By Jackie Monarrez |Staff Writer| The Coyote baseball team took to the road, playing against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos Feb. 12, then playing a double header Feb. 13 against the UC San Diego Tritons. They ended their weekend against Texas-Permian Basin Feb. 14. Coyotes split the weekend series, winning two games and losing two. The non-conference game against the Broncos was an excellent match up having both teams' best pitchers starting the game. Junior Tyler Wells pitched five innings for the Coyotes striking out 10 Bronco players, but the Coyotes took an 8-2 loss. When asked what Wells would have done differently in this game to possibly take the victory over the … [Read more...] about Baseball wins two on the road
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Baseball loses four in a row
By Nathaniel Lastrapes |Staff Writer| It was a rough weekend for Coyote baseball. The team lost four-straight games in their back-to-back double-headers against the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters, extending their losing streak to seven games. Cal State Monterey Bay currently holds the best record in the conference and after sweeping the Coyotes in their series this weekend have extended their hot winning streak to 10 games. It has been a long season thus far for the Coyotes who are 3-14, but right-handed pitcher Dylan Mitchell is confident the team can turn the season around "Playoffs are definitely still in reach. It's still very early in the season, so there's still that … [Read more...] about Baseball loses four in a row
Coyote Women’s basketball on fire
By Nathaniel Lastrapes |Staff Writer| The Coyotes defeated the CSU Monterey Bay Otters 75-53 in an blowout Thursday night at Coussoulis Arena extending their winning streak to three games, their second longest of the season, and improving their overall record to 10-3. The Coyotes jumped to a quick start as they took the lead early from the tip-off, and never looked back, dominating the Otters for the entire game. CSUSB Junior Briana Harden lead the Coyotes in scoring with 18 points and also added seven rebounds in the win on Thursday night. "We passed the ball really well, we ran our sets, we did exactly what we do at practice," said Harden, "we're really, really small, but … [Read more...] about Coyote Women’s basketball on fire
Women’s Soccer kicking into a great season start
By Richard Burrud | Staff Writer Coyote Women’s Soccer team took their fifth win in Sundays game against California State University of Los Angeles. The Golden Eagles and Coyotes were tied at the half, until freshman Paige Kang was able to capitalize on a rebound in overtime and was the difference maker in a close game against the Golden Eagles. Coyote defense held strong and according to Coach Travis Clarke, “if the team is able to score at least one goal in a game we have a great chance of winning”. In the second half the Coyotes were able to get more shots on goal, although Clarke said, “CSULA was playing tough defense.” Although, the Eagles had 10 shots on goal the Coyotes … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer kicking into a great season start
CSUSB women’s basketball proud of season’s end
By Erin Leach | Staff Writer | Women’s basketball closed the season with a 46-55 loss against number two seed UC San Diego Tritons on Tuesday March 5. The Yotes were dealt a tough hand as the Tritons have been one of the most notable teams this past season with an overall record of 20-10. With a 13-13 overall record (11-11 in the CCAA) going into the game, it was the first time since January 2011 that the Coyotes were able to pull of a .500 average for their season. “We played hard, but we just didn’t play a full 40 minutes of basketball,” said senior Kristen Huffman. Adriana Brodie pulled off the game high 14 points while Trinidee Trice trailed behind with 12. Senior Eliza … [Read more...] about CSUSB women’s basketball proud of season’s end
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
Women’s volleyball defeats rival CSULA
By Devan Lee |Staff Writer| CSUSB women’s volleyball comes out on top of their conference after they shut out rival school Cal State Los Angeles, Saturday Oct. 20. The victory marked the team’s third win in a row after they faced a bitter defeat against Cal State East Bay a week earlier that ended their eight game winning streak. After such a disappointing loss, head coach Kim Cherniss and her staff devised multiple strategies to bounce back and inevitably gain a winning edge in their upcoming games. Cherniss believes having to work around the team’s youth and inexperience has become one of the main obstacles the Coyotes have faced this season. “We really try to play well in … [Read more...] about Women’s volleyball defeats rival CSULA
Coyote baseball’s bats were hot against UC San Diego Tritons
By Jessica Bracamontes |Staff Writer| By Spencer Hirsch |Asst. Sports Editor| The Coyotes split their four game series on April 19–21 against the conference leading UC San Diego Tritons. After taking the first two games at home, the Coyotes looked to take the series by winning at least one game, in the doubleheader on April 21 at the Tritons’ home turf. Unfortunately, it was just not meant to be. The Tritons won both of their home games as well, keeping their conference lead by one game when the weekend was said and done. According to left hand relief pitcher Kerry Kelley, the team just had a bad day. "We weren’t clicking on all cylinders," said Kelley. First baseman Brandon Day … [Read more...] about Coyote baseball’s bats were hot against UC San Diego Tritons
Baseball clicking as playoffs approach
By Jessica Bracamontes |Staff Writer| The Coyotes continued their winning ways at home as they took three out of four games from the Cal State East Bay Pioneers April 14–16. This series gave the ‘Yotes six wins in their last eight games at home. The Coyotes increased their overall regular season record to 20–13 and their CCAA record to 17–11. Head coach Don Parnell explained what his players did well to pick up the series win. “We played good defense, pitched really well and swung the bat enough to win,” said Parnell. Senior starting pitcher Casey McCarthy played a substantial role by throwing a complete game, giving up just five hits and one earned run in the series … [Read more...] about Baseball clicking as playoffs approach
Softball splits series against bitter rival UC San Diego
By Britney Carter |Staff Writer| After a troublesome start to the season, the CSUSB softball team may have finally turned things around. Last weekend they came out with a well deserved victory against rival UC San Diego, with a hairsplitting 5–4 win on March 3. This win was like no other for the Coyotes after having lost a crucial game to the Tritons last season at home, ending their historic season. To lose at such a compelling time took a serious toll on them. With vengeance on their minds, the inspired Coyotes came out motivated to come away with a victory. The Coyotes practiced with an edge, working day in and day out to ensure they would come out victorious … [Read more...] about Softball splits series against bitter rival UC San Diego