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SU track and field star Cheree Hicks to have jersey retired
Hicks is a six-time Big East Champion thrower, six-time All-American and three-time NCAA silver medalist. She had a decorated collegiate career as a student-athlete at Syracuse and Cal State Northridge (CSUN). During the 2000 season at Syracuse, she finished second in shot put at the NCAA Indoor Championships and finished second in both shot put and discus in the NCAA outdoor meet. In that same season, Hicks set a Big East Indoor Championship record in the shot put and Big East Outdoor Championship records in both the shot put and discus. Overall, she was a six-time All-American at Syracuse and won six Big East Conference championships (indoor shot put twice, outdoor shot put twice, discus twice).She later went on to the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in 2000, where she placed fifth. Hicks still holds the indoor and outdoor shot put and discus records at Syracuse University. --CNY Central
Pennfield names its 2024 Hall of Fame class. Who will be joining the elite club?
A three-sport standout, Greg Shepard played baseball, basketball and football at Pennfield. Shepard earned all-conference and All-City honors in baseball twice and was all-conference and All-City in football once. He was named MVP of both the football and baseball team his senior year. He went on to play baseball at Kellogg Community College, Cal State Northridge and was signed by the Chicago White Sox. --Battle Creek Enquirer
Blue joins LA Tech track and field staff
Blue oversees the throws after spending the last two seasons at California State University Northridge. --Lincoln Parish Journal
Dukes pleased with solid start despite single victory
JMU sits 1-0-3 heading into Saturday’s home match against Liberty. The Dukes opened the season with back-to-back scoreless ties on the road against Cal State Northridge and UCLA, then came home and battled North Carolina State to a 2-2 draw at Sentara Park. --Daily News-Record
NCAA medal footprint at 2024 Paralympics
Katie Holloway Bridge, sitting volleyball, California State University, Northridge. --NCAA.org
Defensive Battle Ends in 0-0 Draw for Men’s Soccer at CSUN
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Posting its third shutout in four games this year, the Pacific men's soccer program held CSU Northridge scoreless in a 0-0 draw Thursday at the Matador Soccer Field. The Tigers (2-1-1) and Matadors (1-1-2) traded scoring opportunities throughout the match, but ultimately the goalkeepers prevented any from reaching the back of the nets. Senior Joshua Moya earned his third clean sheet of the season, facing 13 shots and collecting five saves on the night. -- BVM Sports
Women’s Golf Finalizes 2024-25 Tournament Schedule
The CSUN women's golf team, led by head coach Michelle Winkler, has set its tournament schedule for the 2024-25 season, kicking off on September 8 at Utah Valley's Wolverine Invitational. After a record-setting 2023-24 season and a sixth-place finish at the Big West Championship, the Matadors are poised for success, with veterans and newcomer contributions expected. Winkler expressed confidence in her team's abilities and aspirations, highlighting the hard work they put in over the summer. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Takes on Visiting Pacific on Thursday Night
CSUN Men's Soccer faces off against Pacific on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. following a tough 1-0 loss to California, which halted an eight-match unbeaten streak. Despite outshooting Cal, the Matadors were unable to capitalize, and a last-minute equalizer was disallowed. The team's defense has been strong thus far, allowing only two goals this season, while goalkeeper Merrick Cook boasts an impressive save percentage of .846. Pacific enters the match with a 2-1 record, looking to extend their winning ways after a recent victory over UC Riverside. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Matadors Head to Sacramento for Volleyball Tournament
The CSUN Matadors women's volleyball team, currently holding a 1-2 record, is set to compete in the Sacramento State Invitational this week. They will play three matches: the first against Sacramento State on Thursday, followed by a matchup against San Francisco on Friday, and concluding with New Mexico State on Saturday. This tournament provides an opportunity for head coach Aquiles Montoya to build on his early career win after last weekend's performance. Notably, the Matadors lead the Big West Conference in both kills and assists per set after their last games. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Track & Field Announces Race to $100K Campaign
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Coming off a 2023-24 season of unprecedented success, the CSUN Track & Field and Cross-Country programs have announced the RACE to $100K campaign. In addition to sending three student-athletes to the Olympic Trials in Oregon in June, CSUN was represented at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in four total events – the most in 16 seasons – and in one event at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships. -- BVM Sports