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
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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
Volleyball Player Kaili Scott: “The expectations are always high”
Having the longest streak at #1 in the country this past season was just another check in the box for the women's Volleyball team that fell short of advancing to Nationals. The team has made 18 straight appearances in the NCAA Regional Tournament. This last year was no exception. 19 straight The Coyote Chronicle sat down with Kaili Scott, a junior on the team who is coming back off a torn ACL to talk about their regular season as well as what is happening this spring. Did she say she tore her ACL? If you know it but she did not state it directly in the interview and give permission to release you are violating HIPPA Laws. Coyote Chronicle: Were the girls on the team satisfied … [Read more...] about Volleyball Player Kaili Scott: “The expectations are always high”
NCAA West Golf Championships
A new regional champion was crowned at this week's NCAA West Golf Championship, hosted by Dixie State University at The Ledges Golf Club in St. George, Utah. The tournament consisted of 28 teams - 20 of which qualified as teams and 8 players who qualified individually. Advancing from here to the National Championship in South Carolina next week are the top 4 teams and top 2 individuals. This weeks field was full of star-studded power like those of Western Washington University ranked 4 in the country, and Chico State University ranked 5th in the country. The CCAA conference had 6 out of 9 teams in the conference competing here this week. The Ledges Golf Club, a 72.7 rated, the … [Read more...] about NCAA West Golf Championships