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
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Soccer falls in double overtime
By Yesica Chavez | Staff Writer CSUSB Coyotes men's soccer lost in double overtime to the Sonoma State University (SSU) Seawolves on Oct. 29 at the Coyote Premier Field, which cost them a spot in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament. "We lead them through the game and they scored in overtime," explained Coyote defender Daniel Looker. Starting off the first half, Coyote midfielder Robert Wagner missed his first attempted shot. The Seawolves then took control of the ball. Seawolves defender Dylan Stafford, then made a header goal giving his team a 1-0 lead. The Coyotes attempted to redeem themselves, when Wagner attempted to make his second … [Read more...] about Soccer falls in double overtime
Coyote men’s basketball suffers unfortunate loss
By Nathaniel Lastrapes |Staff Writer| Forty minutes were not enough as the Coyotes suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Chico State Wildcats 73-72 on a three-pointer at the buzzer. The Coyotes led 72-70 with 10 seconds remaining in overtime, after Coyote shooting guard, Jacob Thomas, missed a free throw and gave the Wildcats one more opportunity to tie or take the lead. The Wildcats swung the ball around the perimeter to their point guard, Mike Rosaroso, for a wide-open three-point basket that he nailed at the buzzer, securing the victory for the Wildcats. "We played terrible," said Coyote's head coach Jeff Oliver. "We didn't play as a team on either end of the … [Read more...] about Coyote men’s basketball suffers unfortunate loss
Basketball making their way back to the top 10
By Kiro Guirguis |Staff Writer| The Coyotes men’s basketball team split their games last weekend defeating Cal State Stanislaus, and losing in overtime to Chico State on Feb. 8. The team are now ranked 17 in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II poll after winning 77-75 at Cal State Stanislaus and losing 86-82 at Chico State. The Coyotes have continuously fought to win their road games in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and have proved to be successful again against the Stanislaus Warriors. The team played aggressively both nights and made significant strives for success during their away games. Senior Lacy Haddock lead the Coyotes … [Read more...] about Basketball making their way back to the top 10
Coyote Jock Talk: Strong playoff implications in the Lakers,Thunder matchup
By Jovani Gama |Sports Editor| With the Los Angeles Clippers breathing heavily on their backs, and the frightening possibility of facing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs looming over their heads, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Sunday afternoon in a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in what most would call a must win scenario. The game was decided after two overtime sessions. The Lakers ultimately prevailed with a 114–106 victory but their impressive victory was not the only thing that made headlines. For one, the fact that the Lakers won the game was not as astonishing as the fact that they climbed a seemingly insurmountable mountain in order to do … [Read more...] about Coyote Jock Talk: Strong playoff implications in the Lakers,Thunder matchup