When nearly an entire roster turns over in one offseason, a season like this stops being about competing in the present and starts being about building for the future.
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A first look at Cal Poly Women’s Basketball’s fast start and future potential
For a group still figuring out who they are without last year’s leaders, the message is clear: the Mustangs aren’t waiting for experience to arrive, they’re building it in real time.
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Annika Shah took years to break a Cal Poly three-point record. She did it in just one game in London
Shah, a four-year point guard for the Mustangs, signed with the London Lions to continue her athletic career. She credits her success to the leadership she learned throughout her time as a Mustang.
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Cal Poly forward Mary Carter transfers to Wake Forest, caps off roster turnover
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball center Mary Carter has officially transferred to Wake Forest University, taking her talents from the Big West to the Atlantic Coast Conference. After two seasons in San Luis Obispo, Carter is now heading east to compete in one of the nation’s most competitive conferences. She announced her decision via Instagram earlier […]
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How Brian Dukes Jr. is shaping his own NIL market at Cal Poly
When athletes commit to Cal Poly, they sign up for a mid-major university that takes pride in academic and athletic excellence and a safe, small town to live in for four to five years. However, due to its distance to major cities and the university’s academic reputation, Cal Poly athletes do not have a large […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball forward Sierra Lichtie enters transfer portal
Redshirt sophomore forward for Cal Poly women’s basketball Sierra Lichtie will enter the transfer portal on March 20, according to BTN Scouting. Lichtie played a crucial role in Cal Poly’s success this season and helped the Mustangs collect Head Coach Shanele Stires‘ first postseason win in her three-year tenure. Lichtie was the third-leading scorer on […]
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With seniors moving on, Cal Poly Women’s Basketball faces transition to next generation of talent
As the players entered the press conference room, their shoulders slumped and eyes fixed on the ground. When the first question came, it wasn’t just words that filled the air, but a sting of a season that had slipped away. The team, once eager to respond with energy and pride, now sat in silence, while […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball wins first playoff game under Head Coach Shanele Stires
Henderson, Nev. – As the team’s starting lineup reel played on the big screen and the starters were announced, freshman Gabby Robinson’s name echoed through the arena. Redshirt sophomore Sierra Lichtie, momentarily confused by the mix-up, stood waiting for her name to be called as a starter, but it never came. Once the game started, […]
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Women’s Basketball falls to Long Beach State in final regular season game
Sophomore forward Mary Carter’s 27-point career high wasn’t enough to take down Long Beach State, the Mustangs losing 72-64 in their final game before the postseason. After clinching the eighth seed for the Big West Championships with their win against Cal State Fullerton last week, the Mustangs looked to close their season strong with a […]
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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 […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball clinches Big West Championships berth, win over Cal State Fullerton
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball clinched a Big West Championships berth after defeating Cal State Fullerton 68-62 on the road on Thursday, March 6 at Titan Gym. This win over the Titans (7-22, 5-14 Big West) guarantees the Mustangs (13-16, 8-11 Big West) the eighth and final spot in the Big West Championships tournament, which will […]