After falling short in their first conference matchup against UC Davis on Thursday night, Cal Poly women’s basketball regrouped to secure their first Big West win on the road against CSU Northridge at Premier America Credit Union Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs (4-5, 1-1 Big West) beat the Matadors (2-6, 0-2 Big West) 58-45, […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball falls short in Big West opener to UC Davis
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball hosted UC Davis in the opening game of Big West play on Thursday, Dec. 5, but they fell short in a 66-60 final in Mott Athletics Center. In a game littered with mistakes, the Aggies (3-4, 1-0 Big West) took advantage of the Mustangs’ (3-5, 0-1 Big West) late-game mistakes to […]
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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. […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball routed on the road against Stanford
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 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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Shah’s 21 points propel Cal Poly Women’s Basketball past Montana on the road
Cal Poly women’s basketball saw their starters show out against the University of Montana 65-55, in their first road win of the season on Thursday. The Mustangs (2-2) made 47% of their three-pointers, converting nine as a team, while the Grizzlies (1-2) only mustered a 20% shooting clip from beyond the arc. Senior guard Annika […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball routes UC Merced to open 2024-25 season
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball opened the season in a dominant fashion, routing Division II UC Merced 72-40 on Wednesday night at Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs (1-0) paint dominance on both sides of the ball had been the name of the game against the Bobcats (0-1). Cal Poly recorded an impressive 26-point performance within the […]
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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 […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball overcomes halftime deficit in exhibition win over Sonoma State
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball overcame Division II Sonoma State University, 57-46, for its exhibition game on Wednesday morning, offering spectators at Mott Athletics Center a preview of what the 2024-2025 team is made of. Over a thousand local elementary school students filled the stands in Mott Athletics Center for the annual ‘Field Trip’ game to […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball announces 2024-25 season schedule
The Cal Poly Women’s Basketball released their official schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season on Thursday, Sept. 26. The schedule includes a challenging non-conference slate and 14 home games. After exceeding expectations in the 2023-24 season, leading to a third-place Big West finish and a 17-14 record, the Mustangs will look to continue to compete […]
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Six new recruits set to join Cal Poly Women’s Basketball for upcoming season
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball has announced six incoming recruits joining the team for the 2024-25 season. The Mustangs announced the signing of four incoming freshmen in November: Carmela Fontes, Ana Moleon Hidalgo, Nora Perez and Gabby Robinson. Within the past week, the team announced two more additional signings: Ashley Hiraki and Avery Carter. Only one […]