It’s been three years since Men’s Soccer head coach Steve Sampson has seen a brand of soccer at a high level within his own squad — and the results are paying dividends.
California bill plans to give student-athletes right for financial compensation over their image
A bill allowing California student-athletes to be compensated for the use of their image and likeness moved one step closer to the Governor’s desk.
Cal Poly begins appeals process to overturn NCAA-imposed sanctions
On June 2, Cal Poly was supposed to indicate which sports were affected by the NCAA’s ruling that the university gave student-athletes too much money for textbooks. That did not happen, as Cal Poly began the appeals process to overturn the NCAA decision.
Baseball’s postseason dreams broken with series finale loss to UC Santa Barbara
Cal Poly Baseball did not get the third win they needed to advance to the NCAA Tournament as the team was shutout 7-0 by UC Santa Barbara on Sunday, May 27. The Mustangs (28-8, 17-7 Big West) set themselves for…
Baseball sets up conference-deciding game with 4-3 win at UC Santa Barbara
Cal Poly Baseball is now one win away from advancing to the postseason, after 4-3 road victory over UC Santa Barbara Friday, May 24. Riding the momentum of Thursday’s 3-0 shutout win, the Mustangs (28-27, 17-6 Big West) benefited heavily…
Baseball shuts out UC Santa Barbara in first game of vital Big West series
Thursday was an afternoon of many milestones for Cal Poly Baseball, as the Mustangs defeated UC Santa Barbara 3-0 to start the three-game series that will determine the Big West Conference champion. Cal Poly’s (27-27, 16-6 Big West) junior righthander…
New Men’s Basketball head coach is focused on finding the right mindset for the team
Smith, who was introduced as Men’s Basketball’s new head coach on March 28, said figuring out how players want to be pushed and motivated has been his primary focus in bringing the best out of his team.
Comeback efforts fall short as Baseball loses 6-5 to Pepperdine in 11 innings
A three-run home run by sophomore first baseman Tate Samuelson, capping off a four run ninth inning, was not enough for Cal Poly Baseball, as they lost 6-5 to Pepperdine in 11 innings May 7. Earlier that day, the Mustangs…
What Cal Poly Athletics could lose in the wake of NCAA violations
Cal Poly Athletics has until June 2 at the latest to relish some of its sporting achievements in recent history, including NCAA Tournament appearances. Cal Poly will be forced to vacate records from the 2012-13 season to Fall 2015 due…
Baseball completes sweep of UC Davis with comeback win
Cal Poly recovered from a five-run deficit to complete the series sweep with a 6-5 win on April 14.
NCAA puts Cal Poly on two year probation for scholarship violations
Cal Poly Athletics failed to monitor its book scholarship program from the 2012-13 year to Fall 2015, as announced by the NCAA Thursday, April 18. As a result, records broken by student-athletes that received improper stipends will be vacated and…