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SDSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOPPLES CAL STATE LOS ANGELES IN EXHIBITION WIN 71-50

 

Preseason All-Mountain West honoree McKynzie Fort was the Aztecs’ leader on offense

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November 3, 2017 (San Diego) - Three Aztecs scored double-digit points, leading San Diego State women’s basketball to a 71-50 exhibition win over Cal State Los Angeles Friday night in Viejas Arena.


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SOCKERS CLAIM PREDICTABLE OPENER

 
By Nick Pellegrino
 
Photo:  El Paso forward Arturo Vega (15) delectes the ball, but it's blocked by a pair of San Diego defenders in support of winning goalie Boris Pardo.  Courtesy El Paso Coyotes
 
November 3, 2017 (El Paso) -- The 14-time indoor champion San Diego Sockers opened the 2017-18 season on the road against the El Paso Coyotes, a second-year franchise that went winless in all 20 contests last season.
 
You know which team won.

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SDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL: AZTECS KICK OFF SEASON WITH POLISHED WIN OVER UCSD

 

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November 2, 2017 (San Diego) - November is back and so is SDSU men’s basketball.  The Aztecs of the court opened their season tonight against crosstown rival UCSD under new ownership; tonight was Brian Dutcher’s first game as head coach.  Click “read more” to see how he—and they—did.


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SDSU WOMEN'S SOCCER DOWNS BOISE STATE TO REACH MW FINAL

 

Utush provides winner in 48th minute

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November 2, 2017 (Las Vegas) - Second-seeded San Diego State used a 48th-minute goal by Aliyah Utush and a stellar defensive effort to dismiss third-seeded Boise State, 1-0, in the Mountain West semifinal round Thursday afternoon in Las Vegas. The win secured the Aztecs a spot in the MW championship game and upped their record to 11-7-2.


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER FALLS AT CALIFORNIA 1-0

 

Aztecs conclude road schedule Sunday at No. 4 Stanford

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November 2, 2017 (Berkeley) - Despite a standout performance from senior goalkeeper Adam Allmaras, the San Diego State men’s soccer team started its final road weekend of the season with a 1-0 loss at California on Thursday afternoon. The Aztecs fall to 5-12 (0-8 Pac-12), while Cal, which is receiving votes in the national rankings by United Soccer Coaches, improves to 10-5 (5-3 Pac-12).


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“SWING WITH SANTA” BENEFITS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES NOV. 17

 

By Valerie Watts

November 3, 2017 (El Cajon) -- St. Madeleine Sophie's Center invites golfers to "Swing with Santa" at the Sycuan Resort Friday, November 17.  The event begins with check in at 9:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:00 a.m.  Lunch is included and the day is topped off with a reception starting at 3:30 p.m.  Golfers will enjoy a day on the Pine Glen Par 3 executive course, bid on silent auction items and have a great time all while supporting the good work of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center.


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HOUSTON ASTROS WIN FIRST WORLD SERIES SINCE INCEPTION IN 1962

 

Astros defeat Dodgers in seven games to win first world championship

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Photo:  George Springer's two-run blast in the second gave the Astros the five runs they needed to win the World Series.  He was also crowned World Series MVP.  Via @astros on Twitter

November 1, 2017 (Los Angeles) - In a whirlwind of a postseason, the Houston Astros have won the 2017 World Series in a seven-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Astros toppled the Red Sox and Yankees--two of the toughest teams in the AL East--to get to the Big Show, while the Dodgers overcame two of the toughest customers the National League had to offer:  the Diamondbacks and Cubs.

The teams traded games in the series, with the Astros winning the series 4-3.  The biggest game was game 5, which the Astros won in 10 innings on Alex Bregman's RBI single to give the Astros the 13-12 win.


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TOVAR, SOCKERS SWAMP ONTARIO IN PRESEASON TILT

 
 
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November 1, 2017 (Ontario, Calif.) - The San Diego Sockers made final preparations for the 2017-18 Major Arena Soccer League season after whipping Pacific Division rival Ontario Fury 8-5 in their lone preseason contest held Sunday afternoon at Citizens Business Bank Arena.

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SDSU WOMEN'S GOLF: FERNANDA ESCAURIZA TIES FOR SIXTH AT UC IRVINE INVITATIONAL

 

Aztec sophomore finishes tournament at 2-over 218

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November 1, 2017 (Santa Ana, Calif.) - San Diego State women’s golfer Fernanda Escauriza (Asunción, Paraguay) tied for sixth place at the UC Irvine Invitational on Tuesday after shooting a 3-over-par 75 during the final round at the par-72, 6,072-yard Santa Ana Country Club.


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SDSU VOLLEYBALL TOPPLES FRESNO STATE FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT VICTORY

 

Aztecs improve to 8-2 in their last 10 matches

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Photo:  Baylee Little (above) tied teammate Alexis Cage for match-high honors with 12 kills vs. Fresno State.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

October 31, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State volleyball team made quick work in recording their fifth straight victory Tuesday night, posting a 3-0 conquest of Fresno State (25-16, 25-14, 25-20) in a Mountain West match at Aztec Court.


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AZTECS FOOTBALL PRESS CONFERENCE 10/31: WINNING? SPOOKY!

 

 

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For Christian Chapman's and Ron Smith's portion of the press conference, click "read more" and scroll down.

October 31, 2017 (San Diego) - Winning after two weeks of losing is spooky indeed, and on this Halloween, Aztecs football head coach Rocky Long, junior quarterback Christian Chapman and sophomore cornerback Ron Smith sat down with the media at this week's press conference.


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ESCAURIZA LEADS SDSU WOMEN'S GOLF AFTER TWO ROUNDS AT UC IRVINE INVITE

 

Aztec sophomore alone in fifth after 36 holes

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October 30, 2017 (Santa Ana, Calif.) - The San Diego State women’s golf team had four individuals compete in the first two rounds of the UC Irvine Invitational on Monday at Santa Ana Country Club.


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SDSU MEN'S GOLF DROPS TO FOURTH AT HAWAII TOURNAMENT

 

Three Aztecs among top 15; senior P.J. Samiere shoots second-round 65

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October 30, 2017 (Princeville, Hawaii) - Despite shooting its second straight collective score of 14-under-par 274, the San Diego State men’s golf team slipped one notch into fourth place on Monday during the second of the  Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational.


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FOUR AZTECS EARN ALL-MW WOMEN'S SOCCER HONORS

 

Moran named to first team, Utush to second team

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October 30, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State, which owned the Mountain West’s top defense and one of the top scoring attacks, had two players named to the all-MW team and an additional pair voted to the all-newcomer squad, the league announced this afternoon.


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ABERCROMBIE LEADS SDSU MEN'S GOLF AT HAWAII TOURNAMENT

 

Aztec senior ties career best with an opening-round 65

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October 29, 2017 (Princeville, Hawaii) - San Diego State’s Blake Abercrombie (Rocklin, Calif.) shot a 7-under-par 65 on Sunday to lead the Aztec men’s golf team during the opening round of the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational on the island of Kaua’i.


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER FALLS AGAINST OREGON STATE 4-2

 

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October 29, 2017 (San Diego) - eroen Meefout and Tevenn Roux each tallied goals in San Diego State men’s soccer’s home contest against Oregon State, but the Aztecs fell to the Beavers, 4-2,  in Pac-12 play on Sunday afternoon. The Aztecs fall to 5-11-0 (0-7-0 Pac-12), while OSU improves to 6-11-0 (3-6-0 Pac-12). 


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FOOTBALL: PENNY LIFTS SDSU OVER HAWAII 28-7

 

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October 29, 2017 (Honolulu) - Rashaad Penny ran 30 times for a career-high 253 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday night and San Diego State beat Hawaii 28-7.

Penny led the way with runs on all six plays of a 99-yard drive when the Aztecs (7-2, 3-2 Mountain West Conference) broke away early in the fourth quarter.


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SDSU VOLLEYBALL NOTCHES ROAD SWEEP OF SAN JOSE STATE

 

Aztecs win fourth straight and sixth in last eight matches

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October 28, 2017 (San Jose) - The San Diego State volleyball team extended its season-long winning streak to four matches on Saturday with a 3-0 sweep of San José State (25-20, 25-19, 25-21) in a Mountain West road clash at Spartan Gym.


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SDSU WOMEN'S SOCCER: MIA ROOT NETS WINNER AT NEW MEXICO IN 2OT

 

Aztecs earn No. 2 seed at MW Championship

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October 28, 2017 (Alberquerque) - Freshman Mia Root provided the game-winning goal in double overtime to push San Diego State past New Mexico on the road Friday night 4-3 at UNM Soccer Complex. The victory helped the Aztecs secure the No. 2 seed and a quarterfinal bye into the semifinal round of next week’s MW Championship.


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SDSU CROSS COUNTRY COMPETES AT MW CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

Lily Seynaeve was SDSU’s top finisher

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October 27, 2017 (Alberquerque) - As has been the case in every race this season, senior Lily Seynaeve was San Diego State’s top finisher at the Mountain West Cross Country Championships (6K), racing at the conference meet on New Mexico’s North Golf Course Friday morning.


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER SUFFERS 1-0 SETBACK AGAINST NO. 23 WASHINGTON

 

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October 26, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State men’s soccer team fell in tough-luck fashion on Thursday night, dropping a 1-0 decision to No. 23 Washington at the SDSU Sports Deck. The Aztecs fall to 5-10-0 (0-6-0 Pac-12), while the nationally ranked Huskies improve to 11-5-1 (4-3-1 Pac-12).


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SDSU VOLLEYBALL WINS THIRD STRAIGHT, DOWNS NEVADA ON THE ROAD

 

Aztec sophomore Ashlynn Dunbar logs third career double-double

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October 26, 2017 (Reno) - The San Diego State volleyball team won its third straight on Thursday after posting a four-set triumph over Nevada (25-21, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18) in a Mountain West road match at Virginia Street Gym.


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SDSU SOFTBALL ANNOUNCES 2018 SCHEDULE

 

Aztecs to play 17 games against 2017 NCAA tournament teams

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October 25, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State softball head coach Kathy Van Wyk has announced a 52-game schedule for the 2018 season, highlighted by two home tournaments, including the 28th annual Campbell/Cartier Classic at SDSU Softball Stadium from Feb. 15-18.


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SDSU WOMEN'S SOCCER: STACIE MORAN NAMED TO TOP DRAWER SOCCER TEAM OF THE WEEK

 

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October 25, 2017 (San Diego) - Stacie Moran has been named to the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week. The senior is one of three defenders on the national squad and marks the second time she has been honored. The recognition comes two days after being named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week.


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THE SAN DIEGO SEALS TO SWIM ONTO LACROSSE FIELD IN 2018

 

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October 24, 2017 (San Diego) - As San Diego continues to pour cement over the gaping hole the Chargers left in San Diego sports, a lacrosse team enters the fray.  The San Diego Seals are set for their inaugural season next year.


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AZTECS FOOTBALL PRESS CONFERENCE 10/24: MORE LOSING

 

 

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For videos of Quest Truxton and Ronley Lakalaka's portion of the press conference, click "read more" and scroll to the very end.

October 24, 2017 (San Diego) - SDSU football suffered another loss last week.  This one was worse; the Aztecs only managed a field goal and lost 27-3 to Fresno State.  Things are getting tense in Aztec Nation, and this week, head coach Rocky Long, senior wide out Quest Truxton and junior linebacker Ronley Lakalaka sat down with the media to calm the storm.


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS WRAPS PLAY AT ITA REGIONALS

 

Aztecs finish tournament with three consolation wins Monday

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October 23, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State women’s tennis played in the final day of ITA Southwest Regional Championships at the Barnes Tennis Center, playing consolation matches in both doubles and singles. The team ended Monday’s events with a win in doubles and two singles victories.


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STACIE MORAN NAMED MW WOMEN'S SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK

 

Senior earns third career honor

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October 23, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State senior defender Stacie Moran has been named the Mountain West Women’s Soccer Player of the Week, the league announced Monday morning. The award is the first for SDSU this season and the third of Moran’s career.


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SDSU VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS MW WEEKLY AWARDS

 

Gabi Peoples collects honor on offense; Devyn Pritchard garners accolade on defense

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Photo:  Gabi Peoples was named MW Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Aztecs to a pair of home victories over Boise State and Utah State.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

October 23, 2017 (San Diego) - Fresh off a pair of impressive victories over Boise State and Utah State, the San Diego State volleyball team collected two Mountain West awards on Monday as Gabi Peoples (Beaverton, Ore.) was named Offensive Player of the Week, while Devyn Pritchard (Temecula, Calif.) was selected Defensive Player of the Week. The two accolades were the first career honors for the Aztec teammates.


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GRIFFINS FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: GROSSMONT SPREADS ITS WINGS AFTER HOME BEATING

 

After a shellacking on their home field, the Grossmont College Football team responded with a clutch, road win in the final second of the game.

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October 23, 2017 (El Cajon) - Ah yes, it’s November! Thanksgiving is just three weeks away. You know what that means? No, not turkey -- it means football! Shortly, you’ll be huddled around you plasma 52” TV screen, hollering for your favorite NFL team. But will you be doing the same for your Grifin football team this month? Let’s take a look at the past couple of weeks of Griffin football since The Summit last updated you.


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