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SDSU SOFTBALL'S LATE RALLY COMES UP SHORT IN 5-4 LOSS TO UNLV

 

 

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March 29, 2019 (San Diego) - Molly Sturdivant hit a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning in San Diego State’s 5-4 loss to UNLV Friday night at SDSU Softball Stadium. 

Down by a 5-0 score, the Aztecs (15-17, 3-4 MW) loaded the bases on a fielder’s choice, single by Katie Byrd (West Hills) and a Rebel (23-7, 4-2 MW) error with two outs. Sturdivant then took a 2-0 pitch over the left-center field fence to bring SDSU within one run. Shelby Thompson followed with a walk, but UNLV pitcher Jenny Bressler struck out Jessica Cordola to end the game.

SDSU WOMEN'S TENNIS CRUISES PAST FRESNO STATE 4-1

 

 

Aztecs claim first conference match of the season

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March 29, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State women’s tennis seized their first conference win of the season in Friday afternoon’s 4-1 victory over Fresno State. The Aztecs started the day with a win in doubles play and went on to clinch singles, allowing the Bulldogs just one point.

SDSU MEN'S TENNIS FALLS TO UTAH STATE IN MW OPENER 4-2

 

 

Aztecs fall short in four of five completed singles matches

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March 29, 2019 (Logan, Utah) - San Diego State had its three-match winning streak snapped on Friday after dropping a 4-2 decision to Utah State in its Mountain West opener at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club.

WATER POLO: AZTECS HOLD DOWN SANTA CLARA 4-1

 

 

Senior goalkeeper Maura Cantoni had 12 saves

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March 28, 2019 (San Diego) - The No. 21 Aztec water polo team extended their win streak to three games after winning a defensive battle 4-1 over Santa Clara Thursday afternoon.

Maura Cantoni turned in an outstanding performance in goal and collected 12 saves and allowed a season-low one goal. Hannah Carrillo scored two of the Aztecs’ four goals. Shelby Kraft had a goal and an assist and Maddie Higginson scored one goal.

SDSU WOMEN'S GOLF TAKES THIRD AT LAMKIN INVITATIONAL

 

 

Aztecs defeat Sacramento State in third-place match

March 27, 2019 (Rancho Santa Fe) - The San Diego State women's golf team wrapped up its lone home tournament of the year in style with a 4-1 triumph over Sacramento State on Wednesday in the third-place match of the Lamkin Invitational at The Farms Golf Club.

SDSU MEN'S TENNIS BLANKS EASTERN WASHINGTON 7-0

 

 

Aztecs extend winning streak to three matches

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March 26, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State won its third consecutive match Tuesday with a 7-0 whitewash of visiting Eastern Washington at Aztec Tennis Center.

The Aztecs (8-6) earned the doubles point for the second outing in a row and the sixth time this spring before claiming all six singles encounters to complete their second shutout of the season.

SDSU MEN'S GOLF FINISHES EIGHTH AT DUCK INVITATIONAL

 

 

Aztecs' Christian Banke ties for 16th individually

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March 26, 2019 (Creswell, Ore.) - The San Diego State men’s golf team climbed one notch into eighth place at the Duck Invitational after shooting a combined 7-over-par 295 on Tuesday during the final round at the par-72, 7,145-yard Emerald Valley Golf Club.

SDSU BASEBALL FALLS TO CALIFORNIA BAPTIST 5-2

 

 

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March 26, 2019 (San Diego) - The San Diego State baseball team suffered a 5-2 loss against Cal Baptist on Tuesday night at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Aztecs fall to 14-10 while the Lancers improve to 17-8.

Michael Paredes posted a quality start on the mound for the Aztecs despite the loss. The freshman hurled six innings and allowed three runs on five hits while striking out seven with no walks. Paredes started his outing off with a pair of strikeouts in each of the game's first two frames.

SDSU WOMEN'S GOLF FALLS TO CAL IN MATCH PLAY IN LAMKIN INVITE

 

 

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March 26, 2019 (Rancho Santa Fe) - The San Diego State women's golf team fell short in its match against California on Tuesday during the second round of the championship bracket, falling to the Golden Bears by a score of 3.5-1.5 at The Farms Golf Club.

 

TRUMP SECRETARY OF EDUCATION BETSY DEVOS PROPOSES SHARP CUTS TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS; ACTION WOULD DASH DREAMS FOR DISABLED ATHLETES

Update March 27, 2019:  Amid criticism over the DeVos budget, President Donald Trump today announced he will override her action and that Special Olympics funds will not be eliminated.

 

Budget would also slash funds for programs for economically disadvantaged and blind students

By Liz Alper

Photos:  2011 Special Olympics event held at Helix High 

March 26, 2019 (Washington D.C.) -- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump's Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed massive budget cuts, nearly $18 million, to Special Olympics, a worldwide organization that allows children and adults with developmental disabilities to participate in athletics.

ASC SHUTS OUT CITY OF ANGELS FC 2-0

 

 

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March 26, 2019 (West Hills) - ASC San Diego seems to have found their feet in this 2019 NPSL season after claiming their second victory and clean sheet in a row this week. Goals from Ewout Gouw and Anthony Virgara seal the 2-0 win against their hosts City of Angels FC in West Hills, CA.  

SDSU MEN'S GOLF IN NINTH AFTER DAY ONE AT DUCK INVITATIONAL

 

 

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March 26, 2019 (Creswell, Ore.) - The San Diego State men’s golf team remains in ninth place at the Duck Invitational after shooting a combined 20-over-par 596 on Monday during the first two rounds at Emerald Valley Golf Club.

EIGHTH INNING RALLY GIVES SDSU BASEBALL 6-4 WIN OVER ARIZONA

 

 

Angelo Armenta posted go-ahead RBI single in the ninth

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March 25, 2019 (San Diego) - Behind a three-run eighth inning and a lights-out performance by Daniel Ritcheson out of the bullpen, the San Diego State baseball team posted a 6-4 comeback win over Arizona at Tony Gwynn Stadium on Monday night. The Aztecs improve to 14-9 on the season, while the Wildcats fall to 13-11.

SDSU WOMEN'S GOLF COMPLETES DAY ONE AT LAMKIN INVITE

 

 

Aztecs finish third in medal play, shut out UC Irvine in first round of match play

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March 25, 2019 (Rancho Santa Fe) - The San Diego State women's golf team finished in third place during the medal round at the Lamkin Invitational on Monday, firing a collective 13-over-par 301 at The Farms Golf Club. With their total, the Aztecs secured a berth in the championship bracket of match play, advancing in the draw with a 5-0 triumph over UC Irvine in their first-round duel later in the afternoon.

SDSU MEN'S TENNIS WINS 4-3 THRILLER OVER MEMPHIS

 

 

Aztecs win second straight dual match to close out San Diego Spring Classic

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March 24, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State wrapped up its weekend slate in the San Diego Spring Classic with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Memphis Sunday evening at Aztec Tennis Center.

Jan Kirchhoff supplied the clinching point with a three-set triumph at No. 3 singles to help SDSU win its second straight and move to 7-6 on the season. Meanwhile, the Tigers slip to 10-9 overall with the loss.

SDSU BASEBALL FALLS IN SERIES FINALE AT NEW MEXICO

 

 

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March 24, 2019 (Albuquerque) - San Diego State baseball was unable to complete a sweep of New Mexico on Sunday afternoon, falling to the Lobos 13-4 at Santa Ana Star Field. SDSU drops to 13-9 (4-3 Mountain West) on the year, while UNM jumps above .500 to 12-11 (4-5 MW).

SDSU TRACK & FIELD WRAPS UP AZTEC INVITATIONAL

 

 

Nyjari McNeil sets SDSU freshman record for the 800

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March 23, 2019 (San Diego) - The SDSU track and field team wrapped up the annual 41st Aztec Invitational on a high note. Callista Fletcher took first in the 200 meter dash, Bonnie Draxler continued her outstanding senior captain with another first place finish in the pole vault and Nyjari McNeil won the 800 meter run and set a new SDSU record for freshmen.

SDSU WATER POLO: AZTECS KNOCK OFF CAL BAPTIST

 

 

SDSU improves to 3-1 in GCC play

March 23, 2019 (Riverside) - The Aztec water polo team defeated T-No. 22 California Baptist 10-6 Saturday afternoon on the road. After giving up the first goal, SDSU would score nine of the next 11 goals on their way to their second road victory over a ranked GCC team in as many days.

SDSU MEN'S TENNIS REBOUNDS WITH 4-1 VICTORY OVER DRAKE

 

 

Aztecs even their record at 6-6 this season

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March 23, 2019 (San Diego) - San Diego State snapped a two-match losing streak Saturday with a 4-1 triumph over Drake in the San Diego Spring Classic on the courts of Aztec Tennis Center.

SDSU dropped the doubles point in their third straight outing but stormed back to sweep all four completed singles matches to even their record at 6-6 on the year, while the Bulldogs slip to 14-11 overall.

SDSU BASEBALL STAYS HOT IN 19-3 WIN AT NEW MEXICO

 

 

Aztecs record season-highs with 20 hits and 19 runs 

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March 23, 2019 (Albuquerque) - All nine players in the San Diego State starting lineup recorded either multiple hits or drove in multiple runs as the Aztecs posted a season-high 19 runs and 20 hits in a 19-3 drubbing of New Mexico on Saturday afternoon at Santa Ana Star Field. The Aztecs, now winners of eight of their last 10, improve to 13-8 (4-2 Mountain West) on the year while New Mexico falls to 11-11 (3-5 MW). 

AZTEC SOFTBALL FALLS IN SERIES FINALE AT BOISE STATE

 

 

SDSU run-ruled in five innings in rubber game of series

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March 23, 2019 (Boise) - The San Diego State softball team was unable to overcome a difficult first inning in a 16-1, five-inning loss in the series finale at Boise State on Saturday afternoon.

SDSU SWIMMING AND DIVING FINISHES 38TH AT AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS



 

 

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March 23, 2019 (Austin, Texas) - The San Diego State swimming and diving team concluded action at the NCAA Championships on Saturday and finished in 38th after the conclusion of the four-day event. 

SDSU MEN'S TENNIS UPENDED BY HARVARD 4-1

 

 

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March 22, 2019 (San Diego) - Despite some spirited play in singles competition, San Diego State came up short against No. 38 Harvard on Friday, dropping a 4-1 decision to the Crimson to open the San Diego Spring Classic at Aztec Tennis Center.

SDSU BASEBALL TAKES SERIES OWNER AGAINST NEW MEXICO 4-2

 

 

Aaron Eden hurls 7.1 shutout innings for SDSU

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March 22, 2019 (Albuquerque) - Behind Aaron Eden's 7.1 shutout innings and Angelo Armenta's two-run home run in the fourth inning, the San Diego State baseball team defeated New Mexico 4-2 at Santa Ana Star Field on Friday night. The Aztecs improve to 12-8 with a 3-2 Mountain West record, while the Lobos fall to 11-10 with a 3-4 league mark.

SDSU TRACK & FIELD HAS STRONG SHOWING ON DAY TWO OF AZTEC INVITE

 

 

Five Aztecs take first place

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March 22, 2019 (San Diego) - The San Diego State track and field team closed out the second day of the Aztec Invitational with five first place finishes and nine top three finishes.

Aztecs that took first place include Callista Fletcher (100m; 11:40w), Nyjari McNeil (800m; 54.43), Danae Dyer (100m hurdles; 13.80), Paige Comiso (5000m; 18:42.78) and Sarah Absten (heptathlon group B; 4,719 points).

AZTECS WATER POLO FINISHES STRONG TO BEAT LMU

 

 

Emily Bennett had threes and an assist

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March 22, 2019 (Los Angeles) - The Aztec water polo team earned a big victory with a 9-7 win at Loyola Marymount Friday afternoon. SDSU finished the game on a 5-1 run to secure their first GCC road win of the year.

SDSU SWIMMING & DIVING: KLARA THORMALM WINS 100 BREAST CONSOLATION FINAL AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

 

Thormalm broke the previous Mountain West record twice on Friday

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March 22, 2019 (Austin, Texas) - Sophomore Klara Thormalm of the San Diego State swimming and diving team broke the Mountain West record and posted the ninth fastest 100 breast time at the NCAA Championships en route to winning the consolation final at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Thursday. 

TAYLOR ADAMS LEADS SDSU SOFTBALL TO FRIDAY SPLIT AT BOISE STATE

 

 

Adams homers twice in nightcap to salvage split

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March 22, 2019 (Boise) - Taylor Adams homered twice and drove in a career-high four runs to give the San Diego State softball team a 5-2 win over Boise State in the nightcap for a Friday afternoon split in Boise, Idaho. The Aztecs (15-15, 3-2 MW) lost the opener to the Broncos (22-5, 2-3 MW) by a 7-0 score.

EAST COUNTY PREP BASEBALL: COUGARS MAUL BRAVES 18-0

 

 

Story and photos by Liz Alper

 

March 20, 2019 (El Cajon) - El Cajon Valley and Steele Canyon baseball are both off to rocky starts as they begin conference play against each other this year.  The Braves are 2-3 while the Cougars teeter at .500 at 5-5. They started Grossmont League play today with a home-at-home series, starting in El Cajon. ECM Sports was there for our first baseball coverage of the season.  Senior Robert Verdugo took the mound for the Braves against senior Jack Schlotman for Steele.

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