The Cal Poly men’s basketball team turned a game of record-setting lows into a game of triumphant highs as the Mustangs defeated Pac-12 opponent USC in a low-scoring affair Saturday afternoon at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. The Mustangs (2-1) shot 26 percent (14-54) from the field en route to a 42-36 victory over […]
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Holocher finds recipe to bring out Maniacs
When driving north on U.S. Highway 101, near the Los Osos Valley Road exit, students may notice the billboard displaying the 2011 Cal Poly men’s soccer schedule and the phrase: “Join the Green Army.” The slogan is the latest installment of efforts employed by the men’s soccer team to generate passion from students and the […]
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Cross-country heads to Indiana for national championship
With 122 points, the Cal Poly men’s cross-country team finished third at the NCAA West Regionals on Saturday morning and earned an at-large berth to the NCAA National Championships on Nov. 21. On the women’s side, senior Leanne Fogg and true freshman Meghan Breadmore punched their tickets to the national championship meet as individual qualifiers, […]
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Men's basketball rolls by Spartans in opener
Senior point guard Amaurys Fermin’s game-high 17 points led the Mustangs on Saturday afternoon as the Cal Poly men’s basketball team rolled to a 79-52 season-opening victory over San Jose State in Mott Gym. The Mustangs never trailed in the contest, using strong performances from a variety of different players, including Fermin and senior forward […]
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No 'killer instinct' for men's soccer in loss
Having already been eliminated from playoff contention and playing in its final game of the 2011 season, the Cal Poly men’s soccer team (6-8-3, 3-5-1 BWC) dropped a 2-0 decision Friday to No. 17 UC Santa Barbara at Harder Stadium. In the final five matches of the season, the Mustangs managed to score just one goal, […]
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Soccer falls to UCI, fails to make playoffs
The Cal Poly men’s soccer team (6-8-3, 3-5-1) was eliminated from contention for the 2011 Big West Conference Tournament after falling to No. 9 UC Irvine 1-0 Tuesday night in its home finale at Alex G. Spanos Stadium. The team, which has never missed qualifying for the conference tournament in its three years of existence, […]
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Cross country races to Big West title
The Cal Poly men’s cross country team finished with 36 points en route to its 11th Big West Conference title in the past 14 seasons on Saturday. The women’s side, led by senior Leanne Fogg and freshman Meghan Breadmore, finished fourth with 88 points. The men were paced by senior Daniel Gonia, who covered the […]
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Leanne Fogg runs through the pain
Pain is often associated with running. Not many people voluntarily put themselves through grueling races and head-spinning workouts, but senior cross-country runner Leanne Fogg has overcome much more than a tough race. “I believe I can put myself through more pain than anyone else,” Fogg said. “I’m willing to hurt more than anyone else standing […]
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Montgomery back from books with 'High I.Q.'
At 5-foot-6, he doesn’t look like a prototypical offensive weapon. But watch No. 30 patrol the outer flanks of a soccer pitch, and you’ll notice his agility and unique ability to dodge opposing defenders with seamless ease. Two years removed from the game by his own choice, Kyle Montgomery has returned and picked up right where […]
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Mustangs down Gauchos in thriller at Spanos
The Mustang men’s soccer team danced in jubilation, spraying each other with Gatorade and silly string in the locker room following a 2-1 win against rival UC Santa Barbara. But just 30 minutes earlier, that outcome was less than probable. The physicality and emotion of the rivalry were alive and well in the dying minutes […]
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Sigler centers stingy Cal Poly defense
What defines Patrick Sigler when fans watch the 6-foot-4, shaggy-haired senior from the sidelines at soccer matches might be his unique look and ability to shut down opposing offenses. But behind all this is a two-time high school All-American selection, California Gatorade Player of the Year, two-time All-Big West first team player, multiple Big West […]