An unheralded soccer player crosses the pond to tryout with a renowned English Premier League (EPL) soccer team. No, this isn’t a script outline of an upcoming soccer film; it’s the true story of former Cal Poly midfielder Anton Peterlin.
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Buschini named Big West Player of the Week
Cal Poly junior second basemen Adam Buschini was named Big West Player of the Week after collecting seven hits — including four homeruns in four games last week.
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Mustangs make first Division I baseball postseason
After a number of years in which the Cal Poly baseball team had its bubble burst by the NCAA selection committee, Lee’s team will finally see the postseason for the first time.
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Women’s lacrosse faced stiff competition at nationals
Cal Poly women’s lacrosse were out for retribution as they found themselves battling against a familiar opponent during its final game at the Women’s Division Intercollegiate Associates National Championship — Colorado State.
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Baseball finale: Raising the stakes
A few weeks ago I did a column about the new and recent success of Cal Poly’s baseball team. At about that time, they were ranked around No. 48 in the RPI rankings that determine a team’s placement in the postseason regionals and eventually a trip to Omaha and the College World Series.
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Dufresne, Thomas earn honors
The Big West Conference announced Cal Poly senior Julieanne Dufresne and freshman Derek Thomas as Athletes of the Year on Wednesday. Dufresne was recognized as the Women’s Field Athlete of the Year while Thomas was named Men’s Freshman of the Year.
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Athletes and Alcohol: A no-no?
College athletes are assumed to be the best of the best. In some ways they act as role models and are expected to set an example. Having the expectation to uphold a certain persona has to have an affect on their college experience.
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Barden and Pura honored at award banquet
Although they are already two of the most accomplished athletes in Cal Poly history, Melissa Pura and Ramses Barden grabbed one more honor Tuesday evening when they were named Cal Poly’s 2008-09 Athletes of the Year.
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Water Polo Team goes back-to-back
Cal Poly’s women’s water polo team successfully defended their national title by winning the water polo collegiate club championships for the second straight season with a 6-4 victory over Notre Dame.
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Buschini dominates baseball field
It’s easy to spot the slugger with the big power numbers or the crafty righty with an electric fastball, but it’s often the little things not reflected in the stat sheet that can make the difference between a good player and a great one. Enter Cal Poly utility man Adam Buschini.
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Roundup: Softball eliminated in regional final
The Cal Poly softball team fell to Stanford in the championship game of the Palo Alto Regional in the NCAA Division I Softball Tournament but two players collected accolades including sophomore left-hander Anna Cahn, who was named Big West Pitcher of the Year. She also set school records in wins (28) and innings pitched (252.2).