The 2019-2020 season for the CSUSB Men’s basketball is primed to be an exciting one for the Coyotes. So far the 2019-2020 Coyotes are 3-1 on the season, with their only blemish coming against Point Loma in the home opener, losing 93-91 before bouncing back against Cal Poly Pomona in the CCAA opener. The Coyotes led most of the game against Point Loma, taking a 53-47 halftime lead and at one point held a 19 point lead. The Sea Lions outscored the Coyotes 46-38 in the second half. "It's a good lesson to our guys, if you don't defend [or] rebound, your going to lose no matter how well you're doing offensively," said Head Coach Andy Newman. The Sea Lions shot 64% in the second half, up … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball preview CSUSB 2019-2020
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Two-time Olympic cyclist visits campus to share his journey and inspire students
Giddeon Massie, a two-time Olympic cyclist, told his story to a compact group of students in the San Manuel Student Union theater on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Born in Pennsylvania, Massie started cycling when he was very young, having been introduced to the sport by his father. Throughout his cycling career, Massie has won over fifteen gold medals in U.S. Track Cycling Championships and gold during the 2003 and 2007 Pan American Games for track cycling. He raced during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and then again in the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Massie traveled two hours just to meet with students and help support Youth Cycling Association which launched Tuesday, November 12, … [Read more...] about Two-time Olympic cyclist visits campus to share his journey and inspire students
Sights and sounds from CSUSB women’s volleyball Senior Night
The CSUSB Women's Volleyball team made history Saturday night finishing the regular season 24-0. The Coyotes won 3-0 against Stanislaus state and marked the 18th sweep of the year. "Going undefeated in our regular-season was a goal of ours but not something we talked about every day," Sascha Dominique said. "We took it game by game and still have a lot of goals left to accomplish." The undefeated season was the first for the Coyotes since 2011, as the Coyotes host the CCAA Championship the goal is to win the National Championship. “It is definitely a goal [To win the National Championship], a lofty goal, but reasonable given the talent we have here,” … [Read more...] about Sights and sounds from CSUSB women’s volleyball Senior Night
Yotes clinch regular season championship
The Coyotes Volleyball team continued their run of dominance on Friday night, November 8, as they swept the CSUMB Otters 3-0 here at Coussoulis Arena. The Yotes improved their record to 22-0 overall and 15-0 in conference play after upending the Otters 3-0 in a match that was very one-sided from the start. The Yotes dominated in every area. The Yotes led in hitting percentage .310 to .178. Leading the Yotes in kills was none other than All-American Alexis Cardoza with 14 kills in only 22 attempts having her at an amazing .545 hitting percentage on the night. Stephanie Doak also had a big contribution throwing down 12 kills herself. There has been some big play coming from players … [Read more...] about Yotes clinch regular season championship
CSUSB women’s volleyball continues to dominate
Fans that went to Homecoming bash 2019 were treated to a free game and see the #1 ranked Women’s Volleyball team in Division II, and they were not disappointed. The Coyotes won their annual homecoming game 3-0 in a contest against Cal Poly Pomona, a school that never challenged the Coyotes before. Homecoming allows alumni to stay in touch with the university and watch the dominant Coyotes. The program that has dominated the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) in recent years winning 3 straight championships and looking to win a 4th. This was nothing new for the program as they were ranked #2 entering the season and quickly captured the #1 ranking after … [Read more...] about CSUSB women’s volleyball continues to dominate
High expectations for Coyote soccer
Expectations run high for the first home game of the season against undefeated #3 Cal State Los Angeles on October 17, 2019. In Coach Darren Leslie’s 4th year, things are clicking for the Coyotes as they were ranked as high as #13 in the nation. Thursday's home game will be a chance for the Coyotes to prove they are a legit contender in the California Collegiate Athletic Association(CCAA). In Leslie's previous three years the Coyotes are 30-20-3, with 2018 being their most impressive, 12-6-1. Coach Leslie and the team are coming off a banner year in which Leslie took home Coach of the year in the CCAA, and leading scorer Danny Ortiz took home player of the year. The team is trying to … [Read more...] about High expectations for Coyote soccer
Gerald Duncan: “I left everything on the court so I can regret nothing.”
Gerald Duncan grew up in South-Central during the 1970s. Around eighth grade, basketball grew past these other sports. Duncan played against his older brother and other bigger, stronger players who didn't give him an inch. Eventually, basketball and accounting led to Cal State San Bernardino. Duncan's four-year Coyote basketball career is splashed across the all-time Coyote basketball records. He has the most field-goal attempts of any Coyote and the most points. In reality, it's not close. He has 1694 career points. Second place has 1399. Duncan, however, is not in the Coyote Athletics Hall of Fame. “I feel like sports-wise, I deserve it,” Duncan said. “I really want to get … [Read more...] about Gerald Duncan: “I left everything on the court so I can regret nothing.”
Sports and Entertainment Panel by Julia and Destiny
Representatives from various sports and entertainment organizations gathered in the SMSU Theater to share their experience and insight with CSUSB students. The Anaheim Angels, Cinema Culturas, Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)/L.A. Kings, Live Nation, L.A. Dodgers and the L.A. Rams were all represented on the panel on May 21. They discussed their positions in the companies, the most exciting aspects of their jobs, gave resume and cover letter “do’s and don’ts,” and shared what they look for in potential candidates. After a moderated discussion between panelists, students were given the chance to ask them questions, expand their network and submit their resumes. This event gave … [Read more...] about Sports and Entertainment Panel by Julia and Destiny
PEDs in Sports, What Does the Public Think?
Athletes abusing steroids in professional sports is a conversation that has been spoken about ever since their discovery. From baseball, basketball, to mixed martial arts, there have been countless cases in where a sport icon has been caught with a banned substance and has faced serious consequences. Athletes can lose anything from sponsorships, scholarships and even fan support, which is believed to be an integral part of creating the individual's image. But what do those who aren't athletes, who are fans of the sport, think of those who willingly use performance-enhancing drugs, PEDs, to cheat their way to the top? While many are against it, there are those who think … [Read more...] about PEDs in Sports, What Does the Public Think?
2019 NBA Season: Finals Predictions
With the NBA season finally ending and heading into playoffs. The ultimate question is: Who will win it all? Who will take home the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy? Will it be the Warriors once again? Or will it be a completely new team? This season there are plenty of new teams who have joined the playoffs to see who can beat the Warriors. So who will it be? During April, the NBA playoffs are always the talk between many individuals, including college students, adults, teenagers, everyone. So I decided to interview many students on and off campus at Cal State San Bernardino and Chaffey Community College, asking them: Who will win the 2019 NBA championship? I knew the answers were … [Read more...] about 2019 NBA Season: Finals Predictions