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Cal State LA wins huge game in playoff push

February 21, 2020

There was jersey grabbing, foul calls, physical on-ball pressure and bodies falling. The Golden Eagles defeated a formidable Cal State San Bernardino team Thursday 75-63. “You have no choice but to fight. We knew they were going to pound us on the glass,” said head coach Jim Saia on his team’s ...

Home, sweet home

Isaac Gutierrez and George Garcia

February 18, 2020

The Golden Eagles started California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play with a trio of victories in this past weekend’s four-game homestand against Cal State Monterey Bay. A lights-out bullpen was key for the black and gold, only allowing runs in the second game. Right-handed pitcher (RHP) Fino ...

Cal State LA tennis falls to Azusa Pacific

Denae Ayala, Staff Reporter

February 18, 2020

The Golden Eagles' competitiveness didn’t match the Cougars' intensity on Wednesday, resulting in a 5-2 loss. For head coach Richard Gallien, the loss wasn’t something to dwell on. Instead, he was proud of his players for not bowing down to the 3-1 Cougars. Gallien was proud of his players’ performanc...

Recap: Golden Eagles win one game in four-game split series

George Garcia and Isaac Gutierrez

February 12, 2020

Dominant pitching and two homers lift the Golden Eagles to victory It was an ideal start to the 2020 season for Cal State LA’s baseball team as they cruised to an 8-2 win over the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks in their Friday night season opener at Reeder Field. The cold night didn’t st...

The Golden Eagles get much needed victory

Christopher Lazaro, Staff Reporter

February 12, 2020

On Saturday, the Golden Eagles women’s basketball team snapped a three game losing streak at home against Cal State East Bay. They won by a final score of 70-62. “This was just to you know show that we can compete with anybody and that’s what we showed today,” said point guard Alyssa Fisher ...

Another heartbreaking loss for men’s basketball

Denae Ayala, Staff Reporter

February 11, 2020

Saturday, the Golden Eagles got off to a great start, but some offensive struggles in the second half resulted in a last minute win by Cal State East Bay. The final score was 75-73. “We played a great game, maybe one of the best games we played all year. We really moved the ball and executed. We ma...

Golden Eagles Fall on Homecoming Night

Darwin Lopez, Staff Reporter

February 11, 2020

Cal State LA men’s and women’s basketball teams both lost in heartbreaking fashion to Cal State Monterey Bay on Thursday’s “Homecoming Night.” The Cal State LA women’s team lost 68-61 and the men’s team was beaten by a final score of 103-97. Despite the result, guard Nicole Flennaugh h...

Dominant pitching and two homers lift the Golden Eagles to victory

George Garcia, Staff Reporter

February 10, 2020

It was an ideal start to the 2020 season for Cal State LA’s baseball team as they cruised to an 8-2 win over the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks in their Friday night season opener at Reeder Field. The cold night didn’t stop starting pitcher, Saxon Andross, from bringing the heat. Andross ...

Golden Eagles fall on ‘Homecoming Night’

Darwin Lopez, Staff Reporter

February 7, 2020

Cal State LA Basketball pays respect to Kobe Bryant

Darwin Lopez, Staff Reporter

February 3, 2020

On Saturday, prior to games against crosstown rival Cal State Dominguez Hills, both Cal State LA men’s and women’s basketball programs agreed to take a 24-second moment of silence for the recently departed NBA legend, Kobe Bryant. The 24 seconds represented the Lakers star’s most recent jersey num...

A three-game winning streak comes to an end for women’s basketball

Denae Ayala, Staff Reporter

January 29, 2020

The Golden Eagles are now tied for ninth place in the CCAA after their three-game winning streak ended in Chico on Saturday. The Wildcats wasted no time getting into high gear. They allowed only six points in the first quarter and put the ball in the basket with ease leading by 14 points to start...

Men’s basketball team falls to Chico State

Denae Ayala, Staff Reporter

January 29, 2020

Cal State LA guard Khalil Williams weaved his way through defenders and scored the first two points of the game for the Golden Eagles. A promising start to Saturday’s game for the black and gold did not last long however, as the Wildcats were ready to retaliate and went on an 8-0 run. They contin...