It’s been all uncharted territory for Cal Poly women’s tennis since capturing its second Big West title in program history – and first in over 20 years, dating back to 2003. They entered the year as reigning Big West champions, aiming to defend their title and chase a third as April approached. With a “target […]
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Posted inBeach Volleyball
Inside Cal Poly Beach Volleyball’s historic season
Cal Poly’s beach volleyball team is set to host the Center of Effort Challenge, featuring eight top-ranked teams, including No. 5 Stanford, No. 6 USC, and No. 7 Florida State, after a dominant season in which they racked up 19 wins in 20 matches and broke the program record for the longest win streak.
Posted inMen's Basketball
Cal Poly’s strong support system behind every men’s basketball game
Among the Cal Poly fans scattered throughout the stands in Lee’s Family Forum, one group stood out the most—the parents behind the bench, easily the loudest voices in the arena as they cheered on their sons in the green and gold. There was Isaac Jessup’s dad, popping up after every three. Mac Riniker’s mom, quick […]
Posted inMen's Basketball
Inside Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s Big West surge
In the shadow of 46 consecutive Big West Conference losses spanning nearly two years, something unexpected began stirring in San Luis Obispo. The Cal Poly men’s basketball team, long relegated to the conference cellar and written off before the season even began, was quietly assembling a band of misfits that nobody believed in. Nobody, that […]
Posted inWomen's Basketball
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball looks to make noise as No. 8 seed in Big West Championships
After a win against Cal State Fullerton on Thursday night, Cal Poly women’s basketball clinched its spot in the Big West Tournament in Henderson, Nev., as the No. 8 seed. The Mustangs (13-17, 8-12 Big West) battled through a season filled with ups and downs, finishing conference play with just enough wins to secure the […]
Posted inSoftball
Cal Poly Softball gears up for Big West play after shaky season start
After ending the past month with a 4-13 non-conference record, Cal Poly Softball will begin Big West play at Bob Janssen Field this weekend with a three-game homestand against CSU Northridge. The Big West season provides a clean slate for the Mustangs, who Head Coach Jenny Condon believes have “gotten all the butterflies out.” “I […]
Posted inWrestling
‘I like to call this my art’: Zeth Romney’s mental transformation
Zeth Romney stood behind the bench of Cal Poly, infuriated with himself after the results of his match. He just lost to Iowa State’s Evan Frost, 16-3, falling into the consolation bracket of the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. With his fists clenched, Romney continued pacing behind the bench. Coyte Cooper, Cal Poly wrestling’s mental […]
Posted inSports
Luka Wick’s battle to get back on the Cal Poly Wrestling mat
On the second day of the U23 World Team Wrestling trials, Luka Wick’s body was fighting against him. His already sore hip screamed out in frustration as he limped on an elliptical, but he had no choice but to carry on. Day two of the trials came, but Wick was in too much pain to […]
Posted inFeb Print 2025
Meet the ‘adrenaline junkie’ setting Cal Poly Diving records
This story is featured in the February 2025 print edition. Three weeks away from one of the biggest diving competitions of his life, Justin Dolezal was sidelined with a concussion. But you wouldn’t know it from his demeanor. Dressed in Cal Poly gear, the biology sophomore grinned as he opened the gate to the Anderson […]
Posted inSwim and Dive
Cal Poly Swim and Dive prepares to compete in Big West Championships
As the Big West’s first swim and dive season since being reintroduced comes to a close, Cal Poly looks primed to make a surprise run at the Big West Championships held in Houston, Texas, from Feb. 12-15. The Mustangs men’s team just wrapped up their first undefeated dual meet season in program history, seeing unprecedented […]
Posted inSwim and Dive
From High School to Big West: The Seybold brothers’ journey to Cal Poly Swim dominance
Cal Poly is no stranger to Division-I athlete sibling duos. In recent memory, there were the Dunkle sisters for women’s tennis, the Cole sisters for women’s soccer and the Haberfield sisters for volleyball. This fall, the sibling connection was extended to the pool, as freshman swimmer Sam Seybold decided to join his brother, junior swim […]