The Mustangs hosted Division II California State East Bay for their pre-season opening game that doubled as their annual ‘Field Trip’ game, pulling out a hard-fought 97-86 win for the young fans.
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Peter Bandelj withdraws from transfer portal, will return to Cal Poly
Freshman guard Peter Bandelj will stay at Cal Poly after initially entering the transfer portal, and is expected to see an expanded role as a lead ball handler as the Mustangs gear up for the coming season.
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Cal Poly’s strong support system behind every men’s basketball game
Among the Cal Poly fans scattered throughout the stands in Lee’s Family Forum, one group stood out the most—the parents behind the bench, easily the loudest voices in the arena as they cheered on their sons in the green and gold. There was Isaac Jessup’s dad, popping up after every three. Mac Riniker’s mom, quick […]
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Cal Poly guard Peter Bandelj enters transfer portal
After just one season with the Mustangs, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball guard Peter Bandelj has entered the transfer portal, according to Eurohoops Scouting. Bandelj began the year as the team’s sixth man, but the freshman showcased growth over the season and became a starter and key contributor for Cal Poly throughout their Big West tournament […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball runs out of fuel, fall in Big West Championships semifinals
Henderson, Nev. – Cal Poly Men’s Basketball was picked to finish dead last in the Big West preseason coaches’ poll before the season. They had the lowest odds to win the Big West Championships coming into the tournament. Yet, the Mustangs advanced the furthest they have in the conference tournament since the team won the […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball advances to first Big West Championships semifinals since 2014
Henderson, Nev. – As Mike DeGeorge sat at the postgame press conference and made his opening statement, it was clear Cal Poly’s win over UC Riverside in the Big West Championships quarterfinals wasn’t surprising to him. “We’re just coming in, and if we play the way we’re capable of, we can get anybody in this […]
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Inside Cal Poly Men’s Basketball’s Big West surge
In the shadow of 46 consecutive Big West Conference losses spanning nearly two years, something unexpected began stirring in San Luis Obispo. The Cal Poly men’s basketball team, long relegated to the conference cellar and written off before the season even began, was quietly assembling a band of misfits that nobody believed in. Nobody, that […]
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Cal Poly Men’s Basketball stomps CSU Bakersfield to keep Big West Tournament hopes alive
In a pivotal matchup to decide the final seed for the Big West Conference Tournament, Cal Poly (12-18, 6-12 Big West) took down the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (13-18, 7-12 Big West) 98-72 after a dominant second-half of play on Saturday, March 1 at Mott Athletics Center. Five Mustangs would score at least 14 points. […]
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Cap Poly Men’s Basketball drops crucial matchup to UC Santa Barbara
At the end of a practice before Cal Poly took on UC Santa Barbara Thursday, Head Coach Mike DeGeorge had his team in a huddle. He told them to be grateful that they’re playing meaningful games in March, a position the program hasn’t been in for years. “We’re trying to get something, not protect something,” […]
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Preview: Cal Poly looks to keep Big West tournament hopes alive against UC Santa Barbara
With the season nearing its conclusion, Cal Poly Men’s Basketball is on the bubble of the Big West Championships Tournament, with a rivalry game against UC Santa Barbara on deck Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Thunderdome in Santa Barbara. The Mustangs (11-17, 5-11 Big West) are coming off an overtime win at home against UC […]
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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 […]