Men’s squad score comeback victory, women’s team shows dominance on the court. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter For the first time in program history, both the CSUDH men’s and women’s basketball teams are headed to the Final Four of the NCAA Div. II Championship Tournament. The milestone continues a season of unprecedented success for both […]
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Toros dominate CCAA, set sights on NCAA Championship
By Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporter There’s no other way to put it: Toros basketball steamrolled the CCAA this season. Both the men’s and women’s teams came into the year with something to prove—albeit for different reasons—but the outcome was the same. Each squad claimed both the Regular Season and Conference Championships, leaving no doubt about […]
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Maier retires from Toros softball after 19 years
By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Staff Reporter After nearly two decades at the helm of one of the most respected teams in NCAA Div. II softball, Jim Maier has retired as head coach. Maier—the longest-serving and winningest coach in program history—announced his retirement earlier this month. Under his leadership, Toros softball became a powerhouse program—Maier’s teams scored […]
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Toro men’s guards Boothman, Garcia talk overcoming injuries
By Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporter A lot of athletes have been told at some point to “leave it all on the field.” Historically, top competitors have become legends by overcoming incredible odds or playing through pain. But glory often comes at a cost, and for athletes at the highest levels, pushing their bodies to the […]
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Toro women’s basketball squad off to a hot start
By Jeremy Dent-Smith, Sports Editor The Toro women’s basketball team struggled to find their rhythm last season, finishing with a 14-14 record. For a program that went all the way to the Sweet Sixteen in 2023, a .500 record fell short of the expectations the Toros had set for themselves in 2024. But that’s all […]