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SDSU MEN'S GOLF FINISHES SEASON WITH EIGHTH PLACE REGIONAL FINISH

 

Aztecs fall short of third straight berth in NCAA Championships

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Photo:  Blake Abercrombie led the Aztecs with a 73 during the final round of the NCAA regionals on Wednesday.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 16, 2017 (Sammamish, Wash.) - The San Diego State men’s golf team saw its 2016-17 campaign come to a disappointing conclusion Wednesday with an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Washington Regional at Aldarra Golf Club. The Aztecs fired a combined 14-over-par 298 during the final round to complete the tournament with a 54-hole total of 30-over 882 on the par-71, 6,885-yard course layout.


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SDSU SOFTBALL'S JENAVEE PERES NAMED MOUNTAIN WEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR

 

Shelby Thompson also earns league’s Freshman of the Year award

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May 16, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State softball junior Jenavee Peres (Garden Grove, Calif.) has been named the Mountain West Player of the Year, while Shelby Thompson (Benicia, Calif.) was chosen as the MW Freshman of the Year, the league announced Wednesday.


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SDSU WATER POLO FINISHES SEASON RANKED 13TH IN FINAL CWPA POLL

 

Aztecs end campaign with best ranking since 2013

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May 17, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State finished the 2017 campaign ranked 13th nationally in the final Collegiate Water Polo Association Top-25 Poll. It is the highest final CWPA ranking for the program since 2013 when the Aztecs completed the season at No. 10.


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AZTECS DOWN TOREROS 9-5 TO WIN SEASON SERIES

 

Five-run third inning keyed by back-to-back home runs

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Photo:  Andrew Martinez's three-run homer gave the Aztecs a lead they would not relinquish in the 9-5 win over USD Tuesday evening.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 16, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State scored five times in the third inning to overturn a one-run deficit and go onto defeat the University of San Diego 9-5 Tuesday night at Tony Gwynn Stadium. That rally was aided by back-to-back homes runs by Andrew Martinez and Dean Nevarez.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: BREWERS REBOUND WITH OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION TO TAKE GAME TWO

 

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Photo:  National BBQ Day at Petco Park.  Via @Padres on Twitter

May 16, 2017 (San Diego) - Last night felt like the ending of every sports movie ever made.  Hunter Renfroe’s two-run walk-off home run gave the Padres the win over the Brewers.  That said, the game was quite nerve-wracking for everyone involved, so they tried to tone it down tonight.  Jimmy Nelson started on the mound for the Brewers against Clayton Richard.


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SDSU MEN'S GOLF DROPS TO EIGHTH AFTER ROUND TWO AT NCAA REGIONALS

 

Aztecs just four shots in back of coveted fifth-place position

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Photo:  PJ Samiere posted his second straight 71 on Tuesday at the NCAA Washington Regional.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 16, 2017 (Sammamish, Wash.) - Enduring two lengthy morning rain delays, the San Diego State men’s golf team slipped two places into the eighth position at the NCAA Washington Regional after recording a combined 10-over-par 294 during the second round at Aldarra Golf Club.


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SDSU'S JENAVEE PERES NAMED MOUNTAIN WEST PLAYER OF THE WEEK

 

Peres earns fourth career weekly award

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May 16, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State softball’s Jenavee Peres (Garden Grove, Calif.) has been named the Mountain West Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. It is the second weekly award of the season for Peres and fourth of her career.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: RENFROE WALKS IT OFF FOR PADRES IN STYLE IN SERIES OPENER WITH BREWERS

 

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Photo:  Hunter Renfroe's two-run homer in the 10th gave the Padres the walk-off win.  Via @Padres on Twitter

May 15, 2017 (San Diego) - A return to National League play means a return to normalcy. The Padres felt that as they returned home tonight to host the Milwaukee Brewers for four games.  Chad Anderson started on the hill for Milwaukee against Luis Perdomo.


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SDSU MEN'S GOLF TIED FOR SIXTH AFTER ROUND ONE AT NCAA REGIONALS

 

Aztecs’ PJ Samiere, Gunn Yang tied for 14th individually

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Photo:  PJ Samiere shot a 71 on Monday during the opening round of the NCAA Washington Regional.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 15, 2017 (Sammamish, Wash.) - The San Diego State men’s golf team remains in a tie for sixth place at the NCAA Washington Regional, along with Penn State, after shooting a collective 6-over-par 290 on Monday during the opening round at Aldarra Golf Club. 


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AZTEC TRACK & FIELD EARNS 12 ALL-CONFERENCE NODS

 

The Mountain West outdoor track & field champions next compete at the NCAA West Regionals

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May 15, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State track and field landed 12 student-athletes on the All-Mountain West team, the league office announced Monday. The selections were awarded to the top-three finishers in each event at the conference meet, which SDSU won this past weekend.


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AZTECS CAPTURE SERIES WITH 17-5 VICTORY OVER AIR FORCE

 

Sheehan, Verdon pace SDSU attack with four hits apiece

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Photo:  Jordan Verdon had four hits--including a double with three RBI--in the win at Air Force on Sunday.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 14, 2017 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) - San Diego State scored three times in each of the first three innings, then doubled down with six in the top of the fifth en route to a 17-5 victory over Air Force Sunday afternoon at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs, Colo.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: BIG EIGHTH INNING GIVES WHITE SOX SERIES WIN OVER PADRES

 

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May 14, 2017 (San Diego) - Last night was a tragedy.  And because ECM has to report facts, we can’t give our actual opinions on how we feel about last night, so we’ll just skip to today’s game three against the White Sox.  Jered Weaver squared off against Jose Quintana for the White Sox.


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AZTECS WIN SLUGFEST AT AIR FORCE 18-11

 

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Photo:  Andrew Martinez had three doubles and four RBI in the win at Air Force on Saturday.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 13, 2017 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) - San Diego State scored six runs in the fifth inning to open up a seven-run lead as it went on to defeat Air Force, 18-11, Saturday afternoon at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs, Colo. The win evened the weekend series at one game apiece as SDSU looks to win its 11th (of 12) three-game weekend series this season.


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SAN DIEGO STATE TRACK & FIELD WINS MOUNTAIN WEST TITLE

 

SDSU won six titles in the final day of the Championships to take home the conference crown

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May 13, 2017 (Logan, Ut.) - San Diego State track and field won six titles on the final day of the Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships to win the program’s third Mountain West crown in five years and its fourth overall on Saturday at Utah State's Ralph Maughn Stadium.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: WHITE SOX WALK IT OFF IN HEARTBREAKER FOR PADRES

 

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May 13, 2017 (San Diego) - The Padres had a good offensive showing yesterday with three home runs against the White Sox.  They looked to start a win streak today with Trevor Cahill on the mound against Dylan Covey for Chicago.


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SDSU SOFTBALL DOWNS NEVADA 13-6 TO CLAIM SERIES

 

Aztecs await a possible at-large bid to the NCAA tournament

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May 13, 2017 (Reno) - The San Diego State softball team broke a 6-6 tie with two runs in the top of the sixth inning and five more in the seventh en route to a 13-6 victory over Nevada Saturday afternoon in Reno. The win gave the Aztecs (31-18, 15-9 MW) the series and a second-place finish in the final Mountain West standings.


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AZTEC ROWING MEDALS IN TWO AT AAC CHAMPIONSHIP, EARNS THREE SPOTS ON ALL-LEAGUE TEAM

 

SDSU finishes fourth in conference point standings

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May 13, 2017 (Sarasota, Fla.) - The San Diego State rowing capped its season Saturday morning at the American Athletic Conference Championship at Nathan Benderson Park where the team took home two medals and finished fourth in the conference. Junior Isabelle Paul earned a spot on the first team all-conference, while junior Sara Avery and freshman Bianca van Dyk received second team honors.


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FREE HANDS-ON ATV SAFETY TRAINING OFFERED AT THE GOLDEN ACORN TRAINING SITE DURING ATV SAFETY WEEK JUNE 2-11

 

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May 12, 2017 (Campo) -- This summer, June 2 - 11, the ATV Safety Institute will be hosting ATV Safety Week throughout the country. ASI is working with certified Instructor Jim Rue who has volunteered to provide free hands-on ATV RiderCourse training in Campo at the Golden Acorn Training Site on June 3 & 10 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at 1800 Golden Acorn Way in Campo.


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BONNIE DRAXLER LEADS AZTECS TRACK & FIELD TO STELLAR THIRD DAY OF MW CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

SDSU is in second place with the final day of the MW Championships set for Saturday

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May 12, 2017 (Logan, Ut.) - San Diego State track and field junior Bonnie Draxler earned her third Mountain West pole vault title and the Aztecs are in second following a spectacular third day of the Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Utah State’s Ralph Maughn Stadium, on Friday.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: THREE HOME RUNS LIFT PADRES OVER WHITE SOX

 

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May 12, 2017 (San Diego) - Yesterday...well...to be frank, it wasn’t a good day for the Padres.  But tonight they started a weekend series against the White Sox, so maybe they’ll do better up north. Jhoulys Chacin started against Miguel Gonzalez for Chicago.


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AZTEC SOFTBALL FALLS AT NEVADA 5-4 IN EIGHT INNINGS

 

SDSU has five-game winning streak snapped in Reno

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Photo:  Jenavee Peres had three of SDSU's seven hits in a 5-4 loss at Nevada.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 12, 2017 (Reno) - The San Diego State softball saw its five-game winning streak snapped in a 5-4, eight-inning loss Friday afternoon at Nevada. The loss dropped the Aztecs to 30-18 overall and 14-9 in Mountain West play.


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AZTECS FALL TO AIR FORCE 9-1 IN SERIES OPENER

 

Falcons hand Seeburger his second loss of the year

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Photo:  Chase Calabuig accounted for SDSU's lone run with his seventh home run of the season at Air Force Friday afternoon.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 12, 2017 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) - San Diego State was unable to solve Air Force pitching of much of the day as it dropped a 9-1 decision to the Falcons Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs. Although they had 10 hits in the contest, the Aztecs could not get the clutch hit when they needed it.


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SDSU SOFTBALL OUTLASTS NEVADA 11-9

 

Aztecs win fifth straight game

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Photo:  West Hills High grad Katie Byrd scored three runs in SDSU's 11-9 win at Nevada.  Courtesy goaztecs.com

May 11, 2017 (Reno) - The San Diego State softball team used a 14-hit performance to outlast Nevada 11-9 Thursday afternoon in Reno, Nev. The Aztecs improved to 30-17 overall and 14-8 in Mountain West play with their fifth consecutive victory, while the Wolf Pack dropped to 27-22 and 12-10.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES LET LEAD SLIP OUT OF REACH AGAIN AS RANGERS WALK IT OFF AND TAKE SERIES

 

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May 11, 2017 (San Diego) - The Padres had one more chance to salvage the series with the Rangers and split it tonight with Clayton Richard on the mound against Martin Perez for the Rangers.


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AZTEC TRACK & FIELD'S ELLIS PLACES SIXTH IN MW HEPTATHLON

 

The Aztecs’ day tomorrow starts at 9 a.m. (MT) with the hammer throw.

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May 11, 2017 (Logan, Ut.) - San Diego State track and field senior Kassidy Ellis rose one spot to finish sixth in the heptathlon at the 2017 Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Utah State’s Ralph Maughn Stadium on Thursday.


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AZTECS ASSIST IN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR OUTFIELDER CHAD BIBLE

 

SDSU Strive Campaign set for baseball player diagnosed with cancer

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May 11, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State Athletic Department and the university development staff have come together to organize a fundraising effort for Aztec baseball player Chad Bible, who has missed most of the 2017 season due to cancer.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES LOSE LEAD AND GAME LATE

 

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May 10, 2017 (San Diego) - Yesterday was...well.  In any event, the Padres got a chance tonight in the second leg of a home-at-home series against the Rangers, this time in Arlington.  Luis Perdomo started on the mound against Rangers ace Yu Darvish.


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AZTEC TRACK & FIELD IN SEVENTH IN MW HEPTATHLON

 

Ellis begins the second day of the heptathlon tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.

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May 10, 2017 (Logan, Ut.) - In the opening day of the 2017 Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships, San Diego State track and field senior Kassidy Ellis is seventh in the heptathlon after four events at Utah State’s Ralph Maughn Stadium.


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TIM SHELTON NAMED SDSU MEN'S BASKETBALL ASSISTANT COACH

 

Former director of player development elevated to assistant coach

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May 10, 2017 (San Diego) - Tim Shelton, a long-time member of the San Diego State men’s basketball program, has been named an assistant coach on head coach Brian Dutcher’s staff. The 2017-18 campaign will mark Shelton’s 11th on Montezuma Mesa.


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SAN DIEGO STATE ATHLETICS BREAKS NCAA APR SCHOOL RECORD

 

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May 10, 2017 (San Diego) - The NCAA released the Academic Progress Rate (APR) for member institutions today and San Diego State once again easily cleared the threshold by the organization to avoid penalties and set a program record in the process.


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