With the NCAA Division 1 Board of Directors approving a Nov. 25 start date for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, the two programs are preparing for their seasons.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball seasons will start Nov. 25, Division I Council announces
The date was pushed back 15 days with the intention to start the season when at least 75 percent of Division I schools will have moved instruction fully online or concluded their fall terms, according to an announcement made by the NCAA. The intention is to create a less populated environment that may decrease the risk of COVID-19 between student-athletes and the overall student population.
Women’s Basketball’s postseason run cut short due to coronavirus concerns
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball’s attempt at a Cinderella run to a Big West Championship will end abruptly, as the conference announced the cancellation of the 2020 Big West Tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.
Women’s Basketball advances to the Big West Tournament semifinals after a 70-49 victory over UC Irvine
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball continued their Big West Tournament run after defeating the UC Irvine Anteaters 70-49 in the quarterfinals Wednesday, Mar. 11 inside the Walter Pyramid. The Mustangs advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating the No.5 seed Long Beach…
Women’s Basketball defeats Long Beach State 59-48 in first round of the Big West Tournament
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big West Tournament after defeating Long Beach State 59-48 on Tuesday, March 10 inside Walter Pyramid. The victory marks the Mustangs’ first Big West Tournament win since 2016 when they…
Women’s Basketball falls 75-58 to Hawai’i in final game of the regular season
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball trailed from start to finish in a 75-58 road loss against Hawai’i on Saturday, March 7 inside Stan Sheriff Center. Cal Poly (9-18, 6-10 Big West) was paced by a team-high 17 points from redshirt junior…
Women’s Basketball defeats CSUN in final home game of the season
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball swept its regular season series against CSUN with a 53-43 victory on Saturday, Feb. 29 inside Mott Athletics Center. Redshirt junior forward Sierra Campisano scored a game-high 26 points for the second consecutive game while freshman…
Women’s Basketball picks up momentum in tight home win against UC Santa Barbara
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball made a big step towards securing a spot in the playoffs with a 56-52 win over UC Santa Barbara Wednesday Feb. 26 inside Mott Athletics Center. “[The Blue-Green rivalry victory] feels really, really good, this is…
First half lead slips away in Women’s Basketball’s 54-51 road loss to UC Irvine
Cal Poly Women’s basketball led throughout the entirety of the first half, but fell short 54-51 to UC Irvine on Saturday Feb. 22 inside Bren Events Center. Redshirt junior forward Sierra Campisano led Cal Poly (7-17, 4-9 Big West) with…
The Dynamic Duo: Abbey Ellis and Sierra Campisano’s unbreakable bond
During her first day on Cal Poly’s campus, Abbey Ellis was asked by Sierra Campisano if she wanted to get lunch together. Now, the two have an unbreakable friendship and have propelled each other to the top of the Women’s…
Women’s Basketball earns 62-52 road win against UC Riverside
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball earned a 62-52 road win against UC Riverside Thursday, Feb. 20 inside SRC Arena. The win moved Cal Poly (7-16, 4-8 Big West) into seventh place in conference standings, potentially securing a spot in the postseason…