For most college athletes, the guarantee of playing time and scholarship money when joining a Division-1 program is never a given. For Cal Poly women’s basketball sophomore and business administration major, Avery Knapp, none of that was promised. Instead, Knapp’s journey began as a walk-on, a role she said many people misunderstand. “People see being […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball extend losing streak to 14 games in loss against UCSD
On Saturday afternoon, UC San Diego defeated Cal Poly by a 24-point deficit of 85-61.
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball cursed by turnovers in loss to University of Hawai’i
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball was plagued by turnovers towards the beginning of the season. But with less than 15 turnovers in each of their last three games, the team had found a way to take care of the ball. However, old problems resurfaced in Cal Poly’s (3-23, 1-15 Big West) loss against the University of […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball cements sixth week of victory drought in loss to UCSB
The 63-54 loss against blue-green rival UC Santa Barbara marked the Mustangs 11th loss in a row and sixth week without a win
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Mustang core combine for 39 but Cal Poly Women’s Basketball falls just short against UC Riverside
As the clock reached double zeroes for the 10th time at the Mott Athletics Center this season, the 70-66 score flashed tauntingly at Cal Poly Women’s Basketball following their second scrap of the season with UC Riverside. The narrow loss to the Highlanders (7-14, 5-6 Big West) officially marked the fourth consecutive week in which […]
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Cal Poly Women’s Basketball falter at the final hurdle in loss to Cal State Bakersfield
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball started incredibly strong on Thursday, holding a 17-point lead in the first quarter and maintaining a stable first half of the game. After a five-game losing streak, a win felt so close, especially against Cal State Bakersfield, who are nearly even in stats with the Mustangs (3-17, 1-9 Big West). But […]
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The rebuilding process continues as Cal Poly Women’s Basketball lose at UC Davis
Cal Poly Women’s Basketball’s search for consistency continued Saturday night in northern California, where the Mustangs fell 87-61 to UC Davis. The Aggies (11-5, 4-1 Big West) set the tone early, as Cal Poly (3-13, 1-5 Big West) fell behind Big West contenders in the opening minutes. The Mustangs showed flashes of a defensive toughness […]
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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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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, […]