By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| The time of year for teammates to say goodbye to their graduating seniors has once again returned, and the baseball team is getting ready to say farewell to 11 players. Dillon Fahr Fahr (No. 3) joined the Coyotes in 2015 after playing two years at Mesa Community College. His first year at CSUSB, he played in 36 games, starting 28 of them and batting .235. In his second year, he played just 10 games before suffering a season-ending injury. Fahr still made good use of what little playing time he had, hitting .241 and recording two doubles and a home run. Fahr hit .316 in his final year with the Coyotes, scoring a team-leading 38 runs. He led … [Read more...] about Baseball seniors say farewell
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Coyotes celebrate Cherniss’ 600 wins
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| The final win of the volleyball teams' 2016 season was a big one, both for the school and for head coach Kim Cherniss. The win against Central Washington University in the NCAA West Regional was Cherniss' 600th with the Coyotes. To celebrate such a historic moment, the Coyote Athletics Department hosted an event featuring a legacy video and an award presentation. Current and former team members attended the event along with coaches from other Coyote sports teams, the vice president of Student Affairs, Athletic Department employees and former university president Albert Karnig. "It's really a special today for me to have president Karnig and his … [Read more...] about Coyotes celebrate Cherniss’ 600 wins
Substance abuse among college athletes
By Diara Fowler |Contributing Writer| The use of steroids and other performance enhancers among athletes, especially collegiate athletes, seems to be an increasing issue. When it comes to being an athlete, competitiveness is a natural trait. However, there are times when an athlete is suddenly injured only days before an important game, or interested in gaining more muscle quickly. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has a strict no doping policy. Doping is when an athlete injects or orally consumes an illegal substance. This past year the program has tested over 61,000 athletes in over 300 different college campuses, according to Forbes. Androgenic steroids … [Read more...] about Substance abuse among college athletes
Men’s basketball halfway point
By Tyler Vanderelst |Staff Writer| The CSUSB Coyotes men's basketball team's hot start seems to be cooling off after being defeated in five of their last seven games. After starting the season with a record of 5-2, the Coyotes have fallen to 7-7 and 3-6 in conference games. The season has had its ups and downs due to some significant injuries, and new players getting adjusted to each other, which has led to a season record worse than the team would like to have. "This year we have shown glimpses that we have the ability to be one of the best teams in the nation," said center Phil Reed. "We haven't had the record that we wanted so far, but I am proud of my teammates because … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball halfway point
Major comeback for Alexia Gonzalez
By Megan Vina |Staff Writer| CSUSB soccer recruit Alexia Gonzalez is determined to get back on the pitch after her season ending injury. With two months of recovery ahead of her, she is ready to take on the 2017 season. Gonzalez tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) just two weeks prior to the start of the 2016 season, which forced her to sit out the entire year. Gonzalez, a Bakersfield native and two-time first team All-American choice at Taft College, was eager to take her soccer and leadership skills to the Division II level. She was recruited to CSUSB by head coach LeBaron Hollimon, who stated that "she exhibits important character traits needed to be successful in … [Read more...] about Major comeback for Alexia Gonzalez
Men’s basketball season underway
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| The men's basketball season is underway and it's looking to be a promising one. They are one the most decorated sports franchises at the university with three NCAA regional titles, nine CCAA titles and 13 NCAA appearances. Their most recent titles in both the NCAA regional and CCAA came in the 2014 season. "We're one of the most successful programs in the CCAA for the last 20 years," said Head Coach Jeff Oliver. "We've been to three Elite 8's, two Final Four's and have won nine conference championships," continued Oliver. The last two seasons have been tough for Coach Oliver and company since they are coming off of two heavy loss … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball season underway
CSUSB Sports Facilities
By Yera Nanan |Staff Writer| Whether it's the Coussoulis Arena or Coyote Premier Field, every Coyote sports facility has a history. The Coussoulis Arena, home to Coyote basketball and volleyball, was named after the parents of Nicholas Coussoulis, a generous benefactor when it first opened back in '95. Being a firm believer in education and helping athletes achieve their dreams were beliefs he carried on throughout his time here and after graduation. Coussoulis graduated in 1975, receiving a bachelor's degree in geography. He then went on to run a successful real estate company that's responsible for many projects in So-Cal. He has given money to the athletics program to help … [Read more...] about CSUSB Sports Facilities
History of Coyote softball
By Taylor Glaze |Staff Writer| The Coyote softball program turns 29 this year. It started in 1987, 22 years after Cal State San Bernardino opened in '65. The Women's College World Series, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship, began in 1982, and it was not long after (five years) that CSUSB was able to create a softball program. From 1987 to 1989, the team was under head coach Jo Anne Bly. She coached for three consecutive seasons, winning a total of 62 games and losing 42. Bly was one of six coaches who has been a part of the program over the years along with Sue Strain who was with them for three seasons from 1990 to 1993 and had a record of 84 wins … [Read more...] about History of Coyote softball
Baseball: A history of the Coyotes
By Lauren Jennings |Sports Editor| The Coyote baseball team made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. The last time the Coyotes won the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) title was in 2002. Although they did not finish in first place this year, they made it to the playoffs and went in ready to fight for the crown. The CCAA changed the playoff format this season, which allowed the Coyotes to be a part of the postseason. Previously, the CCAA tournament took only the top four teams into the playoffs, but two more spots were added this year. The first place seed was earned by the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos, while the Coyotes earned the fifth place … [Read more...] about Baseball: A history of the Coyotes
Track and field prepare for CCAA championships
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| The CSUSB women's track and field team competed at the Triton Invitational on April 22 and 23 in San Diego. The day was hot, but the 'Yotes ran hard to get their last minute qualifying marks in. Field event prelims began on April 22. Finals for field and track events took place on April 23. In shot put, Coyote Simone Everett threw 10.54 meters, not far off of her personal record of 10.69. The 1500-meters was the first event on the track where team captain Patricia “Patty” Cortez ran a 4:39.97 in heat two, earning herself a second place finish. In heat three of the 1500-meter run, Soleil Hall came in with a fourth place finish and a time of … [Read more...] about Track and field prepare for CCAA championships