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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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 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 […]
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Women’s Basketball falls in second leg of Blue-Green Rivalry
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball fell to UC Santa Barbara 63-60 on Thursday, but Annika Shah’s 12-point fourth quarter kept the game close in the final minutes. The Mustangs (11-16, 6-11 Big West) fought in another gritty matchup against the Gauchos (17-11, 11-7 Big West) in the latest installment of the Blue-Green rivalry, but ultimately lost […]
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Turnovers overshadow strong shooting as Women’s Basketball falls to UC Riverside
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball jumped out to a strong start with 20 points in the first quarter against UC Riverside but ultimately came out with a 74-63 loss against the Highlanders on Saturday. The Mustangs (11-15, 6-10 Big West) switched up their starting rotation to open the game, looking to spark momentum early. The changes […]
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Women’s Basketball rolls CSUN in biggest win of the year, 75-34
Helped by stellar individual performances and impenetrable defense, Cal Poly Women’s Basketball took down CSUN in a commanding 75-34 home victory on Saturday. After the Matadors’ (4-19, 2-12 Big West) opening bucket of the game, they never led again. The Mustangs (11-13, 6-8 Big West) outscored the Matadors by 10 or more in every quarter, […]
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Women’s Basketball comeback falls short against UC Riverside
Despite a late surge in the fourth quarter, Cal Poly Women’s Basketball fell to UC Riverside 64-56, ending the Mustangs’ win streak. The Mustangs (10-11, 5-6 Big West) trailed the Highlanders (10-11, 6-5 Big West) the entire game, but kept the deficit within reach. Cal Poly went on an 11-2 run in the final minutes […]
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Preview: Cal Poly Women’s Basketball looks to continue winning streak at UC Davis
Coming off a win on a last-second shot from graduate guard Ashley Hiraki, Cal Poly women’s basketball will look to carry their momentum on the road to take on the UC Davis Aggies. The Mustangs and the Aggies faced off in the Big West debut earlier this season, with UC Davis taking the victory by […]
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Buzzer beater caps off Cal Poly Women’s Basketball 51-50 victory over UCSB
Cal Poly women’s basketball traveled to Santa Barbara to face UC Santa Barbara in the first leg of the Blue-Green rivalry on Saturday at the Thunderdome. In a game that went down to the wire, the Mustangs (8-8, 3-3 Big West) came up with their second win in a row, handing the Gauchos (9-6, 3-2 […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball drops second straight Big West game to Hawaii
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball had two sophomores score double figures against the Hawaii Rainbow, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 62-50 in Mott Athletics Center on Saturday. The Rainbow Wahine (7-6, 1-2 Big West) spoiled the Mustangs’ (6-8, 1-3 Big West) first home game of the new year. Redshirt sophomore forward Sierra Lichtie had […]