By Liz Alper

Photo via @Padres on Twitter

September 12, 2016 (San Francisco) - After a fairly decent showing against the Rockies at home in which they split the series, the Padres found themselves on the road again once more.  Their first stop was in San Francisco, where they took on Jeff Samardzija and the Giants starting tonight.  Paul Clemens started for the Padres.

Aztecs post fourth straight shutout; win weekend tournament

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Photo:  Jeroen Meefout recorded a brace once again to help the Aztecs down Memphis.  Via goaztecs.com

September 11, 2016 (San Diego) - The No. 13/9 San Diego State men’s soccer team posted its fourth shutout in a row on Sunday with a 2-0 conquest of Memphis in the Courtyard Marriott San Diego Central Tournament at SDSU Sports Deck. With the victory, the Aztecs claimed the team championship at their weekend event, improving to 4-0-1 on the season, while the Tigers slip to 3-3 overall.

Aztecs pick up first victory of the season

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September 11, 2016 (Ithaca, N.Y.) - San Diego State picked up its first win of the season on a Victoria Barba penalty kick as the Aztecs defeated Cornell on the road, 1-0. The Aztecs move to 1-4 on the year, while the Big Red fall to 2-3.

Aztecs’ Blake Abercrombie tied for fifth on individual leaderboard

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Photo: Blake Abercrombie via goaztecs.com

September 10, 2016 (Independence, Minn.) - With four players among the individual top 20, the San Diego State men’s golf team vaulted into the lead at the Gopher Invitational on Saturday after shooting a collective 3-over-par 571 during the first two rounds at the par-71, 7,388-yard Windsong Farm Golf Club.

Volleyball wins one, loses one

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Photo: Deja Harris had 19 kills and a .643 hitting percentage in the win over Stony Brook on Saturday.  Via goaztecs.com

September 10, 2016 (San Diego) - For the second day in a row, the San Diego State volleyball team recovered from a 2-1 set deficit to post a five-set victory at the Art Carmichael Invitational in Kingston, R.I. Saturday afternoon it was Stony Brook that was the victim as the Aztecs rallied to defeat the Seawolves by set scores of 25-19, 18-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-7.

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September 9, 2016 (Kingston, R.I.) - San Diego State defeated Rhode Island, 3-2 (18-25, 27-25, 15-25, 25-15, 17-15) in its opening match at the Art Carmichael Invitational in Kingston, R.I.

Aztecs fall to 0-4 on the season

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September 9, 2016 (University Park, Pa.) - San Diego State suffered a 3-0 defeat at defending national champion and No. 16/12 Penn State on Friday at Jeffrey Field. The loss drops the Aztecs to 0-4 on the season, while the Nittany Lions improve to 3-2-1.

Santee Chamber celebrates oktOVERfest with OTL and Party in the Park

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September 8, 2016 (Santee) - The Santee Chamber of Commerce is bringing an Over-the-Line tournament and Party in the Park to Santee at their inaugural oktOVERfest on October 1.

Volleyball falls to UCI in five sets

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September 7, 2016 (San Diego) - Trailing two sets to one, San Diego state saw a spirited comeback effort fall just shy of the mark as it dropped a five-set (25-23, 29-31, 14-25, 27-25, 12-15) decision to UC Irvine Wednesday evening on Aztec Court. The result left both side with identical 3-4 records after the first seven matches of the season.

By Liz Alper

September 7, 2016 (San Diego) - The Padres were lifted over the Red Sox by Adam Rosales’ homer yesterday.  Paul Clemens started tonight and they hoped for a more dominant win against Clay Buccholz for the Sox.

By Liz Alper

Full quotes courtesy Assistant Athletic Director Darin Wong

September 6, 2016 (San Diego) - After a shutout win against the University of New Hampshire last week, Aztecs football head coach Rocky Long, safety Malik Smith and quarterback Christian Chapman regrouped at the Fowler Athletic Center at SDSU to look ahead to this Saturday's game against the Cal Golden Bears.

By Liz Alper

September 5, 2016 (San Diego) - The Boston Red Sox paid a visit to Petco Park for Big Papi’s last San Diego trip and a reuniting with Drew Pomeranz, who pitched today against Edwin Jackson and his old club.

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September 4, 2016 (San Diego) - The Chargers announced the signing of six players to their practice squad on Sunday:

Volleyball claims four-set win over Murray State

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September 4, 2016 (Eugene, Ore.,) - San Diego State volleyball team wrapped up play at the 2016 Oregon Classic in Eugene, Ore., Saturday afternoon with a tight 3-1 victory (25-23, 29-27, 26-28, 25-18) over Murray State. With the win, the Aztecs evened their season record at 3-3 while the Racers ended the weekend with an identical mark.

SDSU finishes in second place as a team in season opener

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September 3, 2016 (Brea, Calif.,) - Christine Kent and Elaine Ribeiro finished in first and second place, respectively, at the Mark Covert Classic at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea on Saturday morning. Overall, the Aztecs finished in second place in a field of four teams.