Cal Poly Women’s Basketball is traveling across the Pacific to face the No. 1 seed in the Big West, Hawai’i, tonight at 9.pm. at Stan Sheriff Center. Coming off a 1-1 week, the Mustangs currently sit in eighth place in the Big West standings but are within striking distance of the top three. The Mustangs […]
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Joslen is a second-year journalism major whose love for sports inspired her to pursue journalism. She got involved with MMG to gain the interactive experience of talking to players and sharing their stories. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
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Women’s Basketball comeback falls short against UC Riverside
Despite a late surge in the fourth quarter, Cal Poly Women’s Basketball fell to UC Riverside 64-56, ending the Mustangs’ win streak. The Mustangs (10-11, 5-6 Big West) trailed the Highlanders (10-11, 6-5 Big West) the entire game, but kept the deficit within reach. Cal Poly went on an 11-2 run in the final minutes […]
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Preview: Cal Poly Women’s Basketball looks to extend their win streak against UC Riverside
Coming off of a two-game win streak after beating Cal State Bakersfield 51-42 on Thursday night, Cal Poly women’s basketball look to build off of their momentum against UC Riverside on Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs (10-10, 5-5 Big West) have fallen to UC Riverside (9-11, 5-5 Big West) the last three times they faced each […]
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Annika Shah joins 1,000-point club with dramatic buzzer-beater
Senior guard Annika Shah has cemented her place in Cal Poly history, reaching 1,000 career points with a buzzer-beating floater against Long-Beach State. Shah achieved the milestone in the 19th game of her final season at Cal Poly, in a 78-71 win against the No. 2 seeded Long Beach State, becoming the 16th player in […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball falls short to UC Irvine in final seconds
Cal Poly women’s basketball took on UC Irvine, the No. 2 seed in the Big West, ultimately falling in the game’s final seconds, 59-57 on Saturday. In the team’s first matchup earlier this month, the Mustangs (8-10, 3-5 Big West) suffered a loss by more than 20 points. However, today’s game against the Anteaters (12-5, […]
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How Kendall Beshear’s volleyball journey was inspired by her mother’s college Hall of Fame legacy
Freshman outside hitter Kendall Beshear comes from a generational background of Division I success. She shares her athleticism with her mother, Elizabeth, a former collegiate athlete who has inspired her game. Kendall’s mom is also one of her prominent supporters as she takes on this next level of Division I competition, something Elizabeth is well […]
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Buzzer beater caps off Cal Poly Women’s Basketball 51-50 victory over UCSB
Cal Poly women’s basketball traveled to Santa Barbara to face UC Santa Barbara in the first leg of the Blue-Green rivalry on Saturday at the Thunderdome. In a game that went down to the wire, the Mustangs (8-8, 3-3 Big West) came up with their second win in a row, handing the Gauchos (9-6, 3-2 […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball tops Southern Utah to close non-conference play
Cal Poly women’s basketball wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a 66-58 road win over Southern Utah in the America First Event Center on Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs (6-6, 1-1 Big West) have faced a challenging non-conference schedule, including matchups against top-tier opponents like No. 1 UCLA (12-0) just a few weeks ago and USC […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball secure first Big West Win with road victory over CSUN
After falling short in their first conference matchup against UC Davis on Thursday night, Cal Poly women’s basketball regrouped to secure their first Big West win on the road against CSU Northridge at Premier America Credit Union Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs (4-5, 1-1 Big West) beat the Matadors (2-6, 0-2 Big West) 58-45, […]
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Balancing Business and Basketball: Annika Shah’s impactful NIL journey
Kids of all ages filled the blacktop courts outside Laguna Middle School, where Annika Shah stood at the center, demonstrating drills and cheering on the young talent eager to learn from the Cal Poly women’s basketball star. Their admiration mirrored how a young Shah looked up to her idols at Stanford University camps years ago. […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball routed on the road against Stanford
Outmatched in size and unable to capitalize on opportunities at the basket, Cal Poly women’s basketball found themselves overwhelmed in a lopsided 81-45 defeat against Stanford on Monday at the Maples Pavilion. Struggling to contend with the Cardinal’s (5-1) physicality in the paint and missing crucial finishes, the Mustangs (3-4) faced a deficit that only […]