By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| Senior Night for the Yotes' featured the honoring of three key senior players: point guard Everett Turner, forwards Ramon Eaton and Shawn Joseph. As well as a close two-point loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills, 75-73. Turner, Eaton and forward Dorian Butler were the highlights of the game with double-digit scoring performances. This game also highlighted a consistent problem throughout the team's season: lack of chemistry with little veteran support. "It was just a group of guys that didn't know how to play with each other and weren't used to this tradition and program," said center Latrelle Standifer. A six-game losing streak capped the … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball season recap
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It is officially a wrap for CSUSB Basketball
By Kaila Morales | Staff Writer | The 2015-2016 basketball season came to an end this weekend for the lady Coyotes who were defeated 77-71 by Cal State Dominguez Hills. Although, this was the second straight year that the Women’s basketball team had reached the CCAA semifinals, it was a first for new head coach Sue Crebbin. Senior Alexcia Mack finished her Coyote basketball career at the top, earning three All-CCAA honors and became the first in eight years to earn consecutive first-team honors. She established a career free throw percentage record of .791, with a total of 1,255 points, 399 field goals, 341 free throws,115 three-pointers. Senior Adrianna Brodie was recognized … [Read more...] about It is officially a wrap for CSUSB Basketball
CSUSB Celebrates 50 with a Parade
By Dawnielle Floyd |Staff Writer| Hundreds of community members and students gathered on the CSUSB lawn to watch over 20 floats parade down to the Coussoulis Arena in celebration of 50 years of higher education. Preparation for the Homecoming celebration started back in November, when the entire campus and community were invited by the Alumni Association to come enjoy and participate in the festivities this past weekend. "Asking the campus and organizations to participate was fairly easy, asking the community was a little harder, we had to rely on word of mouth," said Alex Spencer from the alumni department. CSUSB campus played a huge part in the celebration, our mascot Cody the … [Read more...] about CSUSB Celebrates 50 with a Parade
Loss for men’s basketball at San Marcos
By Kiara Paul |Asst. Sports Editor| Coyote men's basketball suffered a close loss to the Cal State San Marcos Cougars on Feb. 20. The Cougars beat the Coyotes by only six points, the final score 86-80. The first-half began with a foul by Coyote Desi Barmore against Cougar Darnell Taylor; Taylor stepped up to the free-throw line and made both free throws, which gave the Cougars the lead to start the game. The Cougars completed a layup shortly after the first two points, but the Coyotes fired back with a 3-pointer by Keith Smith. The Coyotes trailed behind as the Cougars completed layups and jump shots one after the next. Coyote Barmore committed a technical foul against … [Read more...] about Loss for men’s basketball at San Marcos
Men’s basketball wins 1-out-of-2
By Kaila Morales | Staff Writer | CSUSB Men's Basketball gave their all against conference leader, Chico State Wildcats on Feb. 13. The game went back and forth as there was a total of 13 lead changes and 11 ties throughout the game. The Coyotes never allowed the Wildcats to be up more than four points during regulation. However, after a strong second half from the Coyotes, the Wildcats were able to pull through, scoring the first 10 points in OT to defeat the Coyotes 91-79. Senior Juan Martinez was CSUSB’s leading scorer with a total of 19 points against the Wildcats. Sophomore Darryl Adigwu earned 12 points and led the team with eight rebounds. “We played really hard, and … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball wins 1-out-of-2
Men’s Basketball finishes weekend winning second game
By Kaila Morales |Staff Writer| The Coyote men’s basketball team had high hopes to secure a win against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. The Coyotes faced the Toros previously on Dec.19 and played for the best outcome in this rematch after losing 72-90. On Jan. 23 the Coyotes got exactly what they hoped at Saturday's home game. The first half of the game started out a bit rough, as the Coyotes needed more than Everett Turner’s five free throw attempts and Darryl Adigwu’s three-pointer. After being down 11 points, the Coyotes started to pick up the pace at the end of the first half. Both Turner and Adigwu turned the first half around with the help of Keith … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball finishes weekend winning second game
Coyote Men’s Basketball takes on CSULA Golden Eagles
By Jackie Monarrez |Staff Writer| A three-pointer was all the men's basketball team needed on Jan. 22 as they took on the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles. The game was the definition of great basketball; it kept you on your toes as both teams went back and forth with no time for either of them to relax. The Coyotes struggled to keep up with the Golden Eagles throughout the game, but didn't give up. They came out on top with a 58-56 victory over the Golden Eagles, thanks to the Coyotes' own Darryl Adigwu when he shot the game winning three-pointer with only six seconds left in the game. Even though the Coyotes gained the victory over the Golden Eagles, they see room for … [Read more...] about Coyote Men’s Basketball takes on CSULA Golden Eagles
Coyote basketball drops exhibition against Mustangs
By Kiara Paul |Staff Writer| Coyote men's basketball lost against the California Polytechnic State University Mustangs in a back and forth battle, Nov. 5, 2015. Although this was an exhibition game, it was still tough for the Coyotes to lose. The first period begun with a shot by Mustang David Nwaba as well as a three-pointer by Joel Awich, which gave the Mustangs at a five-point lead. The Coyotes were bound and determined as they made their way to the hoop. Zeke DeBlase attempted a three-pointer, but missed the shot. Coyotes redeemed themselves with a rebound and tip-in by Phil Reed, the Coyotes now only three points behind the Mustangs. A foul by Reed allowed Nwaba to … [Read more...] about Coyote basketball drops exhibition against Mustangs
Coyotes squeeze out win against Gators
By Jacques Lee |Staff Writer| The Coyote men's basketball team defeated the San Fransisco State Gators on Thursday Jan. 29 at the Coussoulis Arena with a final score of 77-58. The Coyotes jumped out to a big lead early in the game, going up 16-0 within the first five minutes of the game. The Coyotes continued to dominate offensively and defensively throughout the first 20 minutes and ended the first half with a commanding 44-19 lead. However, the Coyotes were outscored in the second half by the Gators, who actually brought the game within 18 points, 58-40 with eight minutes to play. But the Coyotes would not let the game one slip away, as they continued to lead finished off … [Read more...] about Coyotes squeeze out win against Gators
Midnight Madness: Family and friends support basketball
By Justin Sandoval |Staff Writer| Men's and Women's Basketball are now in season and in an attempt to promote school spirit hosted a team showcase on Nov. 12 at the Coussoulis Arena. The event, Midnight Madness, was held as an introduction to students, family and friends. As students walked in they were greeted by an array of student volunteers promoting school functions such as the upcoming Latin Night. The teams treated all in attendance to pizza and games to participate in. Tatiana Dunlap, guard women's basketball player, said, "We did this because we thought it would be good to involve the Coyote community and have them support us." Men's basketball player Brian Gugliotta … [Read more...] about Midnight Madness: Family and friends support basketball