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 […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball returns home to face Grambling State
Following their longest road trip of the season, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball will return home against 2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament champions Grambling State for the first time in program history. The match will be Cal Poly’s first game against a SWAC opponent since 2018. The Mustangs (3-4) look to snap a two-game skid after […]
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Cal Poly Wrestling captures team title, 3 individual titles at Roadrunner Open
After falling to No. 14 Stanford last weekend, Cal Poly wrestling used that loss as fuel to capture the team title at the Roadrunner Open on Sunday behind three individual champions. Although only a few of their starters wrestled, the Mustangs had an impressive day on the mats in Bakersfield. With 26 wrestlers competing, the […]
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Cal Poly Volleyball captures first Big West crown since 2018 with road wins over Davis, Riverside
Cal Poly Volleyball has won its first Big West regular season title since 2018, with two tight road victories against UC Riverside on Thursday and UC Davis on Saturday. The Mustangs (21-8, 14-4 Big West) defeated the Highlanders (10-21, 5-13 Big West) and the Aggies (18-9, 13-5 Big West) as they closed out their Big […]
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Cal Poly Football drops season finale to Weber State
Cal Poly football briefly held the lead against Weber State in the third quarter but ultimately lost 28-17 in the 2024 season finale on Saturday at Stewart Stadium. The Mustangs (3-8, 2-6 Big Sky) faced off against the Wildcats (4-8, 3-5 Big Sky), with redshirt sophomore quarterback Richie Watts starting at the helm for the […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball falls short of Saint Mary’s on the road
In a back-and-forth battle, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball fell short 80-66 to Saint Mary’s on Saturday at the University Credit Union Pavilion. Graduate swingman Owen Koonce and guard Mac Riniker led the Mustangs (3-4) in points with 16 and 15, respectively. It was a tough shooting night against the Gaels (6-0) as Cal Poly shot only 39.7% from the […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball looks to get back on track against Saint Mary’s
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball heads up to Moraga to take on an undefeated Saint Mary’s squad that received votes in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Gaels (5-0) are the reigning West Coast Conference regular season and tournament champs, outlasting longtime rivals Gonzaga in both. Saint Mary’s is the type of program mid-majors […]
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A Decade of Brotherhood: How high school teammates became Cal Poly Football’s defensive backbone
Brotherhood is a common theme built into the philosophies of football programs of all levels. Strong bonds are built through hardship and earned trust, and the football field creates the conditions for players to form these bonds. Redshirt seniors Ethan Rodriguez and Elijah Ponder have been teammates for nine straight years, dating back to their […]
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Hyder’s career high 27 points not enough for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball to overcome Arizona State
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball is just one win away from matching its season win total last year just six games into the schedule. The team took its three-game win streak on the road to Tempe, Arizona, to take on scorching-hot Arizona State, ultimately falling 93-89. The Mustangs (3-3) were fueled by graduate guard Jarred Hyder […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball runs through Life Pacific behind Shah’s 17 points
Strong defense and an efficient offense led Cal Poly Women’s Basketball over NAIA Life Pacific at Mott Athletics Center on Nov. 19. After holding the Warriors (1-1) to just one point in the first quarter, the Mustangs (3-2) cruised to their 82-36 victory. Efficient Offense With four players in double figures, the Mustangs shot an […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball survive late-game scare against Eastern Washington
Up 14 points with just over four minutes left to play, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball seemed poised to cruise to their first true road win since Nov. 28, 2022. The Eagles (1-3) cut the deficit to one with under a minute remaining, sending the Mustangs (3-2) reeling after putting on a fullcourt press. However, freshman […]