Photo courtesy of Toro AthleticsJim Maier returned as softball coach in 2019 after a five-year hiatus. That season, he led the team to its first winning record since his departure and the team was 16-8 this spring before the season was cancelled due to the pandemic. By Jonathan Ghattas, Staff Reporter An athletics program that […]
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Former Toro Coach Joins List of Legends
In 2010, CSUDH honored head coach Dave Yanai by renaming the school’s gym “Dave Yanai Court.” Provided from CSUDH Sports Athletics Archives. By Jonathan Ghattas, Staff Reporter When building a successful sports program, finding stability and leadership at the head coach position is almost always the first step needed for a successful program to thrive. […]
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Breaking News: CCAA Cancels Athletics for the 2020-21 Academic Year
The next opportunity that CSUDH students will have to watch Toro sports teams in action will likely not be until Fall 2021. Photo courtesy by Toros Athletics. By: Daniel Tom, Staff Reporter On Thursday, the California Collegiate Athletic Association announced the cancellation of athletic competition for the 2020-21 academic year due to concerns over rising […]
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New Committee Bridges Athletics, Social Justice
Toro women’s basketball assistant coach heads the CSUDH Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Photo courtesy of Kaiber Takamiya, CSUDH Athletics. By Taylor Ogata, Staff Reporter Additional reporting by Daniel Tom (Staff Reporter) In a time when divisiveness has come to a head, the California State University, Dominguez Hills Athletics Department is opting for togetherness. Last […]
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40 Years of Toros Shining on the Diamond
With the Toros in 2010, Pillar set an NCAA Division II record with a 54-game consecutive hitting streak. He has played in the Major Leagues since 2013. Photo by CSUDH Athletics. By Carina Noyola, Staff Reporter Nearing the end of the university’s commemoration of 40 years that CSUDH has been part of the California Collegiate […]