The Cal Poly women’s tennis team showcased its growing national prominence with two commanding victories over the weekend. Following a successful six-match homestand, the team improved to 6-2 on the season. The Mustangs, who earned their highest national ranking since 2012 at No. 56, dominated the Gonzaga Bulldogs 6-0 on Friday, Feb. 21, before outlasting […]
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Six-run fifth inning propels Cal Poly Softball past Sacramento State
With Cal Poly trailing and momentum slipping away, junior outfielder Kiara Blanchard stepped into the batter’s box in the bottom of the fifth, eyes locked on the pitcher. The count sat at 1-1 when she saw the pitch she wanted. Blanchard didn’t miss. She drove the ball sharply up the middle, splitting the infield and […]
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Cal Poly Baseball upsets No. 1 ranked Texas A&M
Cal Poly salvaged their trip to College Station, upsetting No. 1 Texas A&M 3-2 on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Blue Bell Park. This is the third time that the Mustangs (2-5) have beaten the No.1 team in the nation. Most recently, Cal Poly defeated Vanderbilt in 2020; prior to that was a home matchup against […]
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Cal Poly Baseball drops first two games to No. 1 Texas A&M
This past weekend, Cal Poly Baseball struggled yet again against a Power 4 opponent, this time to the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, Texas A&M, at Blue Bell Park. The Mustangs (1-5) offense and pitching couldn’t keep up with the bats of the Aggies (5-0), as they were outscored 10-4 in their first […]
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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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Softball struggles continue, dropping both Saturday games against Sacramento State
Cal Poly softball scored just one run in their doubleheader matchup against Sacramento State, dropping to a 2-10 record on the season. The Mustang offense went silent, losing the first game 8-1 and getting through only five innings in a 12-0 loss in the second game. Only the top-three players in the batting order collected […]
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Cal Poly takes down UC Riverside in a thrilling overtime win
With only five regular season games remaining for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball, they found themselves with their backs against the wall on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Mustangs (11-17, 5-11 Big West) were coming off two straight losses and on the outside of the Big West postseason tournament picture. To make matters worse, the team was […]
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Preview: Cal Poly prepares to host UC Riverside
Still in search of a Big West postseason tournament bid with five games left in the regular season, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball will take on UC Riverside on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. at Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs (10-17, 4-11 Big West) fell to Big West leader UC San Diego 81-67 on Thursday, […]
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Cal Poly falls to UC San Diego despite strong games from Jessup, Ward
In a battle between the two highest-scoring teams in the Big West Conference, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball played host to the UC San Diego Tritons, who currently hold the top spot in the Big West, on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Mustangs (10-17, 4-11 Big West) hung around all game, but in the end, the Tritons’ […]
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Yoo, Huston take gold as Cal Poly Swimming and Diving competes at Big West Championships
Cal Poly Swim and Dive struck gold twice in a dramatic close to one of their strongest seasons in recent memory. The Mustangs traveled to the Big West Swim and Dive Championships in Houston, Texas, from Feb. 12-15. The men’s team finished third with 603 points, and the women’s team finished sixth with 268 points. […]
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Preview: Women’s Basketball look to sweep UC San Diego in late-season matchup
Cal Poly Women’s basketball face UC San Diego, who they defeated in a close game earlier this season, tonight at 7 p.m. Currently ranked No. 8 and in final postseason spot in the Big West, the Mustangs (11-13, 6-8 Big West) need crucial wins in their last six regular season games to jump up the […]