By Jeremy Gonzalez, Sports Editor The Toros men’s and women’s basketball teams showed resilience as both emerged victorious in their conference openers at home on Thursday night against the San Francisco State Gators, with the women winning 97-92 and the men winning 66-63. Both CCAA contests proved to be nail-biters as the women’s […]
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Toros Remain Undefeated at Home
By Jeremy Gonzalez, Sports Editor The CSUDH men’s basketball team, led by senior guard Wonder Smith, trounced the Saint Katherine’s Firebirds 85-57 at home on Saturday afternoon, improving their home record to 2-0 on the season. The Toros won their home opener 68-64 on Thursday Nov. 14 against Fresno Pacific. Their win today brings their […]
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The Lightning Rod: Chiefs-Chargers Preview
By Jeremy Gonzalez, Sports Editor Chiefs versus Chargers. 5:15 p.m. Estadio Azteca. Mexico City, Mexico. ESPN. Chiefs record: 6-4. Patrick Mahomes returned from injury for the Chiefs but the Tennessee Titans rallied late to spoil his return. The Chiefs were defeated on the road 35-32. Chargers record: 4-6. Three Phillip Rivers interceptions led to a […]
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The Lightning Rod: Chargers Postseason Hopes Take A Hit
By Jeremy Gonzalez, Sports Editor Oakland, Calif. A late rally and a Phillip Rivers interception helped the Oakland Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-24 on Thursday night in perhaps the final primetime game hosted by the Oakland Coliseum. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr led his team down the field 75 yards after Rivers […]
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Toros Booted Out of Playoffs in Dramatic Fashion
By Jeremy Gonzalez, Sports Editor The CSUDH women’s soccer team experienced heartbreak on the road against Stanislaus State when it conceded a goal at the beginning of overtime and were defeated 2-1 in the first round of the 2019 CCAA playoffs. Within the first minute of overtime, Stanislaus State got the ball inside of the […]