By Kristopher Sarikas |staff writer| CSUSB's men's basketball team has been ranked 15th in the nation and has been consistently nationally ranked over the years. The Coyotes play in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Head coach Jeff Oliver stated the key to the Coyotes' success is their offensive balance in terms of various methods of offense. Coach Oliver stated that the Coyotes ability to score from the three point line is the teams strongest attribute and that at one point were ranked in the top ten for three pointers. He also stated that rebounds are the most prominent weakness. … [Read more...] about CSUSB men’s basketball reaches No.15 in national ranking
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Men’s basketball 3-pointers ensure win
By Ryan Libby |Staff Writer| The Coyote’s caught fire from 3-point range propelling them to their first win of the season,with their backs against the wall and down 12 points late in the first half, beating UC San Diego 90-82. The game tested the Coyotes’ ability to remain calm and stick to their game plan Nov. 24 at Coussoulis Arena, leading them to their first CCAA victory. The Coyotes [1-1] struggled early with turnovers and the deficit could have been worse going into halftime. However, back-to-back three pointers by guards Brian Goins and Jamari Simmons allowed the Coyotes to earn some momentum as they would go into the break down 34-31. “I was proud of them,” said head … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball 3-pointers ensure win