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Jerry De Felice, Chief Development Officer of COC Foundation, Resigns
Prior to coming to College of the Canyons De Felice previously worked nearly 23 years at California State University, Northridge as the major gifts officer and director of development. -- SCV News
Jharkhand News: IEEE BIT Sindri chapter hosts seminar on ‘Energy Research and Sustainability’
Dr. SK Ramesh, an IEEE Fellow and senior professor in the Computer Engineering Department at California State University, Northridge, was the chief speaker at the seminar. Experts and research scholars from around the globe also participated in the seminar virtually. -- The Jharkhand Story, India
CSUN Women’s Soccer Near Miss Against Oregon: 2-1 Defeat
CSUN Women's Soccer faced a close 2-1 defeat against Oregon in a match where they rallied late but couldn't find an equalizer. Despite a strong performance by goalkeeper Riley Liebsack, who made nine saves, the Matadors struggled with scoring opportunities and finished with only ten shots compared to Oregon's 25. Cailey Jackson scored CSUN's lone goal in the 86th minute, attempting to ignite a comeback that ultimately fell short. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Suffers 1-0 Loss to California in Tense Soccer Match
CSUN Men's Soccer faced a narrow defeat, losing 1-0 to California after a crucial goal in the 74th minute. Despite dominating possession and leading in shots throughout the match, the Matadors failed to convert their opportunities. Goalkeeper Merrick Cook made four saves but couldn't stop a strike from Justin Knighton that secured the win for Cal. -- BVM Sports
Dreiling Leads Denver Women’s Soccer to 2-0 Victory Over CSUN
The University of Denver women's soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Cal State Northridge, marking their third consecutive win. Redshirt junior Samantha Dreiling scored both goals in the second half, breaking the halftime deadlock in the 60th minute and adding another in the 85th. This performance not only gave Dreiling her first multi-goal game but also featured assists from sophomore Michaela McGowan and freshman Megan Murray. Denver's head coach, Julianne Sitch, praised the team's consistency and offensive strategies following the match. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Soccer Hosts California with Strong Season Start on Sunday
CSUN Men's Soccer (1-0-1) is set to host California this Sunday, aiming to build on an undefeated start against two ranked opponents. Last week, the Matadors achieved a scoreless draw against No. 18 James Madison and upset No. 11 LMU 2-1, marking a successful season opener. Key performances included goalkeeper Merrick Cook, who recorded a shutout and was recognized as Big West Defensive Player of the Week, and Deryk Jones, Jr. who scored and assisted in the victory over LMU. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Launches 2024 Cross Country Season at Waves Invitational
CSUN launches its 2024 cross country season at the Waves Invitational in Malibu, featuring men's and women's races. The men's 6k race starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by the women’s 4k at 5:15 p.m. The Matadors are up against several competitors including Cal State Bakersfield and USC. Both teams aim to improve upon last year's championship finishes, with returning athletes poised to lead the effort. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Claims Thrilling Five-Set Victory Over SDSU for Coach Montoya
In a thrilling matchup at the Idaho State Tournament, the CSUN Matadors clinched their first victory of the season against San Diego State, led by junior Amaris Smith’s remarkable 29 kills. Despite dropping the first set, CSUN rallied to win in five sets, with scores of 19-25, 25-21, 25-14, 30-32, and 15-10. This match marked head coach Aquiles Montoya's inaugural win, demonstrating the team’s resilience after a tough fourth-set loss. -- BVM Sports
CSUN Women’s Volleyball Loses Season Opener to Seattle in 5 Sets
The CSUN women's volleyball team lost their season opener against Seattle University in a tightly contested five-set match, concluding the tournament at Reed Gym in Idaho. Sophomore Hailey Brockway led the Matadors with 22 kills, and junior Amaris Smith contributed 19. Despite recording more kills than Seattle (71 to 56) and a better hitting percentage (.216 to .192), CSUN struggled with crucial moments in the match, ultimately falling 3-2. The match featured intense rallies, highlighted by a dramatic third set where Seattle surged back from a deficit. CSUN's setter Katie Kolar had an impressive debut, posting a double-double with 53 assists and 16 digs. -- BVM Sports
Smith and Kolar Shine: Big West Honors for CSUN Volleyball Starters
CSUN women's volleyball players Amaris Smith and Katie Kolar earned Big West Player of the Week honors following their standout performances in the opening week of the 2024 season. Smith was recognized as the Offensive Player of the Week after leading the conference with an average of 5.29 kills per set, while Kolar, the Setter of the Week, averaged 10.93 assists per set, showcasing her playmaking abilities. This marks the first time since October 2023 that CSUN has received such accolades. Both players contributed significantly to the team's performance in their debut tournament at Idaho State. -- BVM Sports