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CSUN Men’s Soccer Kicks Off Exhibition Games This Friday Night

CSUN Men's Soccer begins its exhibition season this Friday against The Master's University, offering free admission to fans. The team, featuring 15 returners and 13 newcomers, aims to leverage previous experience as it prepares for a challenging 2024 season opener against James Madison on August 22. CSUN will also face San Diego and UCLA in their exhibition games. Key players include sophomore forward Jorge Solorzano, aiming to build on a promising freshman year, and goalkeeper Merrick Cook, returning after a solid debut season. -- BVM Sports

Brittany Brown’s Coach

Brittany Brown’s Coach is Lawrence Johnson also known as the "Boogie." Johnson joined the Arkansas Razorbacks as an assistant coach. His expertise lies in teaching sprints and hurdle races. Johnson has twice been awarded USATF National Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2019. He had previously coached Olympic athletes Dalilah Muhammad and Briana Rollins McNeal to world records. Most recently, Johnson served as Clemson's Director of Track and Field. Before that, he coached at Virginia Tech, Southern Illinois, and Cal State Northridge. Johnson is a former competitive sprinter, who has a record of excellence in developing some of the finest athletes in the world. -- Sportskeedia

Piar set for US Women's Amateur Tourney

Piar is one of 156 golfers to qualify for the amateur tourney. She just wrapped up her sophomore season on the golf team at Cal-State-Northridge in California. -- Advantage News

Rochester Knocks Out 5 HRs in their Dominating Victory Over Minot

The Willmar Stingers score five runs in the seventh to extend the lead and take down the Badlands Big Sticks 10-3. Andrew Sojka (California State University Northridge) went 2-for-3 scoring three times with two RBI and one stolen base. Max Buettenback (University of Nebraska) went 2-for-5 scoring once with a double and three RBI. Brayden Hellum (Kirkwood Community College) went 1-for-4 scoring once with a double and one RBI. Gabe D’Arcy (University of San Diego) went 2-for-3 with one RBI and two stolen bases. Kaden Carpenter (University of Utah) went 1-for-5 scoring once with a double and one RBI. Hunter Possehl (Florida Gulf Coast University) earned the win throwing five scoreless innings with three strikeouts allowing three hits and two walks. -- Northwoods League

CSUN Softball Boosted by Transfer Tiara Westbrook’s Power and Strength

CSUN softball has welcomed transfer Tiara Westbrook to its roster for the 2024-25 season. The 5-7 infielder comes from Oregon State, where she made her mark in her freshman year, including a two-run home run against ranked UCLA. Head coach Charlotte Morgan expressed enthusiasm about Westbrook's potential, emphasizing her power and competitive spirit. Westbrook, hailing from a family of athletes, is expected to enhance both the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Matadors. She had a standout high school career at Arcadia High School, earning numerous accolades for her performance. -- BVM Sports

Northwoods League: Stingers maul the MoonDogs

Ryan Wentz got the win, going six solid innings. The right-hander from Cal State-Northridge allowed four hits and one earned run, striking out six and walking three. -- West Central Tribune

CSUN Baseball Unveils Impressive New Coaching Roster for 2025 Season

CSUN head baseball coach Eddie Cornejo has added Jon Strauss as pitching coach, Nate Esposito as assistant coach, and Brendan Brooks as director of player development for the 2024-25 season, aiming to grow the program with experienced and competitive staff. -- BVM Sports

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