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TWO AZTECS GARNER MPSF LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

 

Kristen Hickey named top offensive player; Taylor Sullivan tabbed rookie of the week

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February 6, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State lacrosse team picked up two Mountain Pacific Sports Federation awards on Monday as senior Kristen Hickey (Dedham, Mass.) was named Offensive Player of the Week, while freshman Taylor Sullivan (Annapolis, Md.) was selected Rookie of the Week. The two accolades were the first career weekly honors for the Aztec teammates.


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PATRIOTS STAGE COMEBACK OF THE CENTURY IN SUPER BOWL LI

 

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February 5, 2017 (Houston) - An NFL MVP and a four-time Super Bowl champion looking for his fifth ring and the NFL’s top offense made up Super Bowl LI.  Guess which team the MVP and the top offense were on.  Hint:  it wasn’t the Patriots.


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AZTECS WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO NO. 8 CALIFORNIA

 

SDSU battles the Bears, falls short 7-0

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February 5, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State women’s tennis team wrapped its weekend home stand with a loss to eighth-ranked California, 7-0. Now at 3-0, the Golden Bears remain unbeaten on the season.


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WINE WORKS HOSTS SUPER BOWL PARTY IN LA MESA

 

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February 4, 2017 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Wine Works invites football fans to a Super Bowl Party this Sunday from 12 noon to 8 p.m.  You can enjoy the game on Wine Works’ big screen TV, while savoring your favorite wine, complimentary snacks, and halftime pizza.  Prizes will be given out each quarter.


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SDSU MEN'S TENNIS DROPS 4-2 DECISION TO USD

 

Aztecs falter in singles after winning doubles point

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February 4, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State men’s tennis team captured the early doubles point, but was unable to maintain the momentum in singles play before ultimately suffering a 4-2 setback against the University of San Diego in a non-conference dual match at Aztec Tennis Center.


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SDSU LACROSSE FALLS TO DENVER IN SEASON OPENER 15-10

 

Senior Kristen Hickey leads Aztecs with four goals

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February 4, 2017 (San Diego) - Despite a four-goal performance from senior Kristen Hickey, the San Diego State lacrosse team dropped a 15-10 decision to visiting Denver on Saturday in the 2017 season opener for both squads at Aztec Lacrosse Field.


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SDSU WOMEN'S HOOPS STUMBLES AGAINST FRESNO STATE 59-51

 

SDSU hosted 2,142 fans for its Girls and Women in Sport Day

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February 4, 2017 (San Diego) - Despite playing solid defense for the final three quarters, it wasn’t enough for San Diego State women’s basketball, who dropped its fourth-straight Mountain West game to Fresno State, 59-51, at Viejas Arena Saturday afternoon.


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS EDGES CAL POLY 4-3

 

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February 4, 2017 (San Diego) - Aztec Women’s Tennis opened its home stand with a win Saturday against the Cal Poly Mustangs, 4-3. SDSU now heads into its Sunday matchup against No. 8 California with a 3-2 record.


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SDSU WATER POLO FALLS ON THE ROAD AT NO. 2 USC

 

Aztecs move to 1-2 on the season

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February 3, 2017 (Los Angeles) - No. 15 San Diego State continued its three-game road trip to start the season on Friday and dropped a 23-6 decision at second-ranked USC. The loss put the Aztecs’ record at 1-2 on the year, while the Women of Troy improved to 8-0.


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SDSU MEN'S SOCCER ANNOUNCES CHALLENGING 2017 SPRING SCHEDULE

 

Friday match with MLS’ Toronto FC highlights seven-game slate

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February 2, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego State men’s soccer team will square off against 2016 MLS Cup runner-up Toronto FC on Friday, Feb. 3, in Irvine, Calif., highlighting the squad’s seven-game spring schedule as announced by Aztec head coach Lev Kirshner.


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SDSU WOMEN'S HOOPS FALLS TO WYOMING 80-67

 

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February 1, 2017 (Laramie, Wy.) - San Diego State women’s basketball faced a Wyoming team that produced its finest shooting performance of the season and couldn’t push past, falling to the Cowgirls in Mountain West action, 80-67, at Arena-Auditorium Wednesday evening. 


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS DROPS DECISION TO NO. 22 USC 7-0

 

Trojans sweep the Aztecs for second straight meeting

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February 1, 2017 (Los Angeles) - San Diego State women’s tennis travelled north to Los Angeles on Wednesday, falling in a tough matchup against the No. 22 USC Trojans, 7-0. The Trojans also swept the Aztecs at their last meeting in 2015.


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SDSU'S JENAVEE PERES NAMED TO 2017 USA SOFTBALL COLLEGIATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR WATCH LIST

 

Peres one of 50 on the initial list

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February 1, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State junior catcher Jenavee Peres (Garden Grove, Calif.) has been named to the 2017 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Watch List, USA Softball announced Wednesday. Peres is one of 50 players on the preseason list.


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AZTECS MEN'S HOOPS GETS MUCH-NEEDED WIN AGAINST WYOMING

 

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February 1, 2017 (San Diego) - Aztecs men's basketball suffered a tough loss to Colorado State at home on Saturday afternoon.  They looked to redeem themselves at home on Tuesday night against the Cowboys of Wyoming.


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GIRLS SOCCER: NORSEMEN REBOUND IN SECOND HALF TO DRAW FOOTHILLERS 1-1

 

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January 30, 2017 (El Cajon) - The 9-3-2 Grossmont Foothillers girls soccer team traveled to Valhalla today to face the 6-3-6 Norsemen.


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AZTECS WOMEN'S TENNIS BATTLES TO WIN OVER UC IRVINE

 

SDSU tops the Anteaters 4-3

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January 29, 2017 (Irvine, Ca.) - San Diego State women’s tennis travelled north to Irvine, Calif., today to face off against UC Irvine where they edged out the Anteaters, 4-3.


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THREE WINS FOR AZTECS TRACK & FIELD IN SECOND DAY OF UW INVITATIONAL

 

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January 29, 2017 (Seattle) - San Diego State track and field closed out the UW Invitational with a flourish, as freshman Andrenette Knight won the 60-meter hurdles and, a day after setting the meet record in the 200, junior Ashley Henderson won the 60-meter dash.


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SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO CAL STATE FULLERTON

 

Titans take down Aztecs 4-0

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January 28, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State women’s tennis team fell short on Saturday, succumbing to Cal State Fullerton, 4-0. The Fullerton Titans notched their second consecutive win against the Aztecs as they defeated SDSU last season.


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SDSU WOMEN'S HOOPS STYMIED BY LEAGUE-LEADING COLORADO STATE

 

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January 28, 2017 (Fort Collins, Colo.) - San Diego State women’s basketball out-rebounded one of the best defensive teams in the nation, 40-27, but was stymied by Colorado State, 60-43, at Moby Arena Saturday afternoon. 


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SDSU MEN'S HOOPS LOSES CLOSE THRILLER TO RAMS 78-77

 

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January 28, 2017 (San Diego) - After a loss to Air Force Tuesday night, the Aztecs men's basketball team returned to Viejas Arena to face the Colorado State Rams on Saturday.


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SDSU WATER POLO SPLITS TWO AT ASU TOURNAMENT

SDSU falls to Arizona State, beats Wagner

 

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January 28, 2017 (Tempe, Ariz.) - No. 15 San Diego State split a pair of games at the ASU Tournament to open the season with a 1-1 record on Saturday. SDSU fell to No. 5 Arizona State, 13-4, before rebounding to defeat No. 21 Wagner, 8-6.


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SDSU TRACK & FIELD: ASHLEY HENDERSON SETS MEET RECORD TO OPEN UW INVITATIONAL

 

SDSU’s second day at the UW Invitational starts tomorrow at 9 a.m.

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January 27, 2017 (Seattle) - San Diego State track and field junior Ashley Henderson broke a 15-year-old UW Invitational record in the 200 with a 23.57 time, the second-best mark in program history, leading the Aztecs to an outstanding opening day of the meet at Dempsey Indoor on Friday.


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SAN DIEGO TO NO LONGER HOST POINSETTIA BOWL

 

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January 25, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego will now only be home to one college football bowl game--the Holiday Bowl--instead of two.  Organizers announced they will be dropping the Poinsettia Bowl after 10 years.


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SDSU WOMEN'S HOOPS FALL IN CLOSE MATCH TO AIR FORCE

 

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January 25, 2017 (San Diego) - San Diego State women’s basketball got within two with just five seconds on the clock but was unable to mount a comeback against Mountain West foe Air Force, falling to the Falcons, 62-59, on Wednesday night at Viejas Arena.


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THREE FORMER AZTECS TO COMPETE AT FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN

 

Ex-SDSU stars J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Todd Baek to tee off Thursda

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January 25, 2017 (San Diego) - Former San Diego State men’s golf stars J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele and Todd Baek are all scheduled to compete this week at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, Calif.


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SDSU BASKETBALL PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO TURN THREE POINT SHOTS INTO LIFE-SAVING WORK AGAINST CANCER

 

The Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge lets fans compete for the most donations for every 3-pointer their team scores

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January 25, 2017 (San Diego) - Making 3-point shots this basketball season takes on even more meaning this year for Steve Fisher and the San Diego State basketball team. The Aztecs will square off against teams across the nation to fight cancer as part of the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Challenge.    


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BOYS SOCCER: HELIX ROUTS EL CAP 5-0

 

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January 25, 2017 (La Mesa) - The Helix High varsity boys soccer team is off to a decent start in conference play with only one tie.  The 6-2-4 overall Highlanders stayed at home today and faced El Capitan.  The Vaqueros are 0-1 in league play and 5-5-1 overall.


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BOYS BASKETBALL: MATADORS PULVERIZE BRAVES 70-32

 

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January 24, 2017 (El Cajon) - Deep in the heart of conference play, the El Cajon Valley High School Braves varsity boys basketball team looked to improve their 0-2 record in conference play against the Matadors of Mount Miguel.


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SDSU'S AUZENNE NAMED MOUNTAIN WEST TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

 

This is Auzenne’s second career weekly honor

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January 24, 2017 (San Diego) - After breaking a program record and tying a second school-best mark at the Cherry and Silver Collegiate Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21, San Diego State track & field senior Micha Auzenne was named the Mountain West Indoor Women’s Track Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced today.


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SDSU BASKETBALL PRESS CONFERENCE 1/23: ON TRACK

 

By Liz Alper

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January 23, 2017 (San Diego) - With both the men's and women's Aztecs basketball teams taking on Air Force this week, men's head coach Steve Fisher, women's head coach Stacie Terry, senior forward Matt Shrigley and junior guard Trey Kell answered questions from the media today.


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