Cal Poly will be forced to vacate records after the NCAA upheld the decision to punish the program for misusing textbook scholarships as announced Thursday, Feb. 6. “We are deeply disappointed by the NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee’s decision to vacate the hard-earned individual records of some of Cal Poly’s former student-athletes over a relatively minor […]
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Head coach John Smith and graduate guard Jamal Smith prepare to face former team
Old teammates will face off Thursday at the Cal Poly Men’s Basketball game, as head coach John Smith and graduate guard Jamal Smith will play against their former team for the first time.
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REBUILD Episode 3: Meet the Coaches
A new era is beginning for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball. Mustang News follows the opening season of first year head coach John Smith and the rest of the team in the “REBUILD” series. In episode three, get to know the team’s coaching staff.
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Best in the Big West returns: Torrey Van Winden makes a triumphant comeback for Cal Poly Volleyball
After a year of recovering on the sidelines, Cal Poly Volleyball senior outside hitter Torrey Van Winden made her return to the court in dramatic fashion — helping the Mustangs complete a reverse sweep to win their first round match in the NCAA Tournament. “I wouldn’t say that it was seamless by any means, especially […]
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Volleyball extends home winning streak to 32 matches, finishes second in the Big West
Cal Poly Volleyball capped off its regular season with two victories inside Mott Athletics Center to extend its nation’s-best home winning streak to 32 matches. The Mustangs swept UC Irvine on Friday, Nov. 22 before taking down Cal State Fullerton 3-1 on Saturday, Nov. 23. Five seniors played their final home matches for the Mustangs, […]
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Cal Poly Volleyball prepares for final two home matches of the season
Cal Poly Volleyball will play its final two home matches of the season this weekend. The Mustangs (18-8, 11-3 Big West) are defending the nation’s longest home winning streak of 30 consecutive matches tonight, Friday, Nov. 22 against UC Irvine (5-21, 2-12) at 7 p.m. The second place Cal Poly is currently one win behind […]
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Go behind the scenes of Cal Poly Men’s Basketball in REBUILD Episode 2: Boot camp
A new era is beginning for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball. Mustang News follows the opening season of first year head coach John Smith and the rest of the team in the “REBUILD” series. In episode two, go behind the scenes of the team’s summer boot camp.
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Cal Poly wide receiver J.J. Koski to play in the 2020 NFLPA’s collegiate all-star game
Kickoff is set for Jan. 18, 2020 at 4 p.m. inside the Rose bowl for the NFL Network televised game.
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Crossing borders: Carlos Arce-Hurtado’s journey to Cal Poly
Sophomore goalkeeper Carlos Arce-Hurtado is used to taking the long road to achieve his goals.
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REBUILD Episode 1: A fresh start for Men’s Basketball
A new era is beginning for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball. Mustang News follows the opening season of first year head coach John Smith and the rest of the Mustangs in the “REBUILD” series.
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Cal Poly Football’s quarterback Jalen Hamler takes you behind the play
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jalen Hamler has passed for 955 yards and nine touchdowns, with another seven touchdowns through 431 rushing yards so far this season. The head of Cal Poly Football’s triple-option offense broke down his in-game thought process.