2013
Matadors Swept by USC 25-23, 25-22, 25-19
Wins in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation are difficult to come by and conference win number 10 is proving to be elusive for Cal State Northridge as the 10th-ranked Matadors, fighting for their playoff lives, ran into a buzz saw in USC Saturday night at Galen Center.
April 6, 2013
Cal State Northridge Winning Streak Halted At Five Games
Long Beach State solidified its #9 national ranking with an 11-5 defeat of 13th-ranked Cal State Northridge in a Big West Conference women’s water polo game on Saturday afternoon.
April 6, 2013
Matador Tennis Falls 4-0 to UC Irvine on Senior Day
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (9-8, 3-4 Big West) lost 4-0 to No. 30 UC Irvine Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. On their senior day, the Matadors rebounded from a sluggish start in doubles play to give the Anteaters some issues in singles play before ultimately losing.
April 6, 2013
Northridge Softball Falls Twice to UC Davis
The Cal State Northridge softball team (14-23, 0-5 Big West) lost 5-2 and 5-0 to UC Davis Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference doubleheader at LaRue Field. Senior Tiffini Lucero had her first two doubles of the season and junior Tanna Bindi blasted her second home run of the season, but the Matador offense could not put together enough runs and lost their sixth and seventh straight to the host Aggies.
April 5, 2013
KKKKKKKKKeel Electric as Matadors Top UC Riverside 5-3
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Jerry Keel struck out a career-high nine batters in 8.0 innings of work as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (14-15, 2-2 Big West) took the series opener from the UC Riverside Highlanders (14-11, 3-1 Big West) 5-3 on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. A trio of Matadors had three hits in the game as well as Northridge won its Big West home opener for the third consecutive season.
April 5, 2013
Matadors 17th After Opening Round of ASU Thunderbird Invitational
Cal State Northridge opened a week in Arizona by carding an opening round 309 at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational Friday at Karsten G.C. The Matadors are being led Oscar Sachs who is tied for 60th.
April 5, 2013
#13 Cal State Northridge Travels to #9 Long Beach State, #7 UC Irvine
Cal State Northridge, ranked 13th in the nation, steps up in competition when the Matadors travel to ninth-ranked Long Beach State and seventh-ranked UC Irvine in Big West Conference competition this weekend.
April 4, 2013
Lebrock's Career Night Not Enough as Matadors Fall in Five at Pepperdine
Cal State Northridge's bid to secure a spot in the posteason will have to wait one more night as fifth-ranked Pepperdine came back from two sets to one down to defeat the 10th-ranked Matadors in five sets (22-25, 25-23, 17-25, 25-18, 15-11) Thursday night at Firestone Fieldhouse.
April 3, 2013
Reggie Theus Named CSUN Men’s Head Basketball Coach
A new era; a new enthusiasm; a new leader: Meet Reggie Theus. He has been named only the fifth men’s head basketball coach in the 55-year history of Cal State Northridge basketball by Dr. Brandon E. Martin, CSUN’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
April 4, 2013
Matadors Take On UC Riverside, Washington at Home This Week
The Cal State Northridge Matadors continue the current homestand this week by hosting conference-rival UC Riverside in a three-game series before welcoming the University of Washington on Monday. After going 1-2 at Long Beach State last weekend to open Big West play, the Matadors will look to climb a few games in the standings this week against undefeated UCR. Following the series, Northridge will take on the Huskies for a single game before hitting the road for the team’s next eight contests.
April 3, 2013
Matador Softball Hits The Road For Series at UC Davis
The Cal State Northridge softball team (14-21, 0-3 Big West) travel to Northern California this weekend for a three-game series at UC Davis. On Saturday April 6, the Matadors and Aggies will play a doubleheader at LaRue Field beginning at noon. The following day, the two teams will close out the series with a single game also at noon. All three contests will feature live stats. Select contests will have a free audio broadcast courtesy of UC Davis. Links for live stats and audio will be available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN softball’s official Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) for in-game updates throughout the weekend.
April 2, 2013
Matadors Suffer 9-7 Loss in 10 Innings to LMU
In a game that featured 34 different players participating, including 15 pitchers, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (13-15) fell in heartbreaking fashion 9-7 in 10 innings to the visiting Loyola Marymount University Lions (14-14) on Tuesday afternoon at Matador Field. The Lions scored the game's final four runs, including the tying run with two outs in the ninth, to eke out a victory.
April 2, 2013
Matadors Continue Postseason Push at No. 5 Pepperdine, USC This Week
Cal State Northridge (11-11, 8-10 MPSF), on the verge of clinching an MPSF Tournament berth, continues its regular season-concluding, six-match road trip this week as the 10th-ranked Matadors travel to No. 5 Pepperdine (12-9, 11-9 MPSF) on Wednesday and USC (5-15, 5-15 MPSF) on Friday.
March 30, 2013
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April 2, 2013
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April 1, 2013
Clutch Hitting Delivers 2-1 Win Over CSU Bakersfield
The Cal State Northridge Matadors (13-14), after getting just one hit through the first seven innings of play, strung quality at-bats together to overcome a deficit and rally for a 2-1 win over the visiting CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (19-10) on Monday afternoon at Matador Field. Joshua Goossen-Brown hit a two-run double down the left field line in the bottom of the eighth to score the only runs for CSUN on just the third hit for the Matadors.
March 31, 2013
Matadors Compete in Pasadena, Stanford to Complete Busy Week
After opening the outdoor season at its own Northridge Invitational on Mar. 15-16, the Matador men and women have had a busy week in both Southern and Northern California.
March 30, 2013
Matador Tennis Drops 7-0 Decision to Long Beach State
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (9-7, 3-3 Big West) lost 7-0 to Long Beach State Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference match at the Rhodes Tennis Center. CSUN threatened to take the doubles point and Alexis Marquez forced a decisive third set, but the Matadors were swept by the 49ers.
March 30, 2013
Pacific Hands Matadors a Four-Set Setback
One night after upsetting No. 6 Stanford in straight sets, No, 10 Cal State Northridge was the upset victim as the host Pacific Tigers dealt the Matadors a 25-23, 25-23, 11-25, 29-27 loss Saturday at the Spanos Center.
March 30, 2013
Matadors Come Up Short in Finale at Long Beach State
After falling behind early, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (12-14, 1-2 Big West) chipped away at the deficit but eventually fell 7-5 at the Long Beach State Dirtbags (11-16, 2-1 Big West) on Saturday afternoon at Blair Field. The Matadors got three hits from Kyle Attl and two RBIs by Joshua Goossen-Brown but the team’s four runs over the final three innings were not enough to win the series.
March 29, 2013
Matadors Post Crucial Road Sweep at No. 6 Stanford
Cal State Northridge opened its final road trip of the regular season in impressive fashion as the 10th-ranked Matadors swept No. 6 Stanford, 25-20, 25-22, 25-20 Friday night at Maples Pavilion.
March 29, 2013
Matadors Drop Second Game of Series at Long Beach State
After winning the series opener on Thursday night, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (12-13, 1-1 Big West) were defeated by the Long Beach State Dirtbags (10-16, 1-1 Big West) 14-2 on Friday night at Blair Field. The Matadors fell behind early and could not get the needed runs to extend their season-high win streak to seven games.
March 29, 2013
Matador Tennis Falls 7-0 to No. 20 Rice
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (9-6) lost 7-0 to No. 20 Rice Friday afternoon in a non-conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. The nationally ranked Owls, a Sweet 16 team a year ago, posted a sweep over the host Matadors.
March 28, 2013
CSUN Wins Big West Conference Opener at Long Beach State 10-5
With a 10-5 win at Long Beach State on Thursday night at Blair Field, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (12-12, 1-0 Big West) earned their sixth consecutive victory and improved to 1-0 in conference play for the first time since 2002. Michael Livingston went 3-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs and three runs scored to help the Matadors power past the Dirtbags (9-16, 0-1 Big West).
March 28, 2013
Matadors Open Final Road Trip of 2013 Friday at No. 6 Stanford
Cal State Northridge (10-10, 8-10 MPSF) opens up a six-match road trip to complete the 2013 regular season this Friday at sixth-ranked Stanford (12-8, 9-8 MPSF) at 7 p.m.
March 27, 2013
Matadors Travel to Long Beach State to Open Big West Play
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will open up the 2013 Big West Conference season against the Long Beach State Dirtbags this week. It will be the third consecutive season that the Matadors start conference play away from Matador Field. Long Beach was picked to finish third in the Big West in the preseason coaches poll and looks to stop a four-game slide after losses to San Diego State and Cal State Fullerton in the last two weeks.
March 26, 2013
Matador Continue Solid Spring with Win at CSUB Invitational
The Cal State Northridge women's gold team continued to post impressive results this spring season as the Matadors won the CSUB Invitational while Elisabeth Haavardsholm and Clariss Guce finished 1-2.
March 26, 2013
CSUN Extends Streak to Five with 8-4 Win over San Diego
Behind a career-high five hits for Nathan Ring, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (11-12) upended the University of San Diego Toreros (16-9) 8-4 on Tuesday afternoon at Matador Field. Right-handed pitcher Brandon Warner did not allow a base runner until the fifth inning as the Matadors won their fifth consecutive game for the first time since 2010.
March 26, 2013
Final Round 314 Drops Matadors to 10th at Anteater Invitational
Cal State Northridge carded a final team round of 314 and slipped from ninth to a 10th-place finish Tuesday at the Anteater Invitational at El Niguel C.C.
March 25, 2013
Matadors in the Lead After Two Rounds of CSUB Spring Invitational
Led by Elisabeth Haavardsholm's record-setting second round, the Cal State Northridge women's golf team holds the lead after two rounds of the CSUB Invitational at Bakersfield Country Club on Monday.
March 25, 2013
Matadors Ninth After Two Rounds of Anteater Invitational
Kyler Sauer put together his best 36-hole total of the spring and is 12th after two rounds of the Anteater Invitational. As a team, Cal State Northridge is ninth among 12 teams heading into Tueaday's final round.
March 25, 2013
CSUN Hosts San Diego in Final Game Before Start of Conference Play
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will play their final non-conference game before the Big West season gets started as the team hosts the University of San Diego Toreros on Tuesday afternoon. The Matadors are looking to build on their current four-game winning streak and will take on a USD team that participated in the NCAA Tournament a year ago. Last season, the Matadors and Toreros split a pair of games during the SDSU Aztec Invitational in early March.
March 25, 2013
Ferramola Nabs Big West Player of the Week Honor
After being inserted into the lineup as a hitter for the first time this season, Cal State Northridge sophomore pitcher/designated hitter Kyle Ferramola was named the Big West Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. In five games this week, Ferramola went 4-for-9 at the plate with a triple, two home runs, four RBIs, helping the Matadors go 4-1 with a four-game sweep over Utah Valley University.
March 24, 2013
CSUN Softball Falls 9-3 to No. 20 Hawai'i in Series Finale
The Cal State Northridge softball team (14-21, 0-3 Big West) lost 9-3 to No. 20 Hawai'i Sunday afternoon in the final contest of a three-game Big West Conference series at Matador Diamond. A six-run fourth for Hawai'i broke open as the Rainbow Wahine posted the series sweep.
March 23, 2013
Matador Tennis Defeats Middlebury 6-1
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (9-5) defeated Middlebury 6-1 Saturday afternoon in a non-conference tennis match at Matador Tennis Complex. The Matadors snapped a brief two-match skid by sweeping the doubles matches and posting five singles wins to defeat the Panthers.
March 24, 2013
Salas Tosses Gem as CSUN Completes Four-Game Sweep of Utah Valley
With a 3-1 victory over the Utah Valley University Wolverines (9-16) on Sunday afternoon at Matador Field, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (10-12) swept an opponent in a four-game series for the first time since 2010 at Seattle University. Junior left-handed pitcher John Salas pitched 8.0 scoreless innings and struck out five batters to earn his first win of the season.
March 23, 2013
Matadors Sweep Doubleheader from Utah Valley, Clinch Series
Coming into the day, Cal State Northridge had yet to win a game decided by one run this season. On Saturday, the Matadors (9-12) accomplished the feat twice, sweeping a doubleheader from the Utah Valley University Wolverines (9-15) by scores of 4-3 and 5-4 at Matador Field.
March 23, 2013
Four Fourth Period Goals Lead to CSUN Victory, 9-6
Four Cal State Northridge goals in the fourth period helped the 13th-ranked Matadors to a 9-6 victory over 20th-ranked Pacific in a Big West Conference women’s water polo game on Saturday afternoon at Matador Pool.
March 23, 2013
CSUN Softball Edged by No. 20 Hawai'i in Doubleheader
The Cal State Northridge softball team (14-20, 0-2 Big West) lost 5-4 and 5-3 to No. 20 Hawai'i Saturday afternoon in both teams' opening series of the 2013 Big West Conference season. In game one, Sydney House cranked a two-out grand slam in the bottom of the seventh to nearly ignite a furious CSUN comeback while game two saw the Matadors fall just short in their upset bid.
March 22, 2013
Complete Performance Powers CSUN Past Utah Valley 8-2
After suffering three consecutive defeats, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (7-12) rebounded with an all-around productive afternoon in an 8-2 win over the Utah Valley University Wolverines (9-13) on Friday at Matador Field. Kyle Ferramola went 2-for-3 in his first start, Nathan Ring added three hits and Miles Williams drove in three runs for the Matadors.
March 22, 2013
Matadors Blanked by Top-Ranked BYU 25-20, 25-22, 25-21
In front of a packed house, BYU showed why its the top-ranked team in the country as the Cougars swept the host and ninth-ranked Matadors 25-20, 25-22, 25-21 Friday in The Matadome.
March 21, 2013
Northridge Tennis Falls 5-2 to Iowa
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (8-5) lost 5-2 to Iowa Thursday afternoon in a non-conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. Seniors Anna Yang and Sabrina Man-Son-Hing were both successful in singles and doubles, but it was not enough to upset the nationally ranked Hawkeyes.
March 21, 2013
#13 Cal State Northridge Hosts #20 Pacific In Big West Contest
The Cal State Northridge women’s water polo team, ranked 13th in the nation for a second straight week, hosts #20 Pacific in a Big West Conference game on Saturday, March 23, at Matador Pool. Game time is Noon.
March 21, 2013
CSUN Softball Opens Big West Season versus No. 20 Hawai’i
The Cal State Northridge softball team (14-18) hosts No. 20 Hawai’i in both team’s Big West Conference opening series this weekend at Matador Diamond. The Matadors and Rainbow Wahine will play a doubleheader starting at noon on Saturday, Mar. 23, then meet again the next day for a single game also at noon. All three contests will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com and fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Softball’s official Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) for in-game updates throughout the weekend.
March 21, 2013
CSUN Meets Utah Valley University for First Time in Program History
The Cal State Northridge Matadors welcome the Utah Valley University Wolverines to Matador Field for a four-game series this weekend. The Matadors and Wolverines have not previously met on the diamond. The two sides will open the series on Friday afternoon and will play a scheduled doubleheader on Saturday. The first game of the twin-billing is set to last seven inning while the second game will be a regulation nine-inning contest. The series finale will be played at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon and as part of Little League Sunday, all Little Leaguers 13 and under in uniform will receive free admission.
March 20, 2013
Cal Baptist Downs Ninth-Ranked Matadors in Five Sets
With the top-ranked team in the nation coming in Friday and a six-match road trip looming after that, Cal State Northridge picked a tough time for a season-long three-match losing streak.
March 20, 2013
Matadors Conclude Home Schedule vs. Cal Baptist, BYU This Week
Cal State Northridge (10-8, 8-8 MPSF) bids an early farewell to The Matadome this week as the ninth-ranked Matadors host No. 11 Cal Baptist (11-11, 7-9 MPSF) and top-ranked BYU (15-3, 14-2 MPSF) to conclude the 2013 regular season home schedule.
March 19, 2013
Bobby Braswell Contract Not Renewed; Search To Begin For New CSUN Men’s Basketball Coach
The contract for Bobby Braswell, head men’s basketball coach at Cal State Northridge, will not be renewed, according Dr. Brandon E. Martin, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
March 20, 2013
#13 Cal State Northridge Defeats Marist, Concordia
Cal State Northridge used a balanced scoring attack to defeat Concordia (Irvine), 14-10, in a women’s water polo game on Tuesday night at Matador Pool.
March 19, 2013
Matadors Defeated By CSU Bakersfield 5-3
In a game that featured a pitchers' duel throughout the afternoon, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (6-12) fell to the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (15-6) 5-3 on Tuesday at Matador Field. Twelve of the combined 16 hits were recorded from the sixth inning on in what turned into an offensive battle in the later portion of the game.
March 19, 2013
Matador Tennis Suffers Setback against Dartmouth
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (8-4) lost 7-0 to Dartmouth College Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. In their now annual meeting in the San Fernando Valley, the Big Green lost just a No. 2 doubles contest in sweeping the Matadors.
March 19, 2013
#13 Cal State Northridge Defeats Marist College, 13-8
Kelcie Ferreira and Lindsy Nelson each scored three goals to lead 13th-ranked Cal State Northridge to an 13-8 victory over Marist College in a non-league women’s water polo game on Tuesday afternoon at Matador Pool.
March 19, 2013
CSUN Hosts Marist, Concordia
Cal State Northridge returns to Matador Pool on Tuesday to face Marist College and Concordia (Irvine) in non-league women’s water polo matches.
March 18, 2013
Former CSUN Soccer Player Signs Contract with Tampa Bay
Former Cal State Northridge soccer standout Devin Del Do recently signed a two-year contract to play professionally with the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League, the club announced last week. Del Do competed for the Matadors from 2005-09 and was named an All-Big West Conference Honorable Mention following the 2006 season.
March 18, 2013
Previously Postponed Game vs. CSU Bakersfield Rescheduled for April 1
After a rain storm forced the postponement of a midweek series between Cal State Northridge and CSU Bakersfield on February 19 and 20, 2013, both games have now been rescheduled. The game originally slated for February 20th will now be played at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 1, at Matador Field in Northridge.
March 18, 2013
CSUN Hosts CSU Bakersfield in Non-Conference Midweek Tilt
After a rainstorm forced the postponement of a scheduled midweek series between the two schools in February, the Cal State Northridge Matadors and CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners will finally begin their season series on Tuesday at Matador Field in Northridge. The Matadors are in the midst of a seven-game home stand to end their non-conference slate before Big West Conference play gets underway at the end of the month. Last season, Northridge took two games against the Roadrunners at Matador Field before dropping the final meeting at Hardt Field in Bakersfield last May.
March 18, 2013
Gomatadors.com Continues to Generate Strong Numbers
The power of the Internet. Gomatadors.com, the website home of Cal State Northridge Athletics continues to generate extremely strong “total hits” numbers as the 2012-13 school year is in the midst of the Spring semester.
March 17, 2013
CSUN Tennis Downs UC Davis 4-3 in Big West Action
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (8-3, 3-2 Big West) defeated UC Davis 4-3 Sunday afternoon in a Big West Conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. The Matadors continued their strong doubles play, took two straight-set victories in signles and watched junior Lorraine Cheung battle for a three-set victory to clinch the victory.
March 17, 2013
CSUN Softball Posts St. Patrick's Day Wins over Seattle, LMU
The Cal State Northridge softball team (14-18) defeated Seattle 6-3 and LMU 3-1 Sunday afternoon in a pair of non-conference contests at Matador Diamond. Senior pitchers Mia Pagano and Shelly Tait each tossed complete game victories and the Matador offense provided enough punch to propel them over the Redhawks and Lions.
March 17, 2013
Cal State Northridge Wins Two Games at SDSU Invitational
Kelcie Ferreira scored the game-winning goal with 2:17 to play in the fourth period to lift 13th-ranked Cal State Northridge to an 8-7 victory over 11th-ranked Indiana on Sunday afternoon at the Aztec Invitational at San Diego State.
March 17, 2013
Cal State Northridge Defeats Bucknell, 8-2
Lindsy Nelson scored three goals to lead Cal State Northridge to an 8-2 victory over Bucknell on Sunday morning at the Aztecs Invitational at San Diego State.
March 16, 2013
Northridge Softball Downs Seattle to Earn Saturday Split
The Cal State Northridge softball team (12-18) lost 4-0 to LMU and defeated Seattle 10-2 in six innings Saturday in a pair of non-conference contests at Matador Diamond. After suffering a tough 4-0 defeat to the Lions, the Matadors pounded out a season-high 10 runs and 13 hits in defeating the Redhawks.
March 16, 2013
Cal State Northridge Falls Twice at the Aztec Invitational
Cal State Northridge lost both games during first day action on Saturday at the Aztecs Invitational at the Aquaplex on the San Diego State campus.
March 16, 2013
Matadors Off and Running at 2013 Northridge Invitational
On a terrific day for a track meet, the 2013 Northridge Invitational is off and running at the Matador Track Complex.
March 16, 2013
#17 UC San Diego Defeats #13 Cal State Northridge, 7-6
For the fourth time this season, Cal State Northridge played UC San Diego in women’s water polo.
March 15, 2013
Matadors Can't Hold Two Sets to One Lead, Fall to No. 5 UCLA in Five
For the second time this season Cal State Northridge and UCLA went five sets and for the second time the Bruins came out on top. On Friday, UCLA came back from a 2-1 deficit to win the final two sets and hand the Matadors a 20-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-13, 15-10 loss.
March 15, 2013
CSUN Head Coach Bobby Braswell To Offer NCAA Tournament Analysis on CBS Channel 2
For the fifth straight year, Cal State Northridge head basketball coach Bobby Braswell will serve as a commentator to offer his expertise on Channel 2’s “NCAA Sports Central” during the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
March 14, 2013
Day One of Northridge Invitational Multi-Events Complete
Day one of the decathlon and heptathlon competition at the Northridge Invitational is complete as 21 men competed in two sections of the decathlon and 27 women competed in two sections of the heptathlon.
March 14, 2013
Chloe McDaniel, Joey Franco Named Big West Scholar Athletes
March 14, 2013
#13 Cal State Northridge Overwhelms Occidental, 21-6
Cal State Northridge recorded its largest of margin of victory in the 2013 season with a 21-6 victory over Occidental in a non-league women’s water polo game on Thursday night at Matador Pool.
March 14, 2013
Matador Tennis Downs New Mexico 4-3
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (7-3) defeated New Mexico 4-3 Thursday afternoon at the Matador Tennis Complex in a non-conference match. CSUN took the doubles point and then secured singles victories from Sabrina Man-Son-Hing, Lorraine Cheung and Anna Yang, who won at the No. 2 draw to give the Matadors the victory.
March 14, 2013
#13 Cal State Northridge Defeats Bucknell, 18-7
Cal State Northridge featured a balanced scoring attack as nine different players scored at least one goal in overwhelming Bucknell University, 18-7, in a non-league women’s water polo game on Thursday afternoon at Matador Pool.
March 14, 2013
Matadors Fall 45-31 to UCSB in Big West Tournament Quarterfinals
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (16-16) lost 45-31 to UC Santa Barbara Wednesday evening in a Big West Tournament Quarterfinal at the Bren Events Center on the campus of UC Irvine. Northridge struggled mightily from the field throughout the contest and lost their 14th-straight game to the Gauchos.
March 13, 2013
Matadors Fall in Four Sets at No. 11 UC Santa Barbara
Senior John Baker had a team-high 13 kills but it wasn't nearly enough to prevent eighth-ranked Cal State Northridge from falling in four sets (25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-15) at No. 11 UC Santa Barbara Wednesday night at Rob Gym.
March 13, 2013
Maria Pistalu Named Big West Women's Tennis Player of the Week
Cal State Northridge senior Maria Pistalu was named the Big West Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday. Pistalu compiled a perfect 3-0 record in No. 1 singles action and 3-0 mark in No. 2 doubls play last week for the Matadors.
March 13, 2013
Cal State Northridge Hosts Bucknell, Occidental
Another busy week for the nationally-ranked Cal State Northridge women’s water polo team. The Matadors, ranked 13th in the nation, will host Bucknell and Occidental on Thursday (3/4/13) before traveling to the San Diego State Invitational on Saturday (3/16/13) and Sunday (3/17/13).
March 13, 2013
Lindsy Nelson Named Big West Conference Player Of The Week
Cal State Northridge junior attacker Lindsy Nelson has been selected the Big West Women’s Water Player of the Week as she carried the Matador offense to a 1-1 split last weekend against nationally-ranked opponents.
March 13, 2013
CSUN Square off with UC Santa Barbara in Big West Tournament Quarterfinals
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (16-15) continues its run in March Madness with a Big West Tournament Quarterfinal contest against UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at the Bren Events Center on the campus of UC Irvine. The game is the second that evening and is tentatively scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. tip off. The game will feature live stats, live video and live audio available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
March 12, 2013
Defense Clamps Down in CSUN's 61-40 Victory over UC Davis in Big West Tournament
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (16-15) defeated UC Davis 61-40 Tuesday evening in the Big West Tournament’s First Round at the Bren Events Center on the campus of UC Irvine. Violet Alama and Ashlee Guay each scored 14 for the Matadors, who used a quick start and tough defense to defeat the Aggies and post their first win in the league’s postseason tournament since 2009.
March 12, 2013
CSUN's Upset Bid Denied By No. 11 UCLA
Looking to upset UCLA for the first time since 2008, Cal State Northridge put itself in prime position to earn a high-quality win on Tuesday afternoon at Matador Field. Unfortunately for the Matadors (6-11), the 11th-ranked Bruins (12-3) capitalized on six Northridge errors to escape the San Fernando Valley with a 5-4 win.
March 12, 2013
Matadors On the Road at UC Santa Barbara, Home vs. UCLA This Week
It’s one on the road and one at home this week for Cal State Northridge (10-6, 8-6 MPSF) as the eighth-ranked Matadors open with a road match at 11th-ranked UC Santa Barbara (9-12, 7-10 MPSF) on Wednesday before hosting fifth-ranked UCLA (13-9, 9-7 MPSF) on Friday.
March 12, 2013
Matadors Open Outdoor Season Hosting Northridge Invitational and Multi's
Cal State Northridge opens the 2013 outdoor season this week as the Matadors host their annual Northridge Invitational and Spring Break Multi-Events at the Matador Track Complex.
March 12, 2013
CSUN Softball Splits Doubleheader with Northern Illinois
The Cal State Northridge softball team (11-17) split its doubleheader with Northern Illinois, winning 3-2 in game one before falling in game two 2-1. Mia Pagano tossed another complete game victory in the circle and the Matadors rallied for a seventh-inning victory over the Huskies.
March 11, 2013
CSUN Starts Big West Tournament with Tuesday Night Contest against UC Davis
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (15-15) starts its run in March Madness with a Big West Tournament contest against UC Davis on Tuesday, Mar. 12 at the Bren Events Center on the campus of UC Irvine. The game is the second that evening and is tentatively scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. tip off. The game will feature live stats and live audio available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
March 11, 2013
CSUN Welcomes No. 11 UCLA to Matador Field in Lone Game This Week
On the heels of a season-long 10-game road trip, the Cal State Northridge Matadors finally return home to Matador Field this week. The Matadors host the No. 11 UCLA Bruins on Tuesday, March 12, in their only action of the week. The game will be the first of seven straight for CSUN at home, as the Matadors will also host CSU Bakersfield, Utah Valley University and San Diego before Big West Conference play opens at the end of the month. The Matadors are looking for their first win in the series against UCLA since the 2008 season when they took a 4-0 decision at Jackie Robinson Stadium.
March 12, 2013
CSUN Softball Hosts Northern Illinois, LMU, Seattle at Matador Diamond
The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-16) hosts Northern Illinois in a doubleheader at Matador Diamond on Tuesday, Mar. 12 with the first game starting at 1 p.m. Then on Saturday, Mar. 16 and Sunday, Mar. 17, CSUN welcomes Seattle and LMU to the San Fernando Valley for three games each day starting at 9:30 a.m. The Matadors will face both the Redhawks and Lions Saturday and Sunday. All CSUN games will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Softball program’s official Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) for in-game updates for all six contests.
March 11, 2013
Stephen Maxwell (L), Josh Greene Named Honorable Mention All-Big West Conference
Josh Greene and Stephen Maxwell, two valuable members of the Cal State Northridge basketball team, were honored for their excellent play during the 2012-13 season by being named Honorable Mention on the All-Big West Conference team.
March 11, 2013
Mia Pagano Named Big West Pitcher of the Week
Cal State Northridge senior Mia Pagano was named the Big West Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Originally from Temecula, Calif., Pagano tossed a complete game in the Matadors' historic victory over UCLA and then added a 6+ innings of relief work with seven strikeouts in a win against CSU Bakersfield.
March 11, 2013
Ashlee Guay Named to All-Big West Second Team
Cal State Northridge sophomore Ashlee Guay was named to the All-Big West Second Team as voted upon by the league's coaches, the conference office announced Monday. A guard from San Diego, Calif., Guay enters the Big West Tournament averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per contest.
March 10, 2013
Matador Tennis Edges Pacific 4-3 in Big West Action
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (6-3, 2-2 Big West) defeated Pacific 4-3 in a Big West Conference women's tennis match at Matador Tennis Complex. CSUN swept the doubles point and Maria Pistalu won a three-set decision in the top singles draw as the Matadors edged the Tigers in impressive fashion.
March 10, 2013
Matadors Fall in High-Scoring Finale at Sacramento State 9-6
After leading early in the game, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (6-10) fell 9-6 in the final game of a three-game series at Sacramento State (9-6) on Sunday afternoon at John Smith Field. The contest marks the end of a 10-game road trip for the Matadors, who will now return home for their next seven games.
March 10, 2013
CSUN Struggles on Final Day of Bandon Dunes Championship, Finishes 17th
After posting team scores of 303 and 301 over the first two rounds, Cal State Northridge struggled to a final round 319 to drop into a 17th-place finish at the Bandon Dunes Championship.
March 9, 2013
Guay Caps off Senior Day with Winning Lay-up Over UC Riverside, 55-54
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (15-15, 9-9 Big West) defeated UC Riverside 55-54 Saturday afternoon at The Matadome in both team's regular season finale. Sophomore Ashlee Guay scored the game-winning basket with three seconds left to propel the Matadors to the victory on Senior Day.
March 9, 2013
Four-Run Eighth Leads CSUN to 5-3 Win at Sacramento State
Trailing by two runs in the top of the eighth inning, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (6-9) rattled off five straight hits and eventually scored four times to defeat the Sacramento State Hornets (8-6) 5-3 on Saturday afternoon at John Smith Field. After losing the opener on Friday, CSUN rebounded with five runs on 10 hits and zero errors to even the series heading into Sunday's finale.
March 9, 2013
Matadors Split Doubleheader with CSU Bakersfield
The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-16) split a doubleheader with CSU Bakersfield, losing game one 3-2 before posting a 4-2 victory in the second contest. Senior Mia Pagano tossed 6.1 innings of relief softball with just one earned run and seven strikeouts to lift the Matadors to the game two victory.
March 9, 2013
Matadors Card Second Round 301 But Slip to 14th at Bandon Dunes Championship
Cal State Northridge men's golf posted a two-shot improvement over Friday's opening round but that couldn't prevent the Matadors from slipping from 11th to 14th heading into Sunday's final round.
March 9, 2013
#7 San Diego State Halts CSUN’s Five-Game Winning Streak
The 15th-ranked Cal State Northridge women’s water polo team battled one of the Top-10 teams in the nation, seventh-ranked San Diego State, and the Aztecs were able to prevail, 9-8, in a Big West Conference game on Saturday afternoon at Matador Pool.
March 8, 2013
Baker Paces Matadors in Straight-Set Sweep Over UC San Diego
Senior John Baker connected for a match-high 15 kills to lead seventh-ranked Cal State Northridge to a straight set (25-20, 25-16, 25-21) victory over the visiting UC San Diego Tritons Friday in a MPSF match at The Matadome.
March 8, 2013
#15 Cal State Northridge Defeats #13 UC Davis In Big West Opener
Two evenly-matched nationally-ranked women’s water polo teams battled from the opening sprint to the end of the game on Friday afternoon before a capacity crowd at Matador Pool.
March 8, 2013
Matadors Mid-Pack After Opening Round at Bandon Dunes Championship
Cal State Northridge opened with a round of 303 and is 11th out of 18 teams after day one of the Bandon Dunes Championship at the Old Macdonald Course at the Bandon Dunes Resort.
March 8, 2013
Matadors Lose 4-3 at Sacramento State
The Cal State Northridge Matadors (5-9) lost the opening game of a three-game series 4-3 at the Sacramento State Hornets (8-5) on Friday afternoon at John Smith Field. The Hornets scored a run in the eighth and brought the winning run home with a walk-off single with one out in the bottom of the ninth.
March 8, 2013
Stetson Edges CSUN Tennis, 4-3
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (5-3) lost 4-3 to Stetson University Friday afternoon in a non-conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. The Matadors took the doubles point and were victorious in the No. 1 singles contest, but the Hatters took four singles contests to escape with the narrow victory.
March 8, 2013
Former Matador All-American Doug English Named Head Coach at Northwest Nazarene
Cal State Northridge men's volleyball added to its coaching tree on Mar. 7 as former Matador All-American Doug English was named head women's volleyball coach at Northwest Nazarene University.
March 8, 2013
Josh Greene & Stephen Maxwell Combine For 61 Points In CSUN Win
This special night will be lodged in the memory of Matador basketball fans for a long, long time. Those patrons who jammed into the old building, the Matadome, witnessed a basketball game that fueled the enthusiasm of both the fans and the CSUN basketball team.
March 7, 2013
Matadors Lead Wire-to-Wire in 72-44 Win over Titans
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (14-15, 8-9 Big West) defeated Cal State Fullerton 72-44 Thursday evening in a Big West Conference contest at The Matadome. Janae Sharpe scored 16 points and Randi Friess just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds as the Matadors never trailed in winning their fifth-straight over the Titans.
March 7, 2013
#15 CSUN Hosts #13 UC Davis, #7 San Diego State in Big West Conference Openers
Two nationally-ranked teams will invade Matador Pool to face 15th-ranked Cal State Northridge in Big West Conference water polo play this weekend.
March 7, 2013
CSUN Completes Road Trip with Three Games At Sacramento State
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will conclude their season-long 10-game road trip this week with a three-game weekend series at Sacramento State. Northridge opened the 2012 season at Sacramento State, taking two of the three games at John Smith Field. This year, the series marks the final non-conference road games before the Matadors open up Big West Conference action at the end of the month. All three games at Sacramento State will feature live stats coverage and a free audio broadcast courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics.
March 6, 2013
Matadors Stun No. 9 UCLA 3-2 on Bindi's Walk-off Blast
The Cal State Northridge softball team (9-15) defeated No. 9 UCLA 3-2 Wednesday afternoon in its 2013 home opener at Matador Diamond. Junior Tanna Bindi blasted a two-run home run, the first of her career, over the right field fence to give the Matadors their first win over the Bruins since 1998.
March 6, 2013
Matadors Close Regular Season at Home versus Titans, Highlanders
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (13-15, 7-9 Big West Conference) closes out its 2012-13 season with a pair of home Big West Conference match-ups that will surely have an effect on the final league standings. On Thursday, Mar. 7, Northridge hosts Cal State Fullerton at 5 p.m. as part of a CSUN basketball doubleheader with the men’s team. Two days later, the Matadors will honor their three seniors (Alama, Jianni Jackson, Felicia Walker) following a 4 p.m. game with UC Riverside.
March 6, 2013
Cal State Northridge Hosts Hawai'i In Season Finale
The Cal State Northridge basketball team will complete the 2012-13 season on Thursday (3/7/13, 7:30 pm) against the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors at the Matadome.
March 5, 2013
Matadors Drop Eagles 5-2 in Non-Conference Action
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (5-2) defeated Eastern Michigan 5-2 in a non-conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. CSUN continued its impressive play in doubles action and captured the top four draws in singles competition to defeat the Eagles.
March 5, 2013
Seventh-Ranked Matadors Host UC San Diego in Lone Match This Week
After a historic weekend in Hawai’i, Cal State Northridge (9-6, 7-6 MPSF) returns home for a single match this week as the seventh-ranked Matadors host UC San Diego (6-13, 3-11 MPSF) Friday at 7 p.m.
March 5, 2013
Matadors Host No. 9 UCLA, CSU Bakersfield in First Homestand of 2013
The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-15) hosts No. 9 UCLA on Wednesday at 2 p.m. and CSU Bakersfield on Saturday in a doubleheader at 1 p.m. in the Matadors’ first three home games of the season. On Wednesday, Mar. 6, the Matadors host the Bruins in a single game at 2 p.m. at Matador Diamond. Then on Saturday, Mar. 9, the Matadors host the Roadrunners in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. All three games will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the softball program’s official Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) and the CSUN athletic department official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates for all three contests.
March 5, 2013
CSUN Falls at No. 15 Oregon 4-1
With light rain falling over the course of the game, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (5-8) could not find the offense needed and fell 4-1 at the No. 15 Oregon Ducks (10-3) on Tuesday afternoon at PK Park. Tommy Simis led CSUN offensively with a pair of hits and also made a run-saving catch at first base, but Oregon scored four unanswered runs to clinch the two-game series.
March 4, 2013
Big Innings Lead to 12-4 Defeat at No. 15 Oregon
Despite getting a two-run home run from Miles Williams in the top of the first inning, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (5-7) fell to the No. 15 Oregon Ducks (9-3) 12-4 on Monday night at PK Park. Oregon cashed in on a pair of five-run innings to twice steal away the momentum from the Matadors.
March 3, 2013
Matadors Post First Season Sweep in Hawai'i in 22 Years
Behind 15 kills from John Baker and eight kills and seven blocks from Drew Staker, eighth-ranked Cal State Northridge did something they hadn't done in 22 years, win two matches in the same season in Hawai'i.
March 4, 2013
Road Trip – Cold, Snowy Cedar City, Utah
During the last several years, the Cal State Northridge men’s basketball team has traveled across the country to many remote, small town locations.
March 3, 2013
Clariss Guce Claims Red Rocks Invitational as CSUN Finishes Second
Junior Clariss Guce won the Red Rocks Invitational title on Sunday, Cal State Northridge's second straight individual crown and the Matadors wound up second as a team.
March 3, 2013
Matadors Snap Five-Game Skid, Top Washington State 5-3
On the strength of a five-run third inning, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (5-6) salvaged the series at Washington State (8-3) and snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-3 win on Sunday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton Field. Miles Williams hit a three-run home run and Nathan Ring added a solo shot of his own to help CSUN earn a come-from-behind win for the fourth time this year.
March 3, 2013
Matadors Down Highlanders 6-1 in Big West Action
Tbe Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (4-2, 1-2 Big West) defeated UC Riverside 6-1 Sunday in a Big West Conference contest at Andulka Park in Riverside, Calif. The Matadors continued their strong doubles play and then won five of the six singles contests to pick up their first league win of the season.
March 3, 2013
Matadors Fall Twice At UNLV Tournament
The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-15) lost 7-1 to DePaul and 3-1 to Weber State Sunday at the UNLV Eller Media Stadium Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev. The Matadors' offense struggled all day to score, managing just one run in each of the losses.
March 3, 2013
UC Santa Barbara Defeats Cal State Northridge, 83-74
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March 2, 2013
Matadors Hold Round One Lead at Red Rocks Invitational
Cal State Northridge women's golf fired an opening round of 303 and holds a one shot lead over both Toledo and Southern Utah after 18 holes at the Red Rocks Invitational at Oakcreek C.C.
March 2, 2013
Matadors Batter Weber State, DePaul in Las Vegas
The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-13) defeated Weber State 8-0 in five innings and DePaul 4-2 Saturday at the UNLV Eller Medla Stadium Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev. CSUN sophomore Sydney House hit her first career home run and senior Shelly Taitrecorded a career-high nine strikeouts as the Matadors defeated the Wildcats. In the second game, CSUN jumped out to a 4-0 lead behind RBIs from Ariana Wassmer and Mikayla Thielges and Mia Pagano tossed a complete game in downing the Blue Demons.
March 2, 2013
Sluggish First Half Sinks CSUN at Hawai'i, 69-60
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (13-15, 7-9 Big West) lost 69-60 to Hawai'i Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference game at the Stan Sheriff Center. Ashlee Guay led all players with 17 points, but CSUN could not overcome a 13-point first half performance in losing to the Rainbow Wahine.
March 2, 2013
CSUN's Comeback Bid Falls Short in 7-4 Loss at Washington State
After a five run inning opened the game up for Washington State, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-6) scored a pair of late runs but could not close the game in a 7-4 loss to the Cougars (8-2) on Saturday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton Field. Both Miles Williams and Alexis Mercado hit home runs and Calvin Copping set a new season high with six strikeouts in the game.
March 2, 2013
Cal State Northridge Records Two Wins At Cal Lutheran Invitational
Jenny Jamison and Molly Henehan combined for seven goals to pace 15th-ranked Cal State Northridge to a 11-7 victory over Chapman University on Saturday afternoon at the Cal Lutheran Invitational.
March 2, 2013
Cal State Northridge Overwhelms Occidental, 16-4
Cal State Northridge recorded its biggest victory of the season with a 16-4 victory over Occidental on Saturday morning at the Cal Lutheran Invitational.
March 1, 2013
Matadors Top Warriors For First Win in Hawaii Since 2003
Looking for its first win in Hawai'i in 10 years, Cal State Northridge turned to John Baker and Brandon Lebrock and the duo carried the eighth-ranked Matadors to a 25-21, 17-25, 26-24, 25-23 victory over the No. 11 Warriors Friday at the Stan Sheriff Center.
March 1, 2013
Matadors Split First Day in Sin City
The Cal State Northridge softball team (6-13) defeated New Mexico State 4-3 and lost 4-2 to UNLV Friday in its opening games at the UNLV Eller Media Stadium Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev. The Matadors overcame six errors and rallied from a 3-1 deficit entering the fifth inning to defeat the Aggies. Against the host Rebels, UNLV jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and withstood a late CSUN rally.
March 1, 2013
Matadors Defeated By Washington State 8-2
Despite a career day at the plate by sophomore Ryan Raslowsky, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-5) were beaten by the Washington State Cougars (7-2) 8-2 on Friday night at Bailey-Brayton Field. Raslowsky, batting ninth in the order, went three-for-four with a pair of RBI singles to match his best output for hits and runs batted in in a game.
March 1, 2013
Cal State Northridge Hosts UC Santa Barbara
The biggest game of the 2012-13 season takes place on Saturday, March 2, 2013, when Cal State Northridge hosts UC Santa Barbara at The Matadome ... Both teams are fighting for the eighth and final spot in the upcoming Big West Tournament (March 14-16) at Honda Center
March 1, 2013
Matadors Meet with Prominent Alumnus, NCAA Champion Irv Zakheim
Ahead of their four-game series at Washington State this weekend, the Cal State Northridge baseball team met with prominent alumnus Irv Zakheim and toured the home of his international business, Zak Designs, in Spokane, Wash., on Thursday, Feb. 28. Zakheim, a member of the 1970 NCAA Division II National Championship baseball team at CSUN (then San Fernando Valley State College), met with the team and offered his insight into baseball, business and personal development.
March 1, 2013
#15 Cal State Northridge Travels to Cal Lutheran Invitational
The 15th-ranked Cal State Northridge women’s water polo team returns to the pool this weekend to compete in the Cal Lutheran Tournament in Thousand Oaks.
March 1, 2013
White Out The Dome Night – CSUN vs UCSB
Cal State Northridge fans are encouraged to wear “white” to the men’s basketball game when the Matadors host UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, March 2, at 7:05 pm at the Matadome.
March 1, 2013
Cal Poly Defeats Cal State Northridge, 81-61
Dylan Royer is a name that most of the country may not recognize. But teams in the West (Just ask Cal State Northridge and UCLA) certainly know and respect the senior guard from Los Osos, Calif.
February 28, 2013
CSUN Drops Series Opener 2-1 at Washington State
After a rainy day with temperatures hovering around freezing, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-4) dropped a pitchers' duel to the Washington State Cougars (6-2) 2-1 on Thursday night at Bailey-Brayton Field. The teams traded runs early before an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh separated the two for good.
February 25, 2013
Dr. Brandon Martin Named New Athletics Director at CSUN
February 25, 2013
VIDEO: Dr. Brandon Martin's Introduction As CSUN's New A.D.
February 28, 2013
"Kids Day" Highlights Saturday's Final All-Comers Meet
Cal State Northridge track & field will host its final All-Comers Meet of the 2013 season this Saturday, Mar. 2 at the Matador Track Complex. Saturday's meet will be highlighted by the first annual "Kids Day" festivities.
February 28, 2013
Matadors Travel to UNLV's Eller Media Stadium Tournament
The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-12) ventures to Las Vegas, Nev., for six games as part of the UNLV Eller Media Stadium Tournament on the campus of the host Rebels. At the tournament, CSUN will face UNLV and New Mexico State once and then face Weber State and DePaul twice. All six games will be held at Eller Media Stadium and will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Softball program’s official Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) and the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the weekend.
February 27, 2013
Cal State Northridge Hosts Cal Poly In Big West Game
Cal State Northridge continues its quest for a berth in the upcoming eight-team Big West Tournament (March 14-16) when the Matadors host Cal Poly (2/28/13) and UC Santa Barbara (3/2/13) at the Matadome ... Both games will tipoff at 7:05 pm
February 27, 2013
Cal State Northridge Embarks on Road Trip to Pacific Northwest
The Cal State Northridge Matadors continue their season-long 10-game road trip this week with six games against teams from the Pac-12 Conference. Northridge will first head to Pullman, Wash. for a four-game series at Washington State. The Matadors will then turn right around and travel down to Eugene, Ore. for two games against the No. 6 Oregon Ducks. By the end of the week, Northridge will have played six games in six days. All six games will feature live stats coverage and the two games at Oregon will also have a video broadcast online through the Pac-12 Network.
February 26, 2013
Margo Dionisio Captures Lady Cougar Invitational, Matadors Take Second
Matador senior Margo Dionisio won the first tournament of her career capturing the Lady Cougar Invitational Tuesday at Twin Oaks G.C. As a team, CSUN finished second, the best finish for the Matadors this season.
February 26, 2013
Matadors Head Back on the Road Looking For Wins at No. 11 Hawai'i
After wrapping up its season-long, five-match homestand, Cal State Northridge (7-6, 5-6 MPSF) heads back out on the road this week as the eighth-ranked Matadors travel to Honolulu to take on the 11th-ranked Hawai’i Warriors (5-10, 4-8 MPSF).
February 26, 2013
Matadors Venture to Hawai’i to Square off With Rainbow Wahine
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (13-14, 7-8 Big West Conference) heads to Hawai’i for its only game of the week, a Mar. 2 contest against the Rainbow Wahine. The game, which will feature live stats, audio and video available at GoMatadors.com, represents a homecoming for CSUN senior Violet Alama, a Honolulu native.
February 25, 2013
Matadors Second After Round One of Lady Cougar Invitational
Cal State Northridge put three players in the top-10 and the Matadors sit second after the opening round of the Lady Cougar Invitational at Twin Oaks G.C.
February 25, 2013
Cal State Northridge Defeats UC San Diego, 9-6
Leah Janke, Katie Kammer and Lindsy Nelson each scored a pair of goals to lead Cal State Northridge to a 9-8 victory over UC San Diego on Sunday afternoon at the UC Irvine Invitational.
February 24, 2013
Matador Tennis Scores 4-1 Victory over New Mexico State
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (3-2) defeated New Mexico State 4-1 Sunday morning at the Matador Tennis Complex. CSUN swept the doubles point and took three singles matches to seal the victory over the Aggies.
February 24, 2013
Matadors Fall in Series Finale at USC 4-2
Despite tying the ballgame with a pair of runs in the sixth inning, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-3) fell to the University of Southern California Trojans (4-3) 4-2 on Sunday afternoon at Dedeaux Field. After trailing 2-0 early, Northridge got RBIs from Cal Vogelsang and Miles Williams before two late USC runs sealed the game.
February 24, 2013
Matadors Edged 4-3 by Saint Mary's in Extra Innings
The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-12) lost 4-3 in 10 innings to Saint Mary's in its final game at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational in Santa Clara, Calif. CSUN scored an early run and took a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Matadors could not protect the lead and ultimately fell in extra frames to the Gaels.
February 25, 2013
Cal State Northridge Edges Cal State Bakersfield, 9-8
Leah Janke scored two goals to lead seven Cal State Northridge scorers as the Matadors recorded a 9-8 victory over Cal State Bakersfield on Sunday morning at the UC Irvine Invitational.
February 24, 2013
Southern Utah Edges Cal State Northridge, 73-72, In The Final Seconds
Jayson Cheesman scored on a layup with 12 seconds to play to give Southern Utah a come-from-behind 73-72 victory over Cal State Northridge in a Ramada Worldwide Bracketbusters game on Saturday night at the Centrum.
February 23, 2013
CSUN Wraps Up Competition at MPSF Indoor Championships
Cal State Northridge men's and women's track & field concluded competition at the MPSF Indoor Championships Saturday at the University of Washington's Dempsey Indoor. Donovan Toban, who held the day one lead in the heptathlon, was injured and unable to finish the competition.
February 24, 2013
#16 Loyola Marymount Upsets #15 Cal State Northridge, 12-7
Kelcie Ferreira and Taitum Herrington each scored two goals but it wasn’t enough as 15th ranked Cal State Northridge dropped a 12-7 decision to 16th-ranked Loyola Marymount on Saturday afternoon at the UC Invitational.
February 23, 2013
CSUN Tennis Falls 6-1 to UC Santa Barbara
The Cal State Northridge women's tenis (2-2, 0-2) lost 6-1 to UC Santa Barbara Saturday in a Big West Conference match at Matador Tennis Complex. CSUN jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the doubles competition, but the Gauchos won a pair of three-set matches and captured three first-set seven-game victories.
February 24, 2013
#5 Arizona State Defeats #15 Cal State Northridge 11-6
For the second time this season, fifth-ranked Arizona State met 15th-ranked Cal State Northridge in a women’s water polo game.
February 23, 2013
Matadors Edged By Trojans 6-5 In 10 Innings
Despite rallying back from a 4-0 deficit to force extra innings, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-2) could not complete a second straight comeback and fell 6-5 to the University of Southern California Trojans (3-3) in 10 innings on Saturday afternoon at Matador Field. Northridge scored four runs in the seventh to tie the game and used a squeeze bunt in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings.
February 23, 2013
Matadors Drop 66-55 Decision to UC Santa Barbara
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (13-14, 7-8 Big West) lost 66-55 to UC Santa Barbara Saturday afternoon at The Thunderdome in a Big West Conference contest. Haley White scored a team-high 17 points, but a sluggish first half sent CSUN to its 13th-straight loss against the Gauchos.
February 23, 2013
Matadors Fall Twice in Second Day at Bronco Invitational
The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-11) lost 4-1 to Idaho State and 2-1 to Fresno State Saturday afternoon in its second day at the Santa Clara Broncos Invitational. CSUN's offense could not keep up with its opponents, managing three hits against the Bengals and four against the Bulldogs.
February 22, 2013
Matadors Rally for Extra-Inning Victory at USC
The Cal State Northridge Matadors (4-1) scored eight unanswered runs, including five in the top of the 11th inning, to rally and upset the University of Southern California Trojans (2-3) 9-4 on Friday night at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles. Centerfielder Cal Vogelsang drove in four runs and Joshua Goossen-Brown had two RBIs and pitched 3.0 innings in relief to secure head coach Matt Curtis' 50th career win.
February 22, 2013
Solid First Day of Competition For Matadors at MPSF Indoor Championships
Cal State Northridge track & field had a solid first day of competition at the MPSF Indoor Championships as Donovan Toban and the CSUN women's sprinters highlighted Friday's day one at Dempsey Indoor.
February 22, 2013
Matadors Drop Tough Four-Set Decision to No. 3 Long Beach State
Cal State Northridge looked poised to force a fifth-set against third-ranked Long Beach State before the visiting 49ers rolled off four straight points to seal a 22-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23 victory Friday night at The Matadome.
February 22, 2013
Matadors Rally to Earn Split at Santa Clara Bronco Invitational
The Cal State Northridge women's softball team (5-9) defeated Santa Clara 7-3 and lost 5-0 to San Jose State in its first day at the Santa Clara Broncos Invitational. Down 2-0 entering the top of the sixth, the Matadors scored six runs in the sixth and added another in the seventh to complete the comeback victory over the host Broncos.
February 22, 2013
#15 Cal State Northridge Travels To UC Irvine Invitational
Cal State Northridge, ranked 15th in the nation, will take its 8-3 record this weekend (Feb. 23-24) to the two-day, four-game UC Irvine Invitational.
February 21, 2013
Matadors Fall 66-49 at Cal Poly
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (13-13, 7-7 Big West) lost 66-49 to Cal Poly Thursday evening at Mott Gym in a Big West Conference contest. Ashlee Guay scored a team-high 17 points, but a quick start by the Mustangs to start the second half proved to be decisive in the victory.
February 21, 2013
Cal State Northridge Squares Off Against USC in Split Weekend Series
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will play their first road game of the season this week when they split a series with the USC Trojans. The Matadors were slated to play a home-and-home series with CSU Bakersfield last week but both games were postponed due to weather. The Matadors are looking to keep the momentum they built with a series win over Saint Mary’s on Opening Weekend. Northride and USC will open the series on Friday night at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles and will play Saturday’s game at Matador Field in Northridge. The finale is scheduled for a 1 p.m. first pitch on Sunday in Los Angeles.
February 21, 2013
Road Trip ... Cal State Northridge Travels To Southern Utah
Cal State Northridge will take a break from the rigors of Big West Conference basketball when the Matadors travel to Cedar City, Utah, to face Southern Utah University on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 pm (mt) at the Ramada Worldwide Bracketbusters
February 20, 2013
MPSF Indoor Championships Up Next For Matador Track & Field
Cal State Northridge is in the homestretch of the 2013 indoor track & field season as the Matador men and women travel to Seattle, Wash. for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Championships Feb 22-23.
February 20, 2013
Matadors Battle Long Beach State Friday to Wrap Up Homestand
After dealing with the third, fifth, eighth and 11th-ranked teams in the country already on the current homestand, things don't get an easier for Cal State Northridge (7-5, 5-5 MPSF) as the eighth-ranked Matadors host No. 3 Long Beach State (11-4, 9-3 MPSF) Friday at 7 p.m.
February 20, 2013
Wednesday's Baseball Game vs. CSU Bakersfield Postponed
Adverse weather and travel conditions have forced the postponement of Cal State Northridge's baseball game scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20 against CSU Bakersfield. After rain caused Tuesday's game to be postponed in Bakersfield, Calif., roadway conditions did not improve in time to allow Wednesday's game to be played as scheduled.
February 20, 2013
Matadors Face Pivotal Road Tests at Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (13-12, 7-6 Big West) begins a three-game road trip this week with games at Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara. On Thursday, Feb. 21, the Matadors face the Mustangs in a 7 p.m. clash at Mott Gym in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Two days later, CSUN meets the Gauchos in a 2 p.m. contest at The Thunderdome. Both games will feature free live audio, video and live stats available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter handle (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates for both contests.
February 19, 2013
Margo Dionisio Sinks Second Hole-In-One in 20 Days
After not making a hole-in-one her entire golfing career, Cal State Northridge junior Margo Dionisio sank her second ace in the past 20 days Tuesday at Porter Valley Country Club.
February 19, 2013
Matadors Finish Eighth at Spring-Opening Folino Invitational
After posting back-to-back rounds of 306 Sunday and Monday, Cal State Northridge struggled to a final round 316 and slipped from seventh to eighth at the conclusion of the Folino Invitational Tuesday at Industry Hills Golf Club.
February 19, 2013
Matadors Travel to Santa Clara Bronco Invitational
The Cal State Northridge softball team (4-8) returns to Northern California this weekend for the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational. From Feb. 22-24, the Matadors will face San Jose State, Santa Clara, Idaho State, Fresno State and Saint Mary's. CSUN's game with the Spartans will be played at SJSU Field on the campus of San Jose State while Northridge's other four games will be at SCU Softball Field on the campus of Santa Clara. Fans are encouraged to check with the CSUN Softball Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) or the Northridge Athletics Twitter handle (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the weekend.
February 19, 2013
February 19 Game at CSU Bakersfield Postponed
Due to forecasted inclement weather and travel safety concerns, Cal State Northridge's baseball game scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 19 at CSU Bakersfield has been postponed. The game has tentatively been rescheduled for Wednesday, Apr. 10 at 6 p.m. at Hardt Field in Bakersfield, Calif.
February 18, 2013
CSUN Remains Seventh After Two Rounds at Folino Invitational
Seventh after an opening round 306, the Cal State Northridge men's golf team posted an identical 306 Monday and remained seventh after 36 holes at the Folino Invitational at Industry Hills G.C.
February 18, 2013
Violet Alama Earns First Career Big West Player of the Week Honors
Cal State Northridge senior Violet Alama was named the Big West Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Alama averaged 14.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game as the Matadors split a pair of conference contests at The Matadome.
February 18, 2013
Cal State Northridge Faces CSU Bakersfield in Home-And-Home Series This Week
The Cal State Northridge Matadors will play their first road game of the season this week when they split a home-and-home series with the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners. Both teams bring winning records into the week and the Matadors are looking to keep the momentum they built with a series win over Saint Mary’s last weekend. After a game on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Bakersfield, Calif., the two teams will head to Northridge for an afternoon game on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The Matadors and Roadrunners will conclude their regular season series with a single game at Matador Field on March 19.
February 18, 2013
Josh Greene’s Academic and Community Efforts Earn Prestigious Award
Josh Greene’s successful efforts on the basketball court have been well chronicled during the past three seasons. But more importantly, Greene’s efforts in the classroom and in the community truly make the junior guard one of the beacons among the nearly 350 student-athletes who compete for Cal State Northridge.
February 17, 2013
Matadors Clinch Series with 8-3 Win over Saint Mary's
After conceding an early run for the third consecutive game in the series, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (3-1) scored eight unanswered to defeat the Saint Mary's Gaels (1-3) on Sunday afternoon at Matador Field. Joshua Goossen-Brown went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and freshman Calvin Copping pitched 6.1 strong innings to earn a win in his first career start.
February 17, 2013
Matadors Sit Seventh After One Round of Folino Invitational
Cal State Northridge opened the spring portion of the 2012-13 season Sunday at the Folino Invitational Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California. As a team, the Matadors are seventh while Ryan Green is ninth after 18 holes.
February 17, 2013
CSUN Hammers CSUB 8-0 in Five Innings
The Cal State Northridge softball team (4-8) defeated CSU Bakersfield 8-0 in five innings Sunday in its final game of the Stanford Nike Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif., at Smith Family Field. The Matador offense scored in every inning and registered its first run-rule victory since 2010 while senior Shelly Tait tossed five strong innings of one-hit softball.
February 17, 2013
Cal State Northridge Falls at UC Davis, 73-61
If Cal State Northridge is going to make the eight-team Big West Tournament, its goal is to catch UC Santa Barbara in the league standings.
February 16, 2013
Matadors Use Season-Best Hitting Performance to Top No. 11 Pacific 3-1
Brandon Lebrock matched his season-high with 19 kills and eighth-ranked Cal State Northridge used a season-best hitting performance to top the visiting Pacific Tigers 25-15, 24-26, 25-22, 25-17 in MPSF action Saturday night at The Matadome.
February 16, 2013
Guay's Buzzer Beater Lifts CSUN to 51-49 Victory over UC Davis
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (13-12, 7-6 Big West) defeated UC Davis 51-49 Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference contest at The Matadome. Sophomore Ashlee Guay made the game-winning lay-up as time expired as the Matadors completed a furious second-half comeback.
February 16, 2013
Williams' Four RBIs Lead Matadors to Doubleheader Split Vs. Saint Mary's
The Cal State Northridge Matadors (2-1) split a doubleheader with the Saint Mary's Gaels (1-2) on Saturday at Matador Field. Junior Miles Williams drove in three runs in an 8-3 win in the first game and added an RBI double in an 8-6 loss in game two.
February 16, 2013
Maas, Thielges Power CSUN Past Santa Clara 5-0
The Cal State Northridge softball team (3-7) defeated Santa Clara 5-0 Saturday morning at the Stanford Nike Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif., at Smith Family Field. Mikayla Thielges hit a three-run home run, her second of the season, and Crystal Maas tossed her first complete game shutout as the Matadors won for the second time in the tournament.
February 15, 2013
Keel K's Seven in 5-0 Win Over Saint Mary's
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Jerry Keel threw a career-high seven strikeouts and sophomore Chester Pak drove in a pair of runs as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (1-0) defeated the Saint Mary's Gaels (0-1) 5-0 on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. Northridge scored four runs with two outs in the bottom of the sixth to seal a victory on Opening Day for the fourth consecutive season.
February 15, 2013
No. 3 Stanford Halts Cal State Northridge Win Streak With Four-Set Win
Senior John Baker had a team-high 13 kills but after winning the opening set, eighth-ranked Cal State Northridge was no match for third-ranked Stanford as the Cardinal claimed the final three sets in a 22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-21 win Friday night at The Matadome.
February 15, 2013
CSUN Posts 6-1 Victory over Cal State Stanislaus
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (2-1) defeated Cal State Stanislaus 6-1 Friday afternoon at the Matador Tennis Complex. The Matadors lost only three games in three doubles matches and only two sets in six singles matches to defeat the Warriors.
February 15, 2013
Matadors Cut Down CSUB 2-1 at Stanford Nike Invitational
The Cal State Northridge softball team (2-6) defeated CSU Bakersfield 2-1 Friday afternoon in the first game for both teams at the Stanford Nike Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif. Junior Leann Lopez delivered the game-winning RBI in the bottom of the sixth and the Matador defense cut down the tying the run at the plate to end the game.
February 15, 2013
CSUN Road Trip Arrives at UC Davis
Cal State Northridge will continue its quest for a berth in the upcoming Big West Tournament with a conference game at UC Davis (2/16/13, 7:00 pm)
February 15, 2013
Sydney Gedryn, Casey Hinger Head to USA Women's National Team Tryout
Cal State Northridge junior setter Sydney Gedryn and sophomore middle blocker Casey Hinger are both heading to Colorado Springs, Colo., to compete at the USA Women's National Team Open Tryouts Feb. 22-24.
February 15, 2013
Cal State Northridge Falls at Pacific, 66-59
For most of the 2012-13 season, Cal State Northridge has been ranked among the nation’s leaders in free throw percentage.
February 15, 2013
Tigers Shoot Their Way Past CSUN, 74-56
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (12-12, 6-6 Big West) lost 74-56 Thursday nigh to Pacific in a Big West Conference contest at The Matadome. Violet Alama finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Matadors, but the Tigers shot a blistering 65.2 percent (15-of-23) from 3-point range and 60.9 percent (14-of-23) in the second half to pull away with the victory.
February 14, 2013
Matadors Travel to Stanford Nike Invitational
The Cal State Northridge softball team (1-6) heads to Northern California to compete in the Stanford Nike Invitational from Feb. 15-17 in Palo Alto, Calif., on the Stanford Campus. The Matadors will face the host No. 20 Cardinal twice, CSU Bakersfield twice and Santa Clara once. All five games will be played at Smith Family Field and all five games will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Softball Twitter account (@CSUNSoftball) and the CSUN Athletic Department Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
February 14, 2013
Matadors' Schedule Ranks Among Toughest in NCAA
Cal State Northridge baseball head coach Matt Curtis and his staff have once again assembled one of the most challenging schedules in the country. According to Boyd's World, an online destination for college baseball statistical analysis and team strength ratings, the Matadors will play the 17th most difficult schedule in NCAA Division I this season based on final Iterative Strength Ratings (ISRs) for their opponents from 2012.
February 13, 2013
Northridge Drops Doubleheader with Fresno State
The Cal State Northridge softball team (1-6) lost 3-2 and 8-2 to Fresno State Wednesday night in a doubleheader at Bulldog Stadium. In game one, all five runs were scored in the first run and Brianna Elder tossed 5+ innings of hitless softball but CSUN could not produce a tying run. Game two saw the Bulldogs strike in the middle frames to take the two wins.
February 13, 2013
CSUN's Unblemished Homestand Continues vs. Stanford and Pacific
Cal State Northridge (6-4, 4-4 MPSF) hits the midpoint of its season-long, five-match homestand this week as the eighth-ranked Matadors host No. 3 Stanford (8-4, 5-4 MPSF) and No. 11 Pacific (5-4, 3-4 MPSF) in MPSF matches.
February 13, 2013
Matadors Return Home to Face Pacific, UC Davis at The Matadome
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (12-11, 6-5 Big West) returns to The Matadome this week for a pair of important Big West Conference contests. On Thursday, Feb. 14, the Matadors host the league-leading Pacific Tigers in a 7 p.m. game. Two days later, CSUN meets UC Davis in a 2 p.m. affair in which the Matadors will wear pink uniforms as the team participates in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association “Play for Kay” Initiative to promote breast cancer awareness. Fans wearing pink to the game against the Aggies will receive free admission to the contest.
February 12, 2013
Road Trip ... CSUN Travels to Pacific, UC Davis
Cal State Northridge will continue its quest for a berth in the upcoming Big West Tournament with two road games at Pacific (2/14/13, 7:00 pm) and at UC Davis (2/16/13, 7:00 pm)
February 12, 2013
Associate Head Coach Yossi Raz Takes Top Job at Cal Poly Pomona
After putting together one of the most storied playing and coaching careers at Cal State Northridge over the last 12 seasons, men’s soccer associate head coach Yossi Raz has accepted the head coaching role at Cal Poly Pomona. Raz, in his eighth season as an assistant to head coach Terry Davila, helped the Matadors compile a 15-7 record and the program’s first Big West Conference Tournament Championship in 2012.
February 13, 2013
Matadors Slip to 11th at Conclusion of Long Beach State Gold Rush
In ninth-place after two rounds on Monday, the Cal State Northridge women's golf team carded a final round 329 on Tuesday to slip to 11th at The Gold Rush at Yorba Linda Country Club.
February 12, 2013
Cal State Northridge Opens 2013 with Four Game Set Vs. Saint Mary’s
The Cal State Northridge Matadors open up their 54th season of competition when they host the Saint Mary’s Gaels in a four-game series this weekend. Northridge, coming off of a year that saw them tie for sixth in the Big West Conference, will look to start the 2013 campaign on the right foot. The Matadors are 32-20-2 all-time on Opening Day and have not lost a home opener since 2008. The teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday with the first game scheduled for 11 a.m. and the second game starting 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first.
February 12, 2013
Matadors Face Bulldogs in Wednesday Doubleheader
The Cal State Northridge softball team (1-4) plays Fresno State in a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Bulldog Diamond. CSUN will look to keep the momentum going after defeating Western Michigan 6-1 in its final game at the Kajikawa Classic.
February 11, 2013
John Baker Earns MPSF Molten Player of the Week Honors
After a record-setting week, Cal State Northridge senior opposite John Baker was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Molten Player of the Week on Monday.
February 11, 2013
Matadors Tied for Ninth at Spring-Opening Gold Rush
Cal State Northridge women's golf opened the spring season Monday playing two rounds of The Gold Rush presented by Farmers at Yorba Linda Country Club.
February 10, 2013
#17 Cal State Northridge Defeats UC San Diego, 9-7
Molly Henehan, Leah Janke and Marisa Young each scored two goals to lead 17th-ranked Cal State Northridge to a 9-7 victory over UC San Diego on Sunday afternoon at the UCSD Invitational.
February 10, 2013
Matadors Compete at Texas A&M Invitational in Advance of MPSF Indoor Championships
Cal State Northridge men's and women's track & field competed in its final indoor meet before the MPSF Championships Saturday at the Texas A&M Invitational.
February 10, 2013
CSUN Downs Western Michigan 6-1 at Kajikawa Classic
The Cal State Northridge softball team (1-4) defeated Western Michigan 6-1 Sunday morning in its final game at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz. Senior Shelly Tait tossed six strong innings in the circle and freshman Crystal Maas and senior Mia Pagano clubbed home runs as the Matadors blasted the Broncos for their first win of the 2013 season.
February 10, 2013
Long Beach State Defeats Cal State Northridge, 83-80, In Front of Sellout Crowd
There was a whole lot of Yale yelling, foot-stomping, hand-clapping, dancing in the aisles, cheering to the top of your lungs, and just plain hyper enthusiasm when Cal State Northridge hosted the defending Big West champion Long Beach State 49ers on Saturday night at the Matadome.
February 10, 2013
Long Beach State Upsets #17 Cal State Northridge, 10-8, in Double OT
Cal State Northridge fell to Long Beach State, 10-8, in double overtime on Sunday morning during second day action at the UCSD Invitational.
February 9, 2013
CSUN Falls 70-63 to Long Beach State
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (12-11, 6-5 Big West) lost 70-63 Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference match-up at The Walter Pyramid. Ashlee Guay scored a game-high 24 points and Camille Mahlknecht grabbed a career-high 16 rebonds but the 49ers closed the contest on a 24-9 run to seal the victory.
February 9, 2013
Matadors Return for Inaugural Baseball Alumni Weekend
The Cal State Northridge baseball program welcomed back Matador alumni for two days of fun and friendly competition as the 2013 Matadors hosted their inaugural Alumni Weekend on Friday and Saturday. The weekend began on Friday with a golf tournament and "First Pitch" Dinner at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley, Calif. and concluded with the annual Alumni Baseball Game on Saturday at Matador Field.
February 9, 2013
#17 CSUN Falls To #2 USC, 9-2
Cal State Northridge faced one of the elite women’s collegiate water polo teams on Saturday afternoon at the UCSD Invitational, the #2-ranked USC Trojans.
February 9, 2013
Matadors Fall to No. 14 Florida and No. 3 California at Kajikawa Classic
The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-3) lost 7-0 to No. 14 Florida Saturday afternoon as part of the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz. The Matadors mustered four hits and drew five walks off the Gator pitchers, but could not stem a Florida offense that scored six times in the first two innings to pull away in the contest.
February 9, 2013
CSUN Defeats Hartwick, 13-12; CSUN To Face #2 USC
Cal State Northridge fought back from a two-goal deficit in the final 3:58 of the game to post a 13-12 victory over Hartwick College (Onenota, NY) in first round play at the UCSD Invitational.
February 9, 2013
10th-Ranked Matadors Upend No. 5 Pepperdine in Five Thrilling Sets
John Baker and Brandon Lebrock proved to be quite a 1-2 punch for the second straight match as No. 10 Cal State Northridge upset fifth-ranked Pepperdine 16-25, 25-22, 25-20, 27-29, 15-13 in MPSF play Friday night at The Matadome.
February 8, 2013
CSUN Hosts Defending Big West Champion Long Beach State
Winners of the last three games, and four of their five contests, the Cal State Northridge Matadors host a huge Big West Conference game against the defending Big West Champion Long Beach State 49ers on Saturday (2/9/13) at the Matadome ... Game time is 7:00 pm
February 8, 2013
CSUN Battles with No. 4 Arizona State, San Jose State on Opening Day
The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-2) lost 6-1 to No. 4 Arizona State in its second game on opening day at the Kajikawa Classic. Freshman Arianna Wassmer had two hits and an RBI and sophomore Jennifer Tyler tossed several impressive innings but the Matadors could not overcome a couple Sun Devil home runs.
February 8, 2013
CSUN Storms Back From a 17-Point Deficit To Defeat UC Irvine, 70-61
The most critical part of a basketball game may simply be halftime. It’s a chance for a team to regroup, to reenergize, or to rethink a game plan that may need to be altered in order to win a basketball game.
February 7, 2013
Matadors Surge to 68-52 Victory at UC Irvine
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (12-10, 6-4 Big West Conference) defeated UC Irvine 68-52 Thursday evening at The Bren Events Center in a Big West Conference contest. Marta Masoni scored a team-high 18 points, Violet Alama had 12 rebounds and Ashlee Guay finished with 10 assists as the Matadors roared back in the second half.
February 7, 2013
Cal State Northridge Travels to UCSD Invitational
The Cal State Northridge water polo team hits the road this weekend (February 9-10) as the Matadors play four games in two days at the UC San Diego Invitational.
February 7, 2013
Baker, Lebrock Lead 10th-Ranked Matadors Past No. 8 USC
Senior John Baker connected for a career-high 22 kills while junior Brandon Lebrock added 18 as 10th-ranked Cal State Northridge topped the visiting eighth-ranked USC Trojans 25-17, 18-25, 25-21, 25-22 in MPSF action Wednesday night at The Matadome.
February 6, 2013
Matadors Start 2013 Season at ASU’s Kajikawa Classic
The Cal State Northridge softball team opens its 2013 season with five games at the Arizona State Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz. At the event, CSUN will face San Jose State and the host No. 4 Sun Devils (Feb. 8), No. 14 Florida and No. 3 California (Feb. 9) and Western Michigan (Feb. 10). Select contests will feature live stats available at GoMatadors.com and statistics and results will also be made available on the CSUN athletic department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors). Four of the Matadors’ five games will be played at the Tempe Sports Complex while CSUN’s game with Arizona State will be played on the Sun Devils’ campus at Farrington Stadium.
February 5, 2013
Homeward Bound, Home Cooking, Home Sweet Home ... CSUN Hosts UCI
Homeward Bound, Home Cooking, Home Sweet Home ... After spending the last two weeks on the road, Cal State Northridge returns home to host UC Irvine on Thursday (2/7/13, 7:05 pm) and Long Beach State on Saturday night (2/9/13, 7:05 pm)
February 5, 2013
Matadors Face Anteaters, 49ers in Big West Road Contests
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (11-10, 5-4 Big West Conference) host the road to start the second half of Big West Conference play. On Thursday, Feb. 7, the Matadors travel to Orange County to face UC Irvine at 7 p.m. at the Bren Events Center. Two days later, CSUN meets Long Beach State at 4 p.m. in The Walter Pyramid. Both games will feature live video, live audio and live stats, all of which are free, available at GoMatadors.com.
February 5, 2013
Matadors Open Season-Long, Five-Match Homestand Wednesday vs. USC
Cal State Northridge (4-4, 2-4 MPSF) looks to snap a two-match skid this week as the 10th-ranked Matadors open up a season-long, five-match homestand Wednesday against the eighth-ranked USC Trojans (2-3, 2-3 MPSF).
February 5, 2013
Gomatadors.com Continues To Generate Strong Numbers
Gomatadors.com, the website home of Cal State Northridge Athletics continues to generate extremely strong “total hits” numbers as the 2012-13 school year moves into the Spring semester.
February 4, 2013
Cal State Northridge Travels To Southern Utah For Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters
Pack your suitcase … Cal State Northridge is hitting the road back to Utah. Earlier this year, the Matadors traveled to Provo, Utah, and to Salt Lake City to face Brigham Young and the University of Utah, respectively.
February 5, 2013
Matador Women's Soccer Announces Spring 2013 Schedule
Fresh off the first Big West Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in school history, the Cal State Northridge women's soccer team has released its 2013 spring schedule. The Matadors will play over five weekends in February and March and host three Saturdays where they will compete at Matador Soccer Field.
February 3, 2013
CSUN Wins Second Straight Road Game; Defeats UC Riverside 69-53
The Matadors traveled to UC Riverside in search of its second straight road victory on Saturday night. Combine a suffocating defense and a timely offense, the Matadors took “care of business” with a highly decisive 69-53 victory over the Highlanders in a Big West Conference.
February 2, 2013
Matadors' Upset Bid Comes Up Short at Top-Ranked BYU
Sam Holt pounded a career-high 18 kills and ninth-ranked Cal State Northridge nearly overcame a two-set deficit before falling in four sets (25-15, 25-22, 22-25, 25-23) at top-ranked BYU Saturday at Smith Fieldhouse.
February 3, 2013
Cal State Northridge Defeats Cal State San Bernardino, 16-5
Jenny Jamison scored a game-high four goals to lead 17th-ranked Cal State Northridge to a 16-5 victory over Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday night at the Cal Baptist Tournament.
February 2, 2013
Matadors Fall to Titans 4-3
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (1-1, 0-1 Big West) lost 4-3 to Cal State Fullerton in its Big West opener Saturday afternoon. Although CSUN won the top three singles contests, the Matadors could not overcome a pair of 9-8 decisions in doubles action in losing to the Titans.
February 2, 2013
Cal State Northridge Downs Concordia, 15-7
Marisa Young tallied a game-high four goals to lead 17th-ranked Cal State Northridge over Concordia, 15-7, on Saturday afternoon at the Cal Baptist Tournament.
February 2, 2013
Matadors Drop 65-53 Decision to Hawai'i
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (11-10, 5-4 Big West Conference) lost 65-53 to Hawai'i in a Big West contest Saturday afternoon at The Matadome. Ashlee Guay scored a game-high 22 points, but the Matadors shot just 6-of-28 (21.4 percent) from the field in the second half as they dropped their fifth game in their last six contests.
February 2, 2013
Cal State Northridge Defeats Cal Baptist, 10-5
Lindsy Nelson scored a game-high four goals to lead 17th-ranked Cal State Northridge to a 10-5 victory at Cal Baptist on Saturday morning.
February 1, 2013
CSUN Four Game Road Trip Ends At UC Riverside
Fresh off an impressive 92-86 victory at Cal State Fullerton (1/31/13), the Matadors travel to UC Riverside on Saturday (2/2/13) at 7:00 pm.
January 31, 2013
Matadors Lead Wire-To-Wire in 92-86 Upset at Cal State Fullerton
Five Matadors scored in double figures as Cal State Northridge (11-11, 2-8 Big West) earned a hard-fought 92-86 win over the Cal State Fullerton Titans (11-10, 4-5 Big West) on Thursday night at Titan Gym. In Bobby Braswell's 500th game at Northridge, Matadors Josh Greene (24 points, 10 rebounds) and Stephen Maxwell (16 points, 11 rebounds) recorded double-doubles.
January 31, 2013
CSUN Water Polo Travels To Cal Baptist Tournament
The 17th-ranked Cal State Northridge water polo team will travel on Saturday (2/2/13) to compete in the Cal Baptist Tournament.
January 31, 2013
Former CSUN AD Bob Hiegert to be Honored at First Pitch Dinner
Former Cal State Northridge Athletics Director and Baseball Coach Bob Hiegert will be honored by the baseball program at its First Pitch Dinner. The dinner, which is part of the program’s inaugural Golf Tournament, will take place on Friday, February 8.
January 31, 2013
Men's Soccer Tryouts Slated for February 22, 2013
The Cal State Northridge men's soccer program looks to add depth and talent to its roster and will hold open tryouts on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 on campus.
January 30, 2013
Ninth-Ranked Matadors Fall in Four Sets at Cal Baptist
Ninth-ranked Cal State Northridge dropped a four-set decision (25-23, 25-19, 24-26, 25-22) to 14th-ranked Cal Baptist in MPSF play Wednesday night at Van Dyne Gym.
January 30, 2013
CSUN Stumbles in 70-62 Loss at CSUB
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (11-9) lost 70-62 to CSU Bakersfield Wednesday evening in a non-conference contest at the Icardo Center. Janae Sharpe scored a season-high 18 points, but the Matadors could not hold on to a nine-point lead early in the second half and ultimately fell to the Roadrunners.
January 29, 2013
Ninth-Ranked Matadors Continue Road Trip at No. 14 Cal Baptist, Top-Ranked BYU
Cal State Northridge (4-2, 2-2 MPSF) continues its three-match road trip this week as the ninth-ranked Matadors travel to Riverside to take on the 14th-ranked Cal Baptist Lancers (4-3, 1-1 MPSF) and to Provo, Utah to take on the top-ranked BYU Cougars (5-1, 4-0 MPSF).
January 28, 2013
CSUN's Bobby Braswell To Coach 500th Game At Cal State Fullerton
Bobby Braswell will be coaching in his 500th game as head coach at Cal State Northridge when the Matadors travel to Cal State Fullerton for a Big West Conference game on Thursday, Janary 31, 2013 ... Game time at Titan Gym is slated for 7:00 pm
January 29, 2013
CSUN Breaks from League Play at CSUB Before Hosting Hawai’i
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (11-8, 5-3 Big West Conference) splits time between a road game and a home contest this week as it closes out the first half of conference play. On Wednesday, January 30, the Matadors break from Big West play and hit the road to face CSU Bakersfield at 7 p.m. in the Icardo Center. Three days later, Northridge closes out the first half of Big West play by hosting the league’s newest member, Hawai’i, in a 4 p.m. game at The Matadome. Both games will feature live stats, audio and video at GoMatadors.com and fans are encouraged to check with the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter handle (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
January 28, 2013
CSUN Women's Soccer Celebrates Banner 2012 Season
The Cal State Northridge women’s soccer team celebrated a banner 2012 campaign at its recent year-end banquet. The Matadors finished the season as the Big West Champions and earned their first berth in the NCAA Tournament in program history.
January 27, 2013
#17 Cal State Northridge Defeats Sonoma State, 11-4
Lindsy Nelson scored a career-high seven goals to lead 17th ranked Cal State Northridge to an 11-4 victory over Sonoma State on Sunday afternoon at the UC Santa Barbara Invitational.
January 26, 2013
CSUN Snaps Skid with Dramatic 80-70 2OT Win over Cal Poly
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (11-8, 5-3 Big West) rallied for an 80-70 double-overtime victory over Cal Poly Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference contest at The Matadome. Haley White scored a career-high 21 points off the bench and Camille Mahlknecht and Ashlee Guay connected on baskets in the waning seconds of regulation and overtime to extend the game and help CSUN snap a three-game losing streak.
January 27, 2013
Second Half Rally Seals 75-64 Cal Poly Win Over Cal State Northridge
To win at the NCAA Division I college basketball level, a team needs to have all its offensive and defensive weapons healthy and available.
January 27, 2013
#17 Cal State Northridge Defeats Pomona-Pitzer, 19-7
Cal State Northridge scored early and often and totally dominated Pomona-Pitzer, 19-7, on Sunday morning at the UC Santa Barbara Invitational.
January 27, 2013
#17 Cal State Northridge Defeats #20 UC San Diego
Cal State Northridge, ranked 17th in the nation, recorded its first victory of the 2013 season with a 13-6 decision over 20th-ranked UC San Diego on Saturday night at the UC Santa Barbara Invitational.
January 26, 2013
Matador Multi-Event Athletes Compete at UW Invitational in Seattle
Cal State Northridge sent three women and two men to compete in the multi-event competition at the UW Invitational at Dempsey Indoor. Donovan Toban led the Matador men with a sixth-place finish while Stephanie Hicks was 21st to lead the CSUN women.
January 26, 2013
CSUN Tennis Downs UMKC 5-2 in Season Opener
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (1-0) defeated the University of Missouri-Kansas City 5-2 Saturday morning in the Matadors' 2013 season opener. Northridge won the doubles point by sweeping the first two contests to finish then watched as freshman Jessica Warren secured the victory over the Kangaroos with her first career singles victory.
January 26, 2013
#17 Cal State Northridge Falls To #5 Arizona State In 2013 Season Opener
Cal State Northridge, ranked 17th in the nation, fell to fifth-ranked Arizona State on Saturday afternoon in the 2013 season opener for the Matadors women’s water polo team at the UC Santa Barbara Invitational.
January 25, 2013
Matadors Post Straight-Set Road Win at UC San Diego
Senior John Baker pounded a match-high 14 kills and sophomore Travis Magorien served three aces as ninth-ranked Cal State Northridge swept the 12th-ranked UC San Diego Tritons, 25-23, 27-25, 25-20 in an MPSF match Friday night at RIMAC Arena.
January 25, 2013
CSUN Four Game Road Trip Arrives At Cal Poly
The second game in a four-game road trip for Cal State Northridge takes place at Cal Poly in a Big West Conference game on Saturday, January 26, at Mott Gym.
January 25, 2013
Saturday's All Comers Meet Cancelled Due to Weather
Due to inclement weather expected in the Northridge area on Saturday, the Jan. 26 All-Comers Meet scheduled for the Matador Track & Field Complex has been cancelled. Three All-Comers Meets remain on the 2013 schedule; Feb. 2, Feb. 16 and Mar. 2.
January 25, 2013
Second Half Comeback Earns CSUN Road Win at UCSB, 75-69
This was a night for a hard-earned Matador victory over a tough UC Santa Barbara team. The final score turned in favor of Cal State Northridge, 75-69, in a Thursday night Big West Conference game that wasn’t determined until the final seconds.
January 24, 2013
CSUN Smothered by UCSB in 56-37 Defeat
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (10-8, 4-3 Big West) lost 56-37 to UC Santa Barbara at The Matadome in a Big West Conference contest. The Matadors shot just 24.5 percent (13-of-53) from the field in dropping their 12th-straight to the Gauchos and third-straight overall.
January 23, 2013
Third-Ranked UC Irvine Snaps Northridge's Three-Match Win Streak
After winning the first set, ninth-ranked Cal State Northridge watched as the visiting third-ranked UC Irvine Anteaters won the final three sets in a 23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-13 victory in an MPSF match Wednesday at The Matadome.
January 23, 2013
CSUN Returns to The Matadome to Face UCSB, Cal Poly
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (10-7, 4-2 Big West) returns home to play just its fourth and fifth home games since December 1 when the Matadors host UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly in a pair of Big West Conference contests. On Thursday, Jan. 24, CSUN will look to defeat the Gauchos on its home floor for the first time since 1984 in a 7 p.m. contest. Two days later, the Matadors will square off with a Cal Poly squad that enters the week having won four straight and is currently atop the league standings. Both contests will feature live audio, video and stats available at GoMatadors.com and fans are encouraged to check with the CSUN athletic department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
January 22, 2013
CSUN Four Game Road Trip Starts At UCSB
Cal State Northridge begins a four-game road trip, the longest of the Big West Conference season, with games at UC Santa Barbara (1/24/13, 7:00 pm), at Cal Poly (1/26/13, 7:00 pm), at Cal State Fullerton (1/29/13, 7:00 pm) and at UC Riverside (2/2/13, 7:00 pm).
January 22, 2013
Joe Franco Drafted By Chivas USA in MLS Supplemental Draft
Another storied Cal State Northridge career will continue at the MLS level as Matador defender Joe Franco was selected by Chivas USA in Tuesday's Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft. Franco is the 10th Matador selected by an MLS club in league history and is the first taken by Chivas USA.
January 22, 2013
Northridge Hosts UC Irvine in Mid-Week Showdown Before Heading to UC San Diego
Cal State Northridge (3-1, 1-1 MPSF) concludes its four-match homestand on Wednesday as the ninth-ranked Matadors return to Mountain Pacific Sports Federation play by hosting the third-ranked UC Irvine Anteaters (4-3, 1-3 MPSF) in a mid-week showdown. Northridge then opens up a three-match road trip Friday as the Matadors head south to take on the 12th-ranked UC San Diego Tritons (3-4, 2-2 MPSF).
January 22, 2013
Yuval Barak Named to College Sports Madness All-American Team
The Cal State Northridge men's soccer team has earned yet another individual award at the end of one of the most successful seasons in school history as senior defender Yuval Barak was named to the All-American Fourth Team by College Sports Madness. Barak adds the award to his Scholar All-West Region honor earned from the NSCAA at season's end.
January 22, 2013
The 2013 Cal State Northridge Water Polo Outlook
A new season. New enthusiasm. Let the games begin. Cal State Northridge has earned a berth as a nationally-ranked water polo team in recent years, and this year will be no exception.
January 21, 2013
Matadors Open 2013 Indoor Season at NYU Team Challenge
Cal State Northridge men's and women's track & field opened the 2013 indoor season Saturday at the NYU Team Challenge at the Armory Track Center.
January 20, 2013
CSUN’s Comeback Falls Short to Pacific, 74-62
If college basketball teams played a 20-minute game, Cal State Northridge would be on the top of the world. But that rule will never change. Basketball is a tough, 40-minute grind that requires focus, execution, and just plain hard work.
January 19, 2013
Matadors Stumble in 60-51 loss to Pacific
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (10-7, 4-2 Big West) lost 60-51 to Pacific (14-3, 4-1 Big West) Saturday afternoon at the Alex G. Spanos Center in a Big West Conference contest. Marta Masoni led CSUN with 13 points, but the Matadors could not stop the Tigers late in the second half after cutting the lead to one point.
January 18, 2013
Matadors Post Second Consecutive Sweep, 25-23, 25-18, 25-20 Over Grand Canyon
Cal State Northridge notched its second consecutive sweep Friday night as the 10th-ranked Matadors improved to 3-0 on their current four-match homestand with a 25-23, 25-18, 25-20 non-conference win over Grand Canyon.
January 18, 2013
Jerry Keel Named to College Sports Madness Preseason All-Big West Second Team
After a remarkable debut season that earned him Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year and Freshman All-America honors, Cal State Northridge sophomore left-handed pitcher Jerry Keel was named to the All-Big West Conference Second Team by College Sports Madness this week. Keel is entering his second season with the Matadors and is the lone weekend starter returning from 2012.
January 18, 2013
CSUN Hosts Pacific In Big West Contest
Of the nine Big West opponents of Cal State Northridge, the University of the Pacific has been a thorn in the Matadors side.
January 18, 2013
Cal State Northridge Falls To UC Davis, 74-71
Basketball is a 40-minute game. Cal State Northridge head coach Bobby Braswell stresses “you need to play hard and execute for the ENTIRE game.”
January 17, 2013
Sluggish Start Sinks CSUN at UC Davis, 61-46
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (10-6, 4-1 Big West) lost 61-46 to UC Davis (6-9, 1-3 Big West) Thursday night at The Pavilion. Northridge started the game slowly and could never recover in dropping their first league game of the season.
January 17, 2013
No. 10 CSUN Dominates Concordia in Non-Conference Sweep
Cal State Northridge did not trail the entire night as the 10th-ranked Matadors swept the visiting Concordia Eagles, 25-17, 25-20, 25-11 Wednesday night in a non-conference match at The Matadome.
January 16, 2013
CSUN Travels to UC Davis, Pacific for Big West Conference Showdowns
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (10-5, 4-0 Big West) hit the road for the second time in its Big West schedule, traveling to Northern California for games at UC Davis and Pacific. CSUN takes on the Aggies on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in The Pavilion. Two days later, the Matadors square off with the Tigers at 4 p.m. in the final Big West trip to Stockton. Both games will feature live video, live audio and live stats, all of which are free, available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the Northridge Athletic Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
January 16, 2013
Cal State Northridge Hosts UC Davis In Big West Contest
Two teams hoping to move up in the Big West Conference standings will meet this Thursday night (1/17/13() when Cal State Northridge hosts UC Davis at 7:05 pm at The Matadome.
January 15, 2013
10th-Ranked Matadors Host Concordia and Grand Canyon This Week
Cal State Northridge (1-1, 1-1 MPSF) continues its four-match homestand this week as the 10th-ranked Matadors host the Concordia Eagles (2-1) and the Grand Canyon Antelopes (2-2) in a pair of non-conference matches.
January 14, 2013
Associate Head Coach Yossi Raz Named One of Nation’s Top Assistants
From the moment he set foot on campus as a student-athlete in 2001, Cal State Northridge men’s soccer associate head coach Yossi Raz has helped build the program into a consistent contender on the national stage. After helping the team and head coach Terry Davila turn in one of the most successful campaigns in the school’s Division I history, Raz was named as one of the Top 15 assistant coaches in the country by College Soccer News.
January 12, 2013
Matadors Fend Off Upset-Minded Anteaters 59-48
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (10-5, 4-0 Big West) defeated UC Irvine (4-12, 0-4 Big West) 59-48 Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference contest at The Matadome. Ashlee Guay scored 24 points, including a career-high four 3-pointers, and Marta Masoni added 20 as the Matadors jumped out to a 4-0 start in league play for the first time in their Big West history.
January 12, 2013
UC Irvine Offensive Firepower Prevails over CSUN, 79-69
On a Saturday afternoon at UC Irvine’s annual homecoming, the Anteaters treated their fans (past and present) to an offensive display that Cal State Northridge could not stop.
January 12, 2013
CSUN Earns First Win With See-Saw Five-Setter Over UC Santa Barbara
In a see-saw five-set match that saw each team dominate two sets, 11th-ranked Cal State Northridge had enough to top ninth-ranked UC Santa Barbara 25-16, 16-25, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13 for its first win of 2013 Friday night at The Matadome.
January 11, 2013
CSUN Road Journey Continues At UC Irvine
Cal State Northridge faces another tough road game when the Matadors travel to UC Irvine to face the Anteaters in a Big West Conference game on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Game time is 4:00 pm
January 9, 2013
Second-Half Surge Sends CSUN to 73-52 Win over Long Beach State
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (9-5, 3-0 Big West) defeated Long Beach State (9-6, 2-1 Big West) 73-52 Wednesday evening in a Big West Conference contest at The Matadome. Sophomore Ashlee Guay scored a game-high 22 points and freshman Marta Masoni added 19 as the Matadors posted their largest win over the 49ers in school history.
January 10, 2013
Courageous Effort Falls Short – LBS 78, CSUN 69
All that a head basketball coach can ever ask is to have the team give its best effort. If you win, great. If you don’t win, no complaints. You played to your potential.
January 9, 2013
Matadors Drop Five-Set Thriller at UCLA in MPSF Opener
11th-ranked Cal State Northridge battled to force a fifth set but came up short in dropping a 25-18, 19-25, 25-19, 18-25, 15-13 decision to fifth-ranked UCLA in the MPSF opener for both teams Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion.
January 8, 2013
CSUN Travels To Long Beach State
Back on the road again for Cal State Northridge. CSUN faces two formidable opponents this week with games at Long Beach State and UC Irvine.
January 8, 2013
CSUN Returns Home to Face Long Beach State, UC Irvine
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (8-5, 2-0 Big West) returns to The Matadome for the first time in over a month for its next two Big West Conference games. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, CSUN hosts Long Beach State at 7 p.m. in an early meeting of league unbeatens. Three days later (Jan. 12), the Matadors host UC Irvine at 4 p.m. in a Saturday afternoon contest. Both games will feature live video, live audio and live stats available at GoMatadors.com and all free of charge. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN athletic department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
January 7, 2013
Matadors Begin MPSF Season Tuesday at UCLA, Host UC Santa Barbara Friday
Following a pair of exhibition matches last week, 11th-ranked Cal State Northridge officially opens the 2013 season Tuesday against the fifth-ranked UCLA Bruins at the New Pauley Pavilion at 7 p.m. Following Tuesday’s match at UCLA, Northridge takes on ninth-ranked UC Santa Barbara Friday in the Matadors 2013 home opener at 7 p.m.
January 7, 2013
Joe Franco Named to Soccer America MVPs Second Team
Ahead of this weekend's adidas MLS Player Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Cal State Northridge men's soccer defender Joe Franco was named to the MVPs Second Team, Soccer America announced Monday. The honor comes just four days before the start of the Combine, which showcases senior soccer stars from around the country in anticipation of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.
January 6, 2013
Cal State Fullerton Triumphs Over Cal State Northridge, 105-86
The difference between being atop the Big West Conference standings and at the bottom of the league can be so close.
January 5, 2013
Matadors Rally for 56-55 Victory at Cal State Fullerton
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (8-5, 2-0 Big West) defeated Cal State Fullerton 56-55 Saturday afternoon in a Big West Conference contest at Titan Gym. Sophomore Ashlee Guay had a game-high 18 points and five steals as the Matadors held on in a frantic game that featured 11 lead changes.
January 5, 2013
Matadors Complete Exhibition Season with Straight-Set Win Over BC-Okanagan
Senior John Baker put down a match-high 13 kills as 12th-ranked Cal State Northridge completed its two-match exhibition schedule with a 25-16, 25-22, 25-12 victory over British Columbia-Okanagan Friday evening at USC's Galen Center.
January 4, 2013
CSUN Hosts Cal State Fullerton in 1,500th Basketball Game
The top three scorers in the Big West Conference will be on display when Cal State Northridge hosts rival Cal State Fullerton in a league contest on Saturday, January 5, at 7:05 pm at The Matadome. CSF’s Kwame Vaughn and D.J. Seeley are 1-2 in scoring at 19.5 ppg and 18.7 ppg, respectively. CSUN’s Stephan Hicks is third in the conference in scoring at 18.1 ppg
January 4, 2013
Matadors Sign a Trio of Players to National Letters of Intent
Cal State Northridge men’s volleyball coach Jeff Campbell has announced the signing of Will Parke, Trevor Bryant and Justin Beskeen to National Letters of Intent to play for the Matadors.
January 4, 2013
UC Riverside Upsets Cal State Northridge, 65-64
This was a game that will linger like a bad case of the flu. The visiting UC Riverside Highlanders entered Thursday night’s game against Cal State Northridge with a 3-10 record and a home conference loss last week to open Big West competition.
January 3, 2013
Defense Keys CSUN to 65-49 Victory over UC Riverside
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (7-5, 1-0 Big West) defeated UC Riverside 65-49 Thursday evening in both teams’ Big West opener at the Student Rec Center. Sophomore Camille Mahlknecht posted her fourth double-double of the season and the Matador defense clamped down all night on the Highlanders.
January 3, 2013
Matadors Sweep Alberta 25-22, 25-16, 25-22 in Exhibition Opener
Cal State Northridge played the first of two exhibition matches to open up the 2013 season on Thursday and defeated the University of Alberta 25-22, 25-16, 25-22 at the Galen Center Practice Courts.
January 2, 2013
CSUN Opens New Year at UC Riverside, Cal State Fullerton
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (6-5) opens its 2013 Big West Conference season with a pair of road contests this weekend. On Thursday, Jan. 3, the Matadors start league play with a 7 p.m. contest at UC Riverside. Two days later, CSUN travels to Orange County to face Cal State Fullerton in a 3 p.m. contest at Titan Gym. Both games will feature live video, live audio and live stats all available at GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
January 2, 2013
Cal State Northridge Hosts UC Riverside In Conference Home Opener
Cal State Northridge and UC Riverside will meet in a Big West Conference game on Thursday, January 3, at 7:05 pm at The Matadome.
January 3, 2013
Cal State Northridge All-Comers Meet Series Opens Saturday, Jan. 5
Cal State Northridge Track & Field has announced the schedule for its 2013 All Comers Meets. The Matadors will host six All Comers meets beginning January 8 and running through March 2.
January 3, 2013
Matadors Open 2013 Season With a Pair of Exhibition Matches
Cal State Northridge men’s volleyball opens the 2013 season with a pair of exhibition matches against Canadian Universities as part of a 4-team event at USC’s Galen Center. The Matadors, ranked 12th in the AVCA Preseason Top-15, will play Alberta on Thursday (3 p.m.) and British Columbia-Okanagan on Friday (5 p.m.).
December 30, 2012
Cal State Northridge Falls at Hawaii, 74-71, In Big West Opener
If you witnessed the Cal State Northridge at Hawai’i basketball game on Saturday night, you saw both teams competing to a high degree in the Big West Conference opener.
December 29, 2012
Matadors Fall 79-57 to No. 17 Oklahoma
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (6-5) lost to No. 17 Oklahoma, 79-57, Saturday afternoon in a nonconference contest at the Lloyd Noble Center. Janae Sharpe and Jianni Jackson each had 12 points, but the Matadors could not overcome a poor shooting effort from the field in falling to the Sooners.
December 27, 2012
CSUN Closes out 2012 with Visit to No. 17 Oklahoma
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (6-4) close out the 2012 calendar year with a road test at No. 17 Oklahoma on Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla. Nine days after securing the program’s first win ever over a ranked opponent in its Division-I history, the Matadors will look for their second-straight against the Sooners. The game will air live on Fox Sports West Primeticket with Bob Carpenter and Dan Hughes handling the action. Fans are also encouraged to tune in to the internet-only broadcast hosted on GoMatadors.com and to check Twitter (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
December 26, 2012
Aloha - CSUN (9-3) Travels To Hawai'i (6-5) In Big West Opener
Aloha from the Hawaiian Islands where Cal State Northridge arrives at its next road destination ... CSUN has been no stranger to away games in 2012-13
December 24, 2012
Career Night in Historic Win Nets Ashlee Guay Big West Weekly Honors
Cal State Northridge sophomore guard Ashlee Guay has been the named the Big West Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. In CSUN's historic 77-72 win over then No. 12 UCLA, Guay led all players with a career-high 28 points, 10 free throws and nine field goals to spur the Matador upset.
December 24, 2012
Stephan Hicks Named Big West Player of the Week
Stephan Hicks, who helped lead Cal State Northridge to a spirited comeback road victory at Utah, has captured Big West Men's Basketball Player of the Week accolades.
December 22, 2012
Unbelievable Comeback Fuels CSUN to 76-71 Victory Over Utah
Cal State Northridge battled back from a 21-point halftime deficit, 48-27, to post an unbelievable 76-71 victory over the University of Utah in a non-league basketball game on Friday night at the Huntsman Center.
December 20, 2012
Matadors Stun No. 12 UCLA 77-72 at Pauley Pavilion
Sophomore guard Ashlee Guay scored a career-high 28 points, Marta Masoni added 18 points on six three-pointers and the Cal State Northridge Matadors (6-4) upset the No. 12 UCLA Bruins (7-2) 77-72 on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. With the victory, the Matadors defeated the Bruins for the first time in school history.
December 20, 2012
Road Trip ... CSUN (8-3) Travels To Utah (7-3)
Holiday greetings from Cal State Northridge men’s basketball ... Cal State Northridge has been no stranger to playing in big arenas and big crowds in 2012-13
December 19, 2012
Faith Carries Trevone Williams After Learning of Father’s Death
Tragedy can strike anytime, anywhere; near or far. The tragedy in Newtown, Ct., has broken our hearts, but somehow our collective spirit will endure. It will take time.
December 18, 2012
CSUN Returns to Action with Road Contest at No. 12 UCLA
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (5-4) returns from a lengthy break to face No. 12 UCLA Thursday evening in a 6 p.m. contest at Pauley Pavilion. The match-up with the Bruins, CSUN’s first since the 2008-09 season, will feature live stats and live audio available at GoMatadors.com.
December 17, 2012
Holiday Hoops ... CSUN Hosts San Diego Christian
Holiday greetings from Cal State Northridge men’s basketball ... Finals are finally over, and now the 2012-13 varsity can relax regarding their school work, and just concentrate on basketball ... The spring semester doesn’t start until January 22, 2013
December 17, 2012
Yuval Barak Named to NSCAA Scholar All-West Region Team
Yet another Cal State Northridge soccer player earned postseason recognition this season, as senior defender Yuval Barak was named to the Scholar All-West Region Team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the NSCAA recently announced. Barak, who joined teammate Joe Franco on the Scholar All-West Team, finished his career with a 3.77 GPA as a Kinesiology major to earn the honor.
December 14, 2012
Matadors Participate in Annual Adopt-A-Family Event
In keeping with the spirit of the holiday season, over 380 student-athletes at Cal State Northridge recently participated in their annual adopt-a-family event. Led by the Matadors’ Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), in collaboration with the M.E.N.D. (Meeting Every Need with Dignity) adopt-a-family program, the Matadors adopted a local in-need family and provided them with gifts and groceries to ensure a joyous holiday and new year.
December 14, 2012
Joe Franco Adds Scholar All-America Honor to Resume
After a remarkable career in which he started every match he competed in, Cal State Northridge senior defender Joe Franco continues to add to his collection of postseason awards. On Friday Franco was named to the 2012 Men's Scholar All-America Second Team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the NSCAA announced.
December 13, 2012
Academics Take Center Stage On CSUN Basketball Team
Holiday greetings from Cal State Northridge men’s basketball. Finals are taking place this week on the CSUN campus. Finals end on Monday, Dec. 17, and the 2012-13 varsity roster will be able to relax from their school work, and just concentrate on basketball.
December 12, 2012
CSUN Receives $900,000 Grant from NCAA
California State University, Northridge has received a $900,000 grant from the NCAA as part of a three-year pilot program aimed at expanding the academic support services for student-athletes.
December 12, 2012
Casey Hinger Adds AVCA All-America Honors to Cap Her 2012 Season
Cal State Northridge middle blocker Casey Hinger added to her postseason award haul on Wednesday as she was named honorable mention on the 2012 AVCA All-America Team.
December 11, 2012
Matadors Tabbed Eighth in MPSF Preseason Coaches Poll
Cal State Northridge was picked to finish eighth in the 2013 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Men's Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll released Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Matadors, coming off a 12-18 season in 2012, return all but two starters as they seek their second straight postseason berth after missing out in 2011.
December 11, 2012
Joe Franco Invited to 2013 adidas MLS Player Combine
Defender Joe Franco is one of 54 NCAA Division I college seniors invited to participate in the 2013 adidas MLS Player Combine, Major League Soccer announced Tuesday. The combine, which runs from January 11-15 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a chance for players to impress representatives from the 19 MLS clubs ahead of the 2013 SuperDraft scheduled for January 17 in Indianapolis, Ind.
December 11, 2012
Matadors Sign Two to National Letters of Intent
Two high school position players have signed national letters of intent to play baseball at Cal State Northridge, head coach Matt Curtis announced Tuesday. Both Dylan Alexander and AB Blanchet will join the Matadors in the fall of 2013 and be ready to compete during the 2014 season.
December 10, 2012
Matador Baseball to Host Inaugural Golf Tournament, Alumni Weekend Feb. 8-9
In conjunction with the Cal State Northridge Athletics Hall of Fame Reunion and Reception the Matador Baseball program announces its inaugural golf tournament, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley, Calif. In addition to the golf tournament, the program will host its annual Alumni Game the next day at Matador Field.
December 10, 2012
Three Matadors Named to NSCAA All-Far West Region Teams
With the 2012 NCAA Division I men's soccer season now at a close, three Cal State Northridge Matadors were named to the Continental Tires All-Far West Region Teams by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, the NSCAA announced Sunday night. Goalkeeper Michael Abalos was named to the First Team while defender Joe Franco and forward Sagi Lev-Ari picked up Second Team honors.
December 10, 2012
Road Trip – Traveling With the Matadors Basketball Team
On the road, AGAIN !!! Willie Nelson, the legendary country western singer, would be proud of the Cal State Northridge men's basketball team.
December 8, 2012
Matadors Clipped by Bulldogs, 68-53
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (5-4) lost 68-53 to Fresno State (6-2) Saturday afternoon in a nonconference contest at The Save Mart Center. Despite holding a five-point lead midway through the second half, the Matadors could not hold off a Bulldogs’ comeback.
December 8, 2012
Cal State Northridge Falls To Arizona State, 87-76
Despite 18 points and ten rebounds from Stephan Hicks, the Cal State Northridge basketball team dropped an 87-76 decision at Arizona State on Saturday afternoon at ASU’s Wells Fargo Arena.
December 7, 2012
Cal State Northridge (7-2) Travels To Arizona State (7-1)
On the road, AGAIN ... Willie Nelson, the country western singer, would be a big fan of Cal State Northridge basketball ... For the seventh time in ten games, the Matadors will be playing away from their home court, The Matadome, this time for a non-league contest at Arizona State on Saturday, Dec. 8 (Noon, mst)
December 7, 2012
Matador Soccer Legend Armando Valdivia Passes Away
It is with great sadness that the Cal State Northridge men’s soccer program announces the passing of Armando Valdivia. Valdivia, who competed for the Matadors from 1990-93, passed away last week.
December 5, 2012
Cal State Northridge Overwhelms Vanguard, 120-69
There were so many positive story lines in CSUN’s decisive victory over Vanguard University on Wednesday night at The Matadome, 120-69. Each one deserves to be the lead paragraph.
December 5, 2012
Team Effort Drives Matadors to 77-33 Victory over San Francisco
Four Matadors scored in double figures as the Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (5-3) defeated San Francisco (4-4) 77-33 Wednesay afternoon in a nonconference contest at The Matadome. Sophomore Camille Mahlknecht just missed a triple-double, finishing with 14 points, 13 rebounds and a school-record eight blocked shots.
December 5, 2012
Terry Davila Named NSCAA Division I Far West Region Coach of the Year
After a 15-7 season in which the Cal State Northridge Matadors matched the program’s Division I record for wins, won the Big West Conference and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, head coach Terry Davila was named the NSCAA Division I Far West Region Coach of the Year on Tuesday night. Davila, in his 14th year with the Matadors, joins former CSUN head coach Marwan Ass’ad as a regional coach of the year and is the only Northridge coach to win the honor at the Division I level.
December 4, 2012
Matadors Place Three on NSCAA All-West Region Team
Seniors Cynthia Jacobo and Melissa Fernandez and junior Chloe McDaniel received NSCAA All-West Region honors Tuesday morning. Jacobo, the two-time Big West Goalkeeper of the Year, became the first Matador in school history to receive First Team All-West Region Honors while Fernandez (Second Team) and McDaniel (Third Team) added to CSUN’s record haul.
December 4, 2012
Casey Hinger Named to AVCA All-West Region Team
Cal State Northridge middle blocker Casey Hinger followed up being named to the All-Big West first team last week by being named to the 2012 AVCA All-West Region Team on Tuesday.
December 4, 2012
CSUN Splits Week with Home Contest vs. San Francisco, Road Test at Fresno State
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (4-3) plays a pair of nonconference contests this week, splitting their time between a home game against San Francisco (12/5, 5 p.m.) and a road game at Fresno State (12/8, 2 p.m.). Both games will feature live stats and live, internet-only radio broadcasts and video streaming. Fans are also encouraged to check with the CSUN official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates for both contests.
December 3, 2012
CSUN Returns Home To Face Vanguard University
After playing six of its first eight games away from The Matadome, Cal State Northridge returns home for a Wednesday (12/5/12) encounter against Vanguard University.
December 3, 2012
Cal State Northridge Signs Two Water Polo Players To National Letters of Intent
Two high school seniors, with outstanding water polo credentials, have signed National Letters of Intent with Cal State Northridge, according to Matador head coach Marcelo Leonardi.
December 3, 2012
Gomatadors.com Enjoys Record-Breaking Numbers For Fourth Straight Month
The power of the Internet. For the FOURTH straight month, Gomatadors.com (CSUN’s athletic website), has drawn record numbers for Total Hits and Total Visitors.
December 1, 2012
Matadors Fall 73-63 at San Jose State
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (4-3) lost 73-63 to San Jose State (3-3) Saturday afternoon in a nonconference contest at The Events Center. After holding a five-point lead at halftime, the Spartans blitzed the Matadors to start the second half and never looked back in the victory.
November 29, 2012
Matadors Hold on for 70-67 Victory at Santa Clara
Marta Masoni scored 22 points and Ashlee Guay added 13 as the Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (4-2) defeated Santa Clara 70-67 Thursday evening at The Leave Center. CSUN built a 14-point lead midway through the second half before the Broncos charged back to cut the lead to two before the Matadors ultimately pulled away.
November 29, 2012
Matador Softball Inks Eight to National Letters of Intent for 2014 Season
Cal State Northridge softball head coach Tairia Flowers has announced the signing of eight student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to begin play with the Matadors in the 2014 season. Rebecca Bell, Madison Fleming, Taylor Glover, Katie Hooper, Tara Kliebenstein, Taylor Nate Daphne Pofek and Carissa Sherman all bring extensive and successful amateur careers to Matador Diamond.
November 29, 2012
Cal State Northridge Falls To UCLA, 82-56
The new Pauley Pavilion, a $136 million project to upgrade the “House that Wooden” built just wasn’t very friendly to Cal State Northridge on Wednesday night.
November 28, 2012
CSUN Travels North for Road Contests at Santa Clara, San Jose State
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (3-2) hits the road for its next two contests, traveling up the California Coast for non-conference games at Santa Clara and San Jose State. On Thursday, Nov. 29, the Matadors and Broncos close out the month with a 7 p.m. game at The Leavey Center. Two days later on Dec. 1, the Matadors square off with the Spartans in a 2 p.m. matinée. Live internet-only audio and live stats will be available for both contests at GoMatadors.com.
November 27, 2012
Trio of Matadors Named to 2012 All-Big West Volleyball Team
For the second straight season, Cal State Northridge had multiple players named First Team All-Big West while a total of three Matadors earned postseason accolades as announced by the conference Tuesday.
November 27, 2012
CSUN vs UCLA At The New Pauley Pavilion
There have been many great games in the 55-year history of Cal State Northridge basketball ... One of those games took place on Nov. 21, 2000, when the Matadors stunned the heavily favored UCLA Bruins, 78-74, at Pauley Pavilion.
November 27, 2012
Cal State Northridge Basketball Featured On CollegeInsider.com
Cal State Northridge head basketball coach Bobby Braswell and the Matadors basketball team is being featured on CollegeInsider.com, a website devoted to mid-major college basketball.
November 26, 2012
Former Matador Goalkeeper Making Waves in PASL
Former Cal State Northridge men’s soccer goalkeeper Manabu Kaji is the latest alumni to make a mark in his professional soccer career, helping the Anaheim Bolts of the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) to a pair of early season wins. Kaji, who competed for the Matadors in 2010 and 2011, earned his spot on the Bolts’ first team after two impressive performances to start the 2012 campaign.
November 26, 2012
High School Baseball Team Camp Scheduled for Jan. 11-13
The Cal State Northridge Matadors have added another baseball camp to the winter slate, this time for high school teams scheduled from January 11-13, 2013 at Matador Field. The High School Team Camp is open to all high schools competing in the 2013 season and will be conducted by members of the Cal State Northridge baseball team and coaching staff.
November 25, 2012
Cal State Northridge Falls Late to BYU, 87-75
The Cal State Northridge vs Brigham Young basketball contest had all the makings of an NCAA Tournament affair.
November 25, 2012
Matadors Cap Regular Season With Straight-Set Win Over Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Northridge celebrated senior night with a straight-set win (25-19, 25-22, 25-22) over visiting Cal State Fullerton as the Matadors capped the regular season by posting their 21st win.
November 24, 2012
Matadors Fall to No. 6 Penn State 85-73 in Thanksgiving Classic Final
Fueled by a 17-0 run that spanned both halves, the No. 6 Penn State Lady Lions (5-0) defeated the Cal State Northridge Matadors (3-2) 85-73 in the championship of the Radisson Hotel Chatsworth Thanksgiving Basketball Classic 2012 on Saturday afternoon at The Matadome. Marta Masoni led the scoring attack for Northridge with a season-high 22 points, including five three-pointers, and Ashlee Guay added 15 points and a career-high 12 assists.
November 23, 2012
Matadors Defeat South Alabama 47-40 in Thanksgiving Basketball Classic
Ashlee Guay scored 15 points and Camille Mahlknecht added 14 and five blocks as the Cal State Northridge Matadors (3-1) defeated the South Alabama Jaguars (4-1) 47-40 in the semifinals of the Radisson Hotel Chatsworth Thanksgiving Basketball Classic 2012 on Friday afternoon at The Matadome. With the win, the Matadors advance to Saturday's championship game against No. 6 Penn State at 2:30 p.m.
November 22, 2012
Unbeaten Cal State Northridge Travels To Brigham Young (BYU)
Cal State Northridge (6-0), off to its best start since the 1981-82 team began 9-0 and the program’s best start since moving to the NCAA Division I level in 1990-91, faces its toughest challenge of the 2012-13 season when CSUN travels to Provo, Utah, to face Brigham Young (3-2).
November 21, 2012
Matadors Nail Down 20th Win With Straight-Set Win Over UC Riverside
Cal State Northridge opened its final homestand of the 2012 regular season in dominating fashion as the Matadors swept UC Riverside 25-14, 25-12, 25-17 Wednesday night at The Matadome.
November 21, 2012
Cal State Northridge vs Brigham Young To Be Televised
Collegiate basketball fans will get a chance to see Cal State Northridge “Holiday Hoops” when the unbeaten Matadors travel to Brigham Young in a televised non-league basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 24.
November 20, 2012
Matador Baseball Showcase Camp Set for January 20, 2013
The Cal State Northridge Matadors baseball program will hold its annual Winter Showcase Camp on January 20, 2013, head coach Matt Curtis announced Tuesday. The camp, open to all high school and junior college players, allows the coaching staff to provide instruction and evaluate talent in a single-day event at Matador Field.
November 20, 2012
Matadors Wrap Up Regular Season Hosting UC Riverside, Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Northridge (19-10, 10-6 Big West) caps the 2012 regular season this week as the Matadors host UC Riverside () on Wednesday and Cal State Fullerton () on Saturday. CSUN, one win from the 20-win plateau, defeated both the Highlanders and Titans on the road earlier this season. Prior to Saturday’s match, the Matadors will honor their two seniors Monica McFarland and Cindy Ortiz.
November 20, 2012
CSUN Welcomes Detroit, No. 6 Penn State and South Alabama for Thanksgiving Tournament
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (2-1) hosts the Radisson Chatsworth Hotel Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament 2012 at The Matadome this weekend. The Matadors welcome South Alabama, Detroit and nationally ranked Penn State to The Matadome for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
November 19, 2012
Balkan, Pitching Lead Team Black to Fall World Series Win
After a weekend of rain at Matador Field, the Red/Black World Series resumed on Monday afternoon as Team Black clinched the series with a 2-1 victory. Senior infielder Brett Balkan went 1-for-2 at the plate with a double, RBI and run scored and left-handed pitcher John Salas (La Crescenta, Calif./College of the Canyons) pitched four shutout innings to earn the win.
November 19, 2012
Stephan Hicks Named Big West Player of the Week
Stephan Hicks’ sizzling performance last week in helping Cal State Northridge win five games will certainly be remembered as perhaps one of the finest weeks of basketball in the recent history of Cal State Northridge.
November 19, 2012
Matador Women's Hoops Signs Four to National Letters of Intent
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball program has signed four young women to National Letters of Intent to begin competition with the Matadors in the 2013-14 season, CSUN head coach Jason Flowers announced. Amber Blockmon, Emily Cole, Katelin King and Samantha Young bring prolific prep careers and outstanding character to the Matadors.
November 18, 2012
CSUN Defeats Northern Kentucky, 69-58, To Remain Unbeaten
Cal State Northridge raised its season opening record to 6-0 with a hard-earned 69-58 victory over Northern Kentucky during final day action on Sunday at the NUCDF Challenge at USD’s Jenny Craig Pavilion.
November 17, 2012
Straight-Set Win For Matadors at Pacific
Cal State Northridge bounced back from a tough five-set loss to UC Davis a night earlier with a straight set (25-21, 25-21, 25-17) win over a good Pacific team Saturday night at the Spanos Center.
November 18, 2012
Cal State Northridge Remains Unbeaten with 92-76 Victory Over Tulsa
Cal State Northridge is off to best start since the Matadors joined the ranks of the NCAA Division I. The Matadors have the started the 2012-13 season with an impressive 5-0 record, besting the previous mark of 4-0 to start the 2007-08 campaign.
November 17, 2012
CSUN Falls in Slugfest at Arizona 53-46
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (2-1) lost 53-46 to Arizona Saturday afternoon in a non-conference contest at the McKale Center. Ashlee Guay, Randi Friess and Marta Masoni all finished in double-figures, but 25 Matador turnovers ultimately proved too costly in the loss to the Wildcats.
November 17, 2012
Tough Play Down The Stretch Spells Victory For Cal State Northridge, 68-64
Cal State Northridge head coach Bobby Braswell has always stressed the importance of practicing your free throws. Sometime during the season, making free throws could win a game or two.
November 17, 2012
Matador Comeback Comes Up Just Short in Five-Set Loss at UC Davis
After UC Davis Aggies bolted out to a two-set lead, Cal State Northridge battled back to force a fifth set only to see the hosts pull out an 18-16 fifth set win Friday at the Pavilion.
November 16, 2012
Vogelsang Paces Team Black to Win in Red/Black World Series Opener
In the opening game of the 2012 Cal State Northridge Red/Black World Series, senior outfielder Cal Vogelsang helped lead Team Black to a narrow 3-2 victory over Team Red on Friday afternoon at Matador Field. Vogelsang went 3-for-3 at the plate and made a late catch in the outfield to help preserve the win.
November 16, 2012
Cal State Northridge Earns 74-71 Victory at USD
Three wins in three games. That’s how Cal State Northridge has started the 2012-13 season.
November 15, 2012
Matadors' Defense Stifles Eagles in 66-44 Victory
The Cal State Northridge women's basketball team (2-0) defeated Eastern Washington 66-44 Thursday evening in a non-conference game at The Matadome. Sophomore Camille Mahlknecht produced her first career double-double (22 points and 13 rebounds) and Ashlee Guay scored all 14 points in the second half as the Matadors held the Eagles to 25.5 percent shooting for the contest.
November 15, 2012
No. 25 CSUN Drops 2-1 Heartbreaker to San Diego in NCAA Tournament First Round
On a rain-soaked pitch in the NCAA Tournament First Round, the No. 25 Cal State Northridge Matadors (15-7) lost a double-overtime heartbreaker 2-1 to the San Diego Toreros (12-8) on Thursday night at Matador Soccer Field. After scoring the match's first goal, Northridge conceded the equalizer in the 89th minute and the winner in double overtime to see its majestic season come to a close.
November 14, 2012
CSUN's Final Regular Season Road Trip Begins Friday at UC Davis
With four matches remaining in the regular season, Cal State Northridge (18-9, 9-5 Big West) takes its final road trip of 2012 as the Matadors travel to Northern California for a pair of crucial conference matches at UC Davis and Pacific.
November 14, 2012
Rick Mazzuto Steps Down as Cal State Northridge Athletic Director
Rick Mazzuto has stepped down as Athletic Director at Cal State Northridge, effectively immediately.
November 14, 2012
No. 25 Northridge Hosts San Diego in NCAA Tournament First Round
The No. 25 Cal State Northridge Matadors (15-6) return home to open up NCAA Tournament play after winning the 2012 Big West Conference Tournament last week. The Matadors shutout the Cal Poly Mustangs in the semifinal round before winning the final match 1-0 at UC Davis on November 10. CSUN’s first opponent in the NCAA Tournament will be the University of San Diego. The Toreros (11-8) were winners of the West Coast Conference and earned an automatic bid to the postseason. The Matadors and Toreros will play on Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Matador Soccer Field. The winner of Thursday’s match will travel to UCLA to face the Bruins on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. The last time the Matadors appeared in the NCAA Tournament was in 2005 when the team defeated UC Santa Barbara in the second round in Northridge before falling 1-0 in overtime at New Mexico. CSUN is 1-3-1 all-time in the national tournament.
November 14, 2012
CSUN Hosts Eastern Washington before Trip to Arizona
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team (1-0) plays two games over the upcoming weekend, including its second-straight contest in The Matadome to open the 2012-13 season. On Thursday, Nov. 15, the Matadors welcome Eastern Washington to the San Fernando Valley for a 7 p.m. contest. Two days later, CSUN hits the road for the first time in the young season with a game at Arizona on Nov. 17.
November 14, 2012
Four Games In Four Days - Matador Basketball Keeps Busy
The physical and mental endurance of the Cal State Northridge basketball team will be put to the test when the Matadors play four games in four days at the NUCDF Challenge (Nov. 15-18) at the University of San Diego
November 14, 2012
Lev-Ari Named Disney Soccer/NSCAA Player of the Week
After scoring a pair of game-winning goals and being named the Big West Conference Tournament's Most Valuable Player, sophomore forward Sagi Lev-Ari was named to multiple National Teams of the Week this week. Lev-Ari, who helped the Matadors win their first ever Big West Tournament, won the recognition from College Soccer News and TopDrawerSoccer.com, the outlets announced Monday.
November 13, 2012
Cal State Northridge Offensive Surge Defeats Eastern Washington, 96-79
Cal State Northridge staged another high octane offensive display to post a convincing 96-79 victory over Eastern Washington in a non-league men’s basketball game Monday night at The Matadome.
November 12, 2012
Matadors to Host San Diego in First Round of NCAA Tournament
The Cal State Northridge Matadors, winners of the Big West Conference, will host the University of San Diego Toreros, the champions of the West Coast Conference, in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament. The Matadors (15-6) are competing in their first NCAA Tournament since 2005 after beating UC Davis in the Big West Tournament Final on Saturday, Nov. 10.
November 12, 2012
Ashlee Guay Named Big West Conference Player of the Week
Cal State Northridge sophomore guard Ashlee Guay has been named the Big West Conference's Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. In the Matadors' season-opening victory over Portland, Guay led all scorers with 20 points and set a new career high with nine field goals.
November 11, 2012
Cal State Northridge Hosts Eastern Washington
Taking their momentum from a 81-75 victory over Pepperdine in the season opener (11/9/12), Cal State Northridge hosts Eastern Washington in a non-league encounter on Monday, November 12, at 7:05 pm.
November 12, 2012
Matador Women's Basketball Name Rheina Ale Director of Operations
The Cal State Northridge women’s basketball program has added former San Francisco standout Rheina Ale as the program’s Director of Operations, CSUN head coach Jason Flowers announced. Ale was a four-year starter and three-year team captain for the Dons and will assist with academics, video and other administrative duties with the Matadors.
November 10, 2012
Matadors Fall 3-0 to San Diego State in NCAA Tournament
The Cal State Northridge women’s soccer team (11-5-6) lost 3-0 to San Diego State Saturday evening in the opening round of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. The Aztecs scored a pair of first half goals and added a third in the second half to pull away from the Matadors.
November 10, 2012
Matadors Win Big West Title with 1-0 Shutout at UC Davis
Behind a first-half goal by Sagi Lev-Ari and a flawless defense for the entire match, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (15-6, 7-3 Big West) won their first Big West Conference Tournament Championship, knocking off the host UC Davis Aggies 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at Aggie Soccer Field. The Matadors punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with the win, earning their first berth since 2005.
November 10, 2012
Matadors Drop Five-Set Decision to Loyola Marymount
After jumping out to a commanding two-set lead, Cal State Northridge saw the visiting Loyola Marymount Lions battle back to claim the final three sets and top the Matadors 14-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-13, 16-14 Saturday at The Matadome.
