Cal Poly sweeps UC Davis to earn sole rights to second place in Big West Conference as Ryan Lee hits for the 26th consecutive game, breaking record previously held by Brandon Roberts. The game’s first pitch was thrown in front of fans holding umbrellas high, trying to protect themselves from the 93 degree heat.
Cal Poly stunt team brings it to national stage
At Cal Poly there are athletes that dedicate themselves by waking up at 6 a.m. every day. The Cal Poly stunt team cheers on those athletes, willing their own bodies to be as graceful as those they cheer for. The team does it for one reason alone.
Doubters walk an unfounded line
In a school known for its architectural prowess, Alison Cone has built something of her own. Cone has been unquestionably successful since taking over the job of Cal Poly athletic director on an interim basis in 2004 and then permanently a year later.
Sports talk column: Where is Barden headed?
It’s just over a week until the 2009 NFL draft for Cal Poly superstar Ramses Barden. After several seasons as the Mustangs go-to man down the stretch, the next level of superstardom awaits.
Baseball team to host UC Davis Friday night
The No. 15 Cal Poly baseball team will host UC Davis starting Friday night at Baggett Stadium in a three-game Big West Conference series. The Mustangs (24-9, 5-4) are coming off a loss to Santa Clara on Tuesday.
Test your Cal Poly men’s basketball IQ
Now is a time of historic, pivotal change for Cal Poly men’s basketball with the introduction of new head coach Joe Callero, who wants to take the program’s strength of schedule up a notch. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the team.
Sophomore pitcher Anna Cahn suffocates the competition
It’s all in her head. The key for Cal Poly sophomore ace pitcher Anna Cahn isn’t remembering fundamentals or picking apart scouting reports, it’s maintaining focus. Although she’s known to be a light-hearted jokester off the field, it’s back to work once she hits the diamond.
Mustangs set to take on streaky Santa Clara
In a season of ups and downs, the Santa Clara baseball team is currently on an up. After a stretch in which they lost 10 straight games, the Broncos (13-17) have now won three straight and are trying to turn their season around.
Jensen named Player of the Week
Cal Poly freshman second baseman Matt Jensen continues to pile on the accolades as he was named co-Big West Player of the Week on Monday. Jensen had another solid weekend for the Mustangs (24-8, 5-4) as they took two of three games at Pacific.
Sports weekend roundup: Softball sweeps
Cal Poly (28-9, 7-2 Big West Conference) came away with a sweep in a critical three-game set against conference-leading Long Beach State on Friday and Saturday. The Mustangs rode three sensational pitching performances.
Beating up on inferior competition?
If checking the box score during a morning cup of coffee is your idea of “following baseball,” then indulge your interest and hopefully I can add a bit of perspective to a set of numbers. Let’s hope a bit more competition can make it to San Luis Obispo.