As the stay-in-home order continues, athletes continue to circle around the questions that are on every athlete's and coach's minds: if all sports events are still banned for 2020-2021, will every sport be granted another year of eligibility? The athletic program on campus has taken off for Fall sports such as women’s volleyball and men’s soccer. Both teams had their best season’s in school history with women’s volleyball finishing at number one in the nation and men’s soccer finishing at fifth. These teams begin training for their season early August, but Governor Newsom listed the reopening of sporting events to occur at Stage 4 of the four stage process to phase out of … [Read more...] about Nationally-ranked teams struggle from effects of COVID-19
Sports
College soccer players express concerns for their coaches
As COVID-19 has effectively shut down all collegiate sports, coaches worry about their employment. Banned activities include practice, provision of any workouts and training exercises for their players, and recruitment of new players. Recruitment is the most crucial aspect of coaches’ job. It is what ensures that they actually have and maintain their job. Sebastian Ascensio, a transferring sophomore, was in the middle of the recruiting process when this pandemic struck and caused a nationwide stay at home order. Back in March, Ascensio was discussing possible scholarship money with coaches in order to support him and his family financially. With the stay at home order, Ascensio has … [Read more...] about College soccer players express concerns for their coaches
Coyotes’ basketball season comes to unprecedented end
Collegiate sports are on hold with no timetable on when they will resume. In sports, wins and losses are understood clearly. As of now, it seems like nothing is certain because of a global pandemic. The timetable for a return to normalcy is unknown. “It’s low key depressing, but I'm just continuing to work out and stay busy, I have weights and pull up bars here at home,” explains CSUSB star point guard, Jeremy Smith. Smith is a senior on the team who was awarded all California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) first team this year. CSUSB’s men's basketball team was set to make a deep run in the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament, only to find out that they … [Read more...] about Coyotes’ basketball season comes to unprecedented end
Q&A with the National Volleyball Assistant Head Coach of the Year, Danny Scott
There is no doubt that the CSUSB women’s volleyball team has put the school on the map at a national level for years to come. The women’s team holds 14 CCAA championships, 8 West Regional championships, and just finished their best season in school history, going 33-0 and winning the national championship. How does a team follow such a perfect record when their entire Spring season, and possibly preseason, is cancelled due to COVID-19? Danny Scott has been a key factor on the program's success for the past 16 seasons. The 2019 National Assistant Head Coach of the Year gives us his insights on where to go from this point and how to continue to hold that national champion … [Read more...] about Q&A with the National Volleyball Assistant Head Coach of the Year, Danny Scott
Campus community’s preparation for intramural sports
Did you know that the CSUSB Recreation and Wellness Center has more to offer besides the fitness floor? In addition to the dance, yoga, grappling, self-defense, body sculpting, butts n guts and cycling classes, the Recreation and Wellness Center has intramural sports as well. Intramural sports allow students, faculty and alumni to play the sport they love without the commitment because it’s all in the fun. It’s available to those who have never played before but would like a chance to try out a sport of their choosing. Joanna Moreno, who is the lead intramural and sports club supervisor, explained that in the spring quarter, there will be multiple sports available. These include … [Read more...] about Campus community’s preparation for intramural sports
San Bernardino County Hesperia High soccer team makes CIF finals
The Hesperia Boys soccer team hosted and played against Riverside’s Norte Vista boys for the CIF semi-finals on February 22, 2020. Hesperia’s Anthony Lopez scored a goal in the game’s 12th minute and led the score into half-time at 1-0. The game appeared to be in the hands of the Hesperia boys, up until the 55th minute in which Norte Vista scored and tied the game at 1-1. Both teams were close to breaking the tie during the remaining time but ended up staying tied at the 80th minute. At this point, the boys went into overtime, which again ended with the score at 1-1. They then went into penalty kicks (PK’s) to deem a winner, and, with Hesperia’s goalkeeper Adrian Gallardo stopping … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Hesperia High soccer team makes CIF finals
CSUSB’s Alumni Night game
As a celebration for the graduates, CSUSB created an event - the hockey game for alumni - for students to watch and enjoy. The Ontario Reign hockey game will take place at the Toyota Arena, on February 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This will allow alumni to reminisce on their college experiences and celebrate with the class they graduated with. During the game, there will be a Reign hat giveaway. To be eligible for the hat giveaway, one would have to had purchased tickets through the CSUSB website under the Alumni Events tab. The ticket price for the game is $30 per person and seating in sections 215 to 219 will be available. If you wish to celebrate with your fellow students, the … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s Alumni Night game
Superbowl LIV
After over 50 years, the Kansas City Chiefs found themselves at Superbowl LIV at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida against the San Francisco 49ers, who won their last Super bowl in 1995. The game on February 2, 2020 started off strong as the 49ers picked up the game and drove strong to score a three-point head start. However, the Chiefs did not let that stop them, as Mahomes ran the ball and scored the first touchdown for the game, ending the first quarter with a 3-7 score. From this point forward the game became very competitive and frustrating for the players as viewers witnessed a few clashes among players. Anticipation grew during the second quarter after 49ers Kyle … [Read more...] about Superbowl LIV
Men’s Basketball preview CSUSB 2019-2020
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
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