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El Camino Real defeats Taft for City Section Open Division girls’ volleyball title
The battle of Woodland Hills was decided Friday night inside the Matadome at Cal State Northridge, and after four spirited sets the El Camino Real High girls’ volleyball team claimed not only the City Section Open Division championship, but neighborhood bragging rights to boot. -- Los Angeles Times
Stanford opens season at home against CSU Northridge
CSU Northridge Matadors at Stanford Cardinal -- Porterville Recorder
2023-24 Big West men’s basketball preview
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE
Coach: Andy Newman, first season
Last season: 7-25, 4-16 conference -- Orange County Register
Taft, El Camino Real are familiar opponents in Open Division girls volleyball championship
The two West Valley League teams will meet for the fourth time this season in the Open Division championships at Cal State Northridge’s Premier America Credit Union Arena on Friday at 8 p.m. in what will be a challenging match, and also a testament to the West Valley League. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Jorge Solorzano named Big West Freshman of the Year
CSUN Men’s Soccer team’s Jorge Solorzano was named Big West Freshman of the Year, with Jamar Ricketts receiving All-Big West First Team accolades. Solorzano finished seventh in goals scored and eighth in points in the Big West, while Ricketts led the team with eight goals and five assists. Bryan Bustamante and Michael Arrington also received Honorable Mentions. Solorzano is the fifth Matador in team history to win the Freshman of the Year award. Ricketts was praised for his shot accuracy, ranking third in Division I soccer. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Men’s Basketball coach Andy Newman prioritizes recruiting local student-athletes
CSUN men’s basketball coach Andy Newman is prioritizing recruiting local talent, and his first recruiting class with the Matadors features several athletes from the Southern California area. Among them is point guard Gianni Hunt, who returns to his home roots after playing at two Division I schools. Jared Barnett and Jordan Brinson, former Westchester High School alums, have also joined the team. The transfers and incoming freshman provide a quick pace and added dimension on the court for CSUN. Newman hopes to build a program that attracts local talent in the future. -- BVM Sports
2023-24 Big West women’s basketball season preview
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE
Coach: Carlene Mitchell, third season
Last season: 7-24, 6-14 conference -- Los Angeles Daily News
Hawaii women’s volleyball sweeps CSUN on the road
The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team swept Cal State Northridge on the road 25-17, 25-19, 25-12 on Friday evening. -- KHON 2
Kluver wins Kaanapali Classic; Sooners, Bucs share team title
Maui Prep alum Dillon Jonke, a freshman for Cal State Northridge who also competed as an individual, had his best round of the tournament Saturday, a 71 that put him in a tie for 94th at 220. -- The Maui News
KenPom Preseason College Basketball Rankings For 2023-24
Cal State-Northridge -- Sports Illustrated