CSUSB student athletes tell us whether or not the pandemic has made it difficult for them to stay in shape. Photos of the student athletes were provided by the CSUSB Athletics department. Justine Ziranda - Cross Country; Senior, Art Education Major "Being on both the cross country and track and field team have been very different and difficult during this time. Having your teammates next to you every practice motivates you to do better, and we don’t have that right now. Running on our own can only do so much for us. We like competing and seeing our progress over time. Running on our own doesn’t give us the push that most of us need. But to stay positive, I’ve made one of my … [Read more...] about Vox pop: How are CSUSB athletes staying in shape during the pandemic?
Volleyball
Sights and sounds from CSUSB women’s volleyball Senior Night
The CSUSB Women's Volleyball team made history Saturday night finishing the regular season 24-0. The Coyotes won 3-0 against Stanislaus state and marked the 18th sweep of the year. "Going undefeated in our regular-season was a goal of ours but not something we talked about every day," Sascha Dominique said. "We took it game by game and still have a lot of goals left to accomplish." The undefeated season was the first for the Coyotes since 2011, as the Coyotes host the CCAA Championship the goal is to win the National Championship. “It is definitely a goal [To win the National Championship], a lofty goal, but reasonable given the talent we have here,” … [Read more...] about Sights and sounds from CSUSB women’s volleyball Senior Night
Yotes clinch regular season championship
The Coyotes Volleyball team continued their run of dominance on Friday night, November 8, as they swept the CSUMB Otters 3-0 here at Coussoulis Arena. The Yotes improved their record to 22-0 overall and 15-0 in conference play after upending the Otters 3-0 in a match that was very one-sided from the start. The Yotes dominated in every area. The Yotes led in hitting percentage .310 to .178. Leading the Yotes in kills was none other than All-American Alexis Cardoza with 14 kills in only 22 attempts having her at an amazing .545 hitting percentage on the night. Stephanie Doak also had a big contribution throwing down 12 kills herself. There has been some big play coming from players … [Read more...] about Yotes clinch regular season championship
History of Coyote volleyball
By Alexis De La Cruz |Staff Writer| This year was just one of many great seasons for Coyote volleyball. The sport that has been a part of our school since 1984 and has had a long history of ups and downs. The history of this program is unique compared to others at CSUSB because there have only been two coaches throughout the 33 years the team has been around. The first coach to lead the Coyotes in the NCAA Division III was Naomi Ruderman, who led the team to a 9-4 overall season record in her first year. Ruderman’s best season saw the Coyotes finish with a record of 36-8 overall. During her six years as head coach, the team made five NCAA West Regional … [Read more...] about History of Coyote volleyball
Pack the house everyday
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| Supporting athletes on their game days is something that can be a decisive factor when it comes to victory or defeat. Student support so far has been very timid when it comes to game days, which perhaps affects in some of the athletes' games. Men’s and women’s soccer both advanced to the playoffs this past season after both performing better than expected. Women’s volleyball had another outstanding season, winning the conference and making the regional semifinals. As a whole, our athletes are trying to get the backing of the students to come down to watch the games and support the ‘Yotes. “Fans showing up to the game is always a bonus, … [Read more...] about Pack the house everyday
Women’s volleyball dominate on home court
By Kriston Costello |Contributing Writer| The no. 18 Coyotes continued their winning streak after their victories on Oct. 21 against the Cal State LA Golden Eagles and Oct. 22 against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. The game against the Golden Eagles proved to be a difficult one. It ended after five sets that went 25-23, 27-25, 25-17, 25-20 and 17-15. The whole match was neck and neck with no clear victor until the end of the game. Defense helped the Coyotes defeat the Eagles as they led the game with 101 digs. Five players reached double digits in digs: Jayann DeHoog (22), Abbey Vollkommer (22), Hannah Barrett (21), Lauren Nicholson (17) and Malika O’Brien … [Read more...] about Women’s volleyball dominate on home court
Pack attack vs CPP
By Kieron Coleman |Staff Writer| With an Impressive season so far, the Coyotes swept the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos 3-0 during their Beat the Broncos/"Pack Attack" event on Oct. 18. The Coyotes win puts them at 7-2 in the conference, bringing their overall record to 13-4. Libero Abbey Vollkommer had 19 digs in front of an outstanding attendance of 674. With a close first set, OH Lauren Nicholson and middle blocker Hailey Jackson both had kills in a seemingly comfortable first set for the Coyotes. However, service errors brought the score to a 25-25 tie. Continuing her outstanding season, Nicholson stepped up for the team with 14 kills against the Broncos. Coyotes forced … [Read more...] about Pack attack vs CPP
Coach Spotlight on Kim Cherniss
By Gregory Gammill |Staff Writer| The woman's volleyball team looks to make it back to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament under the instruction of veteran head coach Kim Cherniss. Cherniss has been the main person in charge of the volleyball team for the past 25 years and is entering her 26th year. She took over the program in 1991 and eventually brought the Coyotes back to their winning ways. Things got off to a slow start for her, but quickly picked up in 1997 when she turned the team around from a 13-15 record in 1996 to a 20-11 record in 1997. Players came and went over the years for her and the Coyotes, allowing her to move people around and … [Read more...] about Coach Spotlight on Kim Cherniss
Volleyball sweeps Broncos in Pomona
By Kriston Costello |Contributing Writer| The CSUSB women's volleyball team had a spectacular victory on the road against Cal Poly Pomona on Oct. 8. The Coyotes could not be stopped by the Broncos in any of the sets throughout the night. The game’s set scores were 25-14, 25-22 and 25-19 ending in a 3-0 sweep by the Coyotes. OH Lauren Nicholson (12) and MB Malika O’Brien (13) lead the team with a combined 25 of 39 kills with the help from S Jayann DeHoog 33 assists. “Our keys to the game were to serve tough and to block well throughout the game," said associate head coach Danny Scott. That seemed to be the case throughout the game with the Coyotes finishing with nine blocks … [Read more...] about Volleyball sweeps Broncos in Pomona
A year in review: Sports
By Taylor Glaze |Staff Writer| The Coyote sports teams wrapped up another year. Women's and men's soccer started off the academic year for sports on September 3, 2015. The men's soccer team ended their season, winning four games, losing nine and tying four and went 2-7-3 in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). A few players stood out, earning honors at the end of the season. Midfielder Tony Lo led the Coyotes this past season in four categories. He led in points (11), goals (five), shots (33) and shots on goal (13). Along with Lo, midfielder Luca Falcone and defender Daniel Looker also earned honorable mentions. The men's soccer team also said goodbye … [Read more...] about A year in review: Sports