When Cal Poly Men’s Golf coach Phil Rowe decided to take his team on a trip to England and Ireland this season, his objective was to take the players to see the game internationally, learn new courses and see different traditions of golf. Though the squad was primed to compete at the Lyon Links Invitational […]
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Posted inVolleyball
A close look at Cal Poly Volleyball before the Big West Championships
After recording the same number of conference wins as the past two seasons, Cal Poly Volleyball has secured its first Big West regular season championship since 2018. With the regular season championship, Cal Poly has made their way into the 2024 Outrigger Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship tournament. As the tournament’s No. 1 seed, the […]
Posted inWomen's Basketball
Balancing Business and Basketball: Annika Shah’s impactful NIL journey
Kids of all ages filled the blacktop courts outside Laguna Middle School, where Annika Shah stood at the center, demonstrating drills and cheering on the young talent eager to learn from the Cal Poly women’s basketball star. Their admiration mirrored how a young Shah looked up to her idols at Stanford University camps years ago. […]
Posted inFootball
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 […]
Posted inCross-country
How Cal Poly Cross Country shapes up for NCAA West Regionals
Cal Poly Cross Country will compete against some of the top competition in the country in Colfax, Washington, at the NCAA West Regionals this Friday, Nov. 15. The race, hosted by Washington State, will take place at Colfax Golf Club. The women’s 6K will start at 11 a.m., followed by the men’s 10K at 12 […]
Posted inClub Sports
How Cal Poly Rugby thrives through community and legacy
Cal Poly rugby had its annual alumni game at the Lower Sports Complex to celebrate 58 years of play for the men’s side and nine for the women on Saturday, Oct. 26. The men’s team has been dominant for decades, consistently making deep runs in national tournaments and competing toe to toe with national powerhouses […]
Posted inMen's Soccer
How Cal Poly Men’s Soccer’s redefined offense led them to a Big West Conference title
Coming into head coach Oige Kennedy’s second season, the Mustang’s momentum was set to drive them to success within and outside the conference, but injuries to all four leading goalscorers from the 2023 season could’ve derailed Cal Poly’s rise. The Big West stat sheets are highlighted by goal scorers in the double digits for programs […]
Posted inWomen's Basketball
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball has high aspirations in third year under Shanele Stires
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball is gearing up for a new season with several additions under third-year head coach Shanele Stires. The Mustangs offered fans a season preview in their exhibition game against Division II Sonoma State, but they only won by 11 points after trailing at halftime. The game highlighted some areas for improvement, with […]
Posted inMen's Basketball
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball looks to turn page in year one under Mike DeGeorge
The 2023-24 season did not start on a high note for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball, as they lost their exhibition game to Division II Cal State LA to start the season. The Mustangs went on to win a total of four games that season, without winning any of their Big West contests. Former head coach […]
Posted inTop Stories
Nicky McCune bided his time, now he’s the best goalkeeper in the Big West
Junior goalkeeper Nicky McCune is leading the Big West in almost every statistical category for his position in his first season as a starter at Cal Poly, but his journey to dominance has not been straightforward. McCune leads the Big West Conference in shutouts, gives up the eight-least goals in the nation, and ranks in […]
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‘As a player, this is our National Championship’: A deep dive into the biggest rivalry in college soccer
Under the bright Saturday night lights in October of 2015, with the cheers of 11,075 fans echoing around Mustang Memorial Field, Kody Wasaka takes the field for the most anticipated sporting event on the Central Coast. A tense atmosphere and electric energy hangs over the stadium, a feeling Wasaka always remembered in the build-ups to […]