Down by one and playing in their second overtime in three days, graduate guard Jarred Hyder brought the ball up the floor. It’s a simple pistol action that Denver fails to guard. Hyder sets his feet on the Big West logo and fires the three-pointer, sending Mott Athletic Center into celebration. Cal Poly Basketball snapped […]
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Preview: Cal Poly Men’s Basketball looks to snap three-game skid at home against Denver
After falling to San Jose State in overtime on Saturday, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball continues their stretch of non-conference matches as they return home for a game against the Denver Pioneers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at Mott Athletics Center. In the only meeting between the two teams last year, the Pioneers (6-7) […]
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Koonce’s career-high 32 points not enough for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball to overcome San Jose State
Despite graduate swingman Owen Koonce setting a new career-high 32 points, Cal Poly men’s basketball fell to San Jose State 107-100 in overtime Saturday at Provident Credit Union Event Center. The Mustangs (5-7, 0-2 Big West) went back and forth with the Spartans (6-6, 0-1 Mountain West) before San Jose State pulled away in overtime. […]
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Preview: Cal Poly Men’s Basketball returns to non-conference schedule at San Jose State
After two tough losses in Big West Conference play, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball re-enters the non-conference realm as they head north to take on San Jose State on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Credit Union Event Center. The Mustangs (5-6, 0-2 Big West) will look to shake off back-to-back losses against the […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball drops second straight Big West game to CSUN at home
A second-half rally for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball fell just short as they fell 102-91 to CSU Northridge on Saturday at Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs (5-6, 0-2 Big West) were dominated in the key by the Matadors (7-3, 1-1 Big West), giving up 54 points in the paint. With graduate guard Jarred Hyder and […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball drops first Big West matchup of season
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball began Big West conference play, looking to show the Big West they could compete but couldn’t overcome injuries and turnover woes, falling on the road to UC Davis 77-66 on Thursday at the University Credit Union Center. Coming into conference play, the Mustangs (5-5, 0-1 Big West) had much to prove, […]
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How Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s early season success fuels Big West hopes
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball has got off to a hot start under first-year head coach Mike DeGeorge and his new regime. With a record of 5-4, the Mustangs have already eclipsed last season’s win total. With Big West play approaching Cal Poly, DeGeorge and company have their sights set on re-establishing the Mustang identity and […]
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Inside Cal Poly’s Historic Win: Koonce’s 30 points propel Cal Poly Men’s Basketball over Stanford
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball was tied with Stanford at 82 apiece with 90 seconds to play against as the Mustangs needed someone to hit a big shot. After six passes, the ball moved like a hot potato from the top to the elbow, swinging to the corner and entering the high post. The Mustangs pass […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball defeats Stanford, first win over ACC opponent in program history
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball defeated their first ACC opponent in program history on Saturday, toppling Stanford 97-90. It marks their first win against the Cardinal since 1976 and, after a close call against Arizona State, their first win against a Power 4 conference since defeating UCLA in 2012. The Mustangs were powered by massive games […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball holds off Grambling State’s second half rally
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball prevailed after a slow start, 82-79, on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Mott Athletics Center. The Mustangs (4-4) limited second-chance opportunities from the Tigers (1-5) and prevailed despite Grambling State shooting 50% from three. The reigning Southwestern Athletic Conference champions jumped out to an early 17-10 lead with 12 minutes left in […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball looks to get back on track against Saint Mary’s
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball heads up to Moraga to take on an undefeated Saint Mary’s squad that received votes in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Gaels (5-0) are the reigning West Coast Conference regular season and tournament champs, outlasting longtime rivals Gonzaga in both. Saint Mary’s is the type of program mid-majors […]