By Lauren Jennings |Staff Writer| The 2014-2015 year of sports has come to a close for CSUSB as the seasons for all of the teams have ended. The end of the season often results in the end of many collegiate careers for the student-athletes. The baseball team leads the others with a total of 13 departing seniors, five more than the next. The men's basketball team follows with eight. The softball team has four seniors, while the golf and track team have three apiece. The women's basketball team has just one senior. Men's and women's soccer begins again in the fall quarter to restart the CSUSB sports program. Women's volleyball and cross country also resumes in the … [Read more...] about Coyote sports season comes to an end
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Coyotes lose double header to San Diego Tritans
By Amanda Mendoza |Staff Writer| The Coyotes took a sweeping loss in their double header against the UC San Diego Tritons on Saturday April 27 at Fiscalini Field. The Coyotes and the Tritons split earlier games on Thursday and Friday in La Jolla, with UCSD winning 7-3 and the Coyotes winning 4-2. The Yotes struggled defensively and lost game one on Saturday with a final score, 4-11. However, Aaron Beckley had two RBI's, one on a walk in the second inning and the other singled to right field, in the fourth inning. Furthermore, they made two runs, as Jake Pilkerton hit two singles and Curtis Cassise and Michael Castello each had an RBI, tying the game in the second inning … [Read more...] about Coyotes lose double header to San Diego Tritans
Alexander sees NBA in his future
By, Ryan Libby |Staff Writer| Kwame Alexander has flown himself into the limelight with his backboard-breaking dunking ability, but his humble attitude off the basketball court makes his celebrity status unknown to many. Alexander, the All-CCAA senior forward seemed surprised at his YouTube popularity with over 800,000 views on YouTube for his high flying slam dunks, appearances on ESPN, ABC and NBC as well as the number two play on SportsCenter’s top 10 plays of the week. "It’s an honor," said Alexander. "It’s a once in a lifetime thing. Somebody else put [the video] on [YouTube] and it goes viral like that. It’s good. It’s fun." Walking around campus it’s hard not to notice the 6 … [Read more...] about Alexander sees NBA in his future
Women’s soccer inches closer to playoffs with win over Chico
By Ryan Libby |Staff Writer| The women’s soccer team hoped to secure a spot in the playoffs and 2nd place in the South Division going into the weekend. Coming into the match against Chico State on Friday, the Lady Coyotes ranked fourth in their division, just two points behind Cal State L.A. for second. If the Coyotes manage to win each of their next two games, they would qualify for an automatic bid to the CCAA tournament. With two important games this weekend and two more games just as important next weekend, women’s head soccer coach Travis Clarke is doing everything he can to keep the team relaxed in practice. “They just do things to kind of lighten the mood a little bit. … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer inches closer to playoffs with win over Chico
Cherniss looks to continue winning tradition
By Ryan Libby |Staff Writer| Woman’s Volleyball Coach Kim Cherniss has built a dynasty here at CSUSB. Now in her 22nd year, Cherniss continues to recruit dynamic players in an effort to put together a perfect team. “We want dynamic athleticism,” said Cherniss. “Be exceptional in some regard whether it’s your jumping ability, your speed, your height, your volleyball IQ, your execution level, your experience level, be dynamic in some regard because then if you find enough of those pieces then you can put together a puzzle that has championship qualities.” It’s safe to say that the “puzzle” is slowly coming together this year. Entering this season, Cherniss has gone 123-10 since … [Read more...] about Cherniss looks to continue winning tradition
Smith focuses on reaching her personal goals
By Ryan Libby |Staff Writer| Camille Smith, a CSUSB two time All-American senior volleyball player obtains an intense style of play and defensive stands that creates dominance and momentum on the court. Momentum, that carried them all the way to a 32-1 record last season with their only loss against Concordia State in the NCAA championship game. Smith, despite having won numerous awards still has goals set up for herself this season. “Personally my goal is to make sure that I’m a great leader and take responsibility for my teammates,” said Smith. The Coyotes have a younger team than last season, with thirteen of the twenty players on the roster being freshman or … [Read more...] about Smith focuses on reaching her personal goals
Basketball glory and Cinderella story
By J. Levi Burnfin |Assistant Sports Editor| Companies all over the nation are about to see a substantial drop in their employees productivity for about three full weeks. That’s right, it is March Madness time and college basketball is going to capture the nation’s attention as 68 of the best teams face off in a single-elimination, winner take-all tournament. It is not for the faint-hearted as we learned last year when Duke beat Butler in an exhilarating championship game. This year has been more unpredictable than any year in recent memory. There have been 12 different teams ranked in the top five of the coaches’ poll because there have been several weeks where … [Read more...] about Basketball glory and Cinderella story
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