By Jessica Olvera, Assistant Sports Editor Heading into his fourth year as CSUDH women’s basketball coach, John Bonner believes that continuing to emphasize defense and a winning mentality both on and off the court could elevate the team to a level it hasn’t reached since the Toros glory days of 2013-14 to 2015-16. While the […]
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Toro Hoopsters Score Big Six in All-Conference Selections
By Victor Munoz, Sports Editor Marking the eighth time in the 38-year history of the program, the men’s and women’s basketball teams had a combined six players honored by the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s all-conference selections. The women had a first-team choice (senior Nautica Morrow), a second-team selection (junior Ahlisha Henderson), and an honorable mention […]
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Women’s, Men’s Basketball Teams Bounced Out of Playoffs in First Round
photo of Ahlisha Henderson by Glenn Marshall By Victor Munoz and Jeremy Gonzalez The CSUDH women’s basketball team fell in the first round of the CCAA playoffs at Cal State San Marcos 75-69 Tuesday afternoon. A few hours later, the men’s team experienced a similar abrupt finish, dropping a 68-54 contest on the road at […]
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Women’s Basketball Playoff Preview
By Jeremy Gonzalez, Assistant Sports Editor The CSUDH women’s basketball team has made a return to the postseason this year and tomorrow (March 5) will face Cal State San Marcos in the opening round of the California Collegiate Athletic Association. The Toros qualified for the playoffs last season, entering as the seventh seed and […]
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Nailbiting Overtime Ends in Toro Stampede for Women’s B-ball
By Tristin Taylor Staff Writer The CSUDH women’s basketball team have leaned on senior center Ahlisha Henderson’s rebounding prowess all season, but in a virtual must-win tonight at home against Chico State, the Toros rode Henderson’s offensive talents to win an overtime thriller, 86-76. The win, which came on a night the Toros honored graduating […]