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Black athletic directors keep fighting as they navigate a college athletics landscape slow to change
At one time Martin, the Kansas City AD, was the next big thing. He had become one of the top lieutenants at both USC (under Mike Garrett) and Oklahoma (under Joe Castiglione). Finishing as a runner-up for the Houston job in 2009, Martin got his first AD job at Cal State-Northridge in 2013. -- CBS Sports
University of Hawaii basketball team prepares for Cal State Northridge's guard combo
After facing one of the Big West Conference's most dynamic guard combos in a home series with UC Santa Barbara, the Rainbow Warriors take on a Cal State Northridge team led by the league's top scorer and yet another efficient playmaker at the point. -- Yahoo! News
‘Bows ready for critical conference showdown
Currently, Hawai’i is only two spots above California State University of Northridge for eight place, which would drastically affect their chances of winning the Big West Tournament if they get a lower seed. -- The Garden Island
Wyoming hosts men's college golf tournament at Classic Club
Among the teams in the field are Wyoming, UCLA and Oregon, who all played in the Prestige tournament at PGA West on Monday through Wednesday. Other colleges in the event include UC Riverside, Fresno State, the University of San Diego, Colorado, Colorado State and Cal State Northridge. -- Desert Sun
University of Hawaii basketball team prepares for Cal State Northridge’s guard combo
Another week, another challenge for the Hawaii backcourt. -- Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A national title at UCLA would be the ultimate payoff for Matt McLain
Cal State Northridge
Coach: Dave Serrano, second year.
Top returnees: Center fielder Denzel Clarke is climbing on many draft boards and leads a veteran group of returnees. The Matadors’ Friday starting pitcher, Blake Sodersten, is another rising prospect. -- Los Angeles Times
Next up for Aztecs basketball is pandemic-paused Fresno State
Fresno State missed close to 50 days of practice and games. San Jose State has yet to play in its on-campus arena because of a Santa Clara County public health order, recently lifted, prohibited practices and games for college sports. Four of the five CSU schools in the Big West — Fullerton, Long Beach State, CSUN and Cal Poly — all have had extended pauses. Sacramento State of the Big Sky also canceled games. -- San Diego Union-Tribune
After lengthy offseason, Gonzaga baseball remains right in the mix for WCC crown
Sure enough though, a split series against a top-30 CSUN team followed by 15-3 blasting of Washington State were encouraging signs that everything could mesh with time. But that WSU game, when the Zags racked up 15 hits , would be the last game of the season after spring competition was suspended. As a result, GU finished with a 6-10 record and no conference games played, tied for 173rd in DI in total runs. -- The Spokesman-Review
Ron Brown's new role will help Scott Frost improve the Husker offense
Other coaching stops: Washington (2017-18), Oregon (2013-16), Duke (2010-12), Arizona State (2007-09), Ole Miss (2005-06), Colorado State, 2001-04, 1995), Oregon State (1999-2000), San Jose State (1997-98), Cal State Northridge (1996) -- Omaha World-Herald
Series Preview: After three week homestand, Rainbow Warriors back on the road to face CSUN this weekend
The University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team heads to the road for the first time in nearly a month with a pair of contests at CSUN. The teams meet on Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20. Both games tip at 4:00 p.m. PT/2:00 p.m. HT at The Matadome. -- KHON2