The Cal Poly Women’s Tennis program matched a significant milestone as six Mustangs earned All-Big West honors following another standout season. The conference accolades, announced by the Big West on Thursday, equal the program’s highest mark previously set in 2022 and 2004. This recognition comes after Cal Poly posted a 19-5 overall record, their highest […]
Six Cal Poly Women’s Tennis players named to All-Big West honors
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Larry Lee earns 700th career win, Cal Poly clinches series over Roadrunners
Cal Poly baseball defeated CSU Bakersfield on Saturday by a final score of 9-5, clinching a series win and career victory number 700 for manager Larry Lee. Lee’s 700th win is the 38th most among active Division I coaches. The winningest coach in Big West conference history has also now eclipsed 30 wins for the […]
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Cal Poly Baseball outlasts CSU Bakersfield in series opener
Cal Poly Baseball used a four-run ninth inning to snap a four-game skid and power their series-opening win against CSU Bakersfield on Friday, winning 4-1. It was an ace day pitching duel; it took the Roadrunners (17-30, 8-14 Big West) until the seventh to notch a run while the Mustangs (29-15, 16-6 Big West) had […]
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Cal Poly Beach Volleyball falls to No. 2 TCU in NCAA Final Four
For a second straight year, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball made a surprise push to the NCAA Championship semifinals, but fell just short of the title match on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The No. 6 seed Mustangs lost to No. 2 seed TCU in the semifinal round 3-1, on Saturday, May 3. The defeat […]
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Cal Poly upsets No. 3 Stanford 3-1 to advance to NCAA Beach Volleyball Semifinals
No. 6 Cal Poly Beach Volleyball advances to their second straight NCAA semifinal after defeating No. 3 Stanford 3-1. The Mustangs will face off against No. 2 TCU at 11:30 p.m. in the semifinal match, premiering on ESPN2. Cal Poly has beaten every team left in the tournament during the season except for TCU. The […]
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Hempshack gears up for Shabang as a proud SLOCAL business
From pashminas to party glasses, Hempshak has spent the last month preparing their booth to kick off their second year at Shabang. Mustang News reporter Chloě Schauermann spoke with Hempshak owner Steven Wick on how the experience has been and what can be expected this year.
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Cal Poly Beach Volleyball dominate in day one of NCAA Championships, will face tough matchup in quarterfinals
Even in the unfriendly visiting environment of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball looked right at home on day one of the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships. The 32-team member cheering section couldn’t be missed on the ESPN 2 broadcast, and Cal Poly looked like a legitimate title contender on the sand, knocking out No. […]
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Former Cal Poly guard Kobe Sanders invited to NBA Draft Combine
Former Cal Poly Men’s Basketball guard Kobe Sanders was one of 75 players invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, the NBA announced Friday. Sanders and the other prospects will have the opportunity to compete in front of NBA scouts in drills and scrimmages, as well as participate in interviews with teams. Sanders spent four […]
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Cal Poly advances to NCAA Beach Volleyball quarterfinals after sweeping LSU
In the first match of her final NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship run, graduate student Lindsey Sparks made two diving saves to keep their second set alive, setting up her partner sophomore Quinn Perry for a hit back onto LSU’s side for the winning point. The play sealed the win for the No. 3 duo, and […]
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From injury to NCAA comeback: Lindsey Sparks’ redemption with Cal Poly Beach Volleyball
Lindsey Sparks sat on the side of UCLA’s beach volleyball courts for two and a half hours each day, unable to participate in practice yet required to attend every one. Sparks was not far removed from becoming an NCAA Beach Volleyball champion, having played a pivotal role in the Bruins’ title-winning run as a freshman […]
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Is Cal Poly’s high-achieving culture a blessing or a burden?
The expectation to maintain high grades, be involved in extracurriculars, stay physically active and have an exciting social life creates a culture where students push themselves to the limit. But is this drive beneficial, or does it lead to burnout?