The final stretch of the basketball regular season is in full swing this week as both Pioneer teams will look to chase a spot in the CCAA Tournament. Additionally, The Pioneer swim team looks to repeat its crown in the PCSC Swimming and Diving Championships and softball plays four games on the road in Southern California following an unbeaten start to the season
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WOMEN'S SWIMMING |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at 2024-25 PCSC SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
February 12-15, 2025
ELAC Swim Stadium | Monterey Park, California
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The Pioneers enter the 2024-25 PCSC Championship meet looking to duplicate their success from last year as Conference Champions. There are several returners to the squad who medaled at the meet as well as many qualified newcomers looking to compete for a medal. The meet also represents the final opportunity for Pioneer swimmers to meet NCAA time standards for selection consideration for next month's NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships in Indianapolis.
Below is a daily breakdown of events with entries from Cal State East Bay. Entries and events are subject to change. Please visit the Championship Central link for more details.
* -indicates previous medal (top-3) at PCSC Championships in corresponding individual event. Extra indicators indicates repeat in achieving a medal for the event.
Wednesday, February 121,000 yard freestyle
Emilie Giannini, Miya French**, Audrey Hemsworth, Bella Shurley, Justine Garcia
200 yard individual medleyKylie Beaudet**, Ally Dudley, Hannah Sharp, Reese Veron, Sage Crews,
50 yard freestyleBrooklyn Dressel***, Tehani Kong*, Emilie Giannini, Kali Mull, Alexia Fajardo, Nella Pashak, Taylor Kolsch
800 yard freestyle relayTwo relay teams entered for CSUEB
Thursday, February 13200 yard freestyle relay
Two relay teams entered for CSUEB
100 yard butterflyTehani Kong, Alexia Fajardo, Brooklyn Dressel*, Lily Caraway, Reese Veron*, Justine Garcia, Bella Shurley, Ally Dudley, Taylor Kolsch
400 yard individual medley200 yard freestyleKali Mull, Justine Garcia, Emilie Giannini, Miya French, Hannah Sharp, Audrey Hemsworth,
400 yard medley relayTwo relay teams entered for CSUEB
Friday, February 14500 yard freestyle
Miya French**, Justine Garcia, Kali Mull, Emilie Giannini, Audrey Hemsworth
100 yard backstrokeLily Caraway, Hannah Sharp, Taylor Kolsch, Bella Shurley, Nella Pashak, Sage Crews
100 yard breaststrokeKylie Beaudet, Delaney Carlson**, Ally Dudley, Emilie Giannini,
200 yard butterflyTehani Kong*, Alexia Fajardo, Reese Veron, Ally Dudley
200 yard medley relayTwo relay teams entered for CSUEB
Saturday, February 151,650 yard freestyle
Miya French**, Audrey Hemsworth
100 yard freestyleBrooklyn Dressel***, Alexia Fajardo, Delaney Carlson, Emilie Giannini, Nella Pashak, Kali Mull, Lily Caraway, Justine Garcia,
200 yard backstrokeHannah Sharp*, Bella Shurley, Taylor Kolsch, Kali Mull, Sage Crews, Reese Veron
200 yard breaststrokeKylie Beaudet*, Delaney Carlson, Ally Dudley, Emilie Giannini, Reese Veron,
400 yard freestyle relayTwo relay teams entered for CSUEB
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL |
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT (7-15, 6-10 CCAA) at CAL STATE EAST BAY (8-14, 6-10 CCAA)
Thursday, February 13
Tipoff: 5:30 p.m.
Pioneer Gymnasium | Hayward, California
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CHICO STATE at CAL STATE EAST BAY
Saturday, February 15
Tipoff: 5:30 p.m.
Pioneer Gymnasium | Hayward, California
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The Pioneers look to get back to winning ways on Thursday when they host Cal Poly Humboldt as the first of a two game set on their home court. East Bay looks to avenge a loss on December 7 to the Lumberjacks in which Cal Poly Humboldt rallied in the final minute to win 63-61.
East Bay sits tied with the Lumberjacks for eighth place in the CCAA standings entering Thursday, two games back of sixth place which represents the final spot available in the CCAA Tournament. Six games remain for each team in the regular season heading into Thursday.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL |
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT (13-8, 9-7 CCAA) at CAL STATE EAST BAY (10-12, 8-8 CCAA)
Thursday, February 13
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.
Pioneer Gymnasium | Hayward, California
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(RV) CHICO STATE at CAL STATE EAST BAY
Saturday, February 15
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.
Pioneer Gymnasium | Hayward, California
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Entering Thursday, the Pioneers sit in fifth place in the CCAA standings, one game ahead four CCAA teams tied for sixth place. Six games remain on the Pioneers' regular season schedule.
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SOFTBALL |
CAL STATE EAST BAY (9-0) at CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE
Friday, February 14
Game One: 3 p.m.
Game Two: 5 p.m.
Golden Eagles Stadium | Irvine, California
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CAL STATE EAST BAY at AZUSA PACIFIC
Saturday, February 15
Game One: 11 a.m.
Game Two: 1 p.m.
Cougar Softball Complex | Azusa, California
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One of the best starts in program history has taken place as the Pioneers are unbeaten nine games into the 2025 season. Their incredible start is largely tied to outstanding pitching which has only allowed four earned runs this season. On Saturday, the Pioneers shut out Menlo in a doubleheader sweep with game two becoming a combined no-hitter from phenomenal pitching by Marissa Quintero and Jaidyn Gamble. Quintero's spectacular week in the circle earned her the honor of FloCollege/CCAA Softball Pitcher of the Week.
Latest Women's Softball
- Dr. Summer Jackson Named FARA's 2025 Division II Newcomer of the YearCOLUMBIA, Mo. - The Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) has announced that Cal State East Bay's Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), Dr. Summer Jackson, has been named Division II Newcomer of the Year by the FARA Honors and Awards Committee.
- Pioneer Spotlight: Jacob Hugger – Voice of the PioneersThe 2025-26 athletic year is quickly approaching for Cal State East Bay, and with it comes 14 Pioneer teams in action with the first contest taking place on Thursday, September 4.
- Pioneer Teams and Student-Athletes Collect a Variety of Academic Awards in 2024-25In 2024-25, the academic year once again was outstanding for many Cal State East Bay student-athletes and teams.
- Cal State East Bay Finishes 4th in 2024-25 Hiegert Cup StandingsALISO VIEJO, Calif. - With the 2024-25 athletic year complete in NCAA Division II, the CCAA announced its final standings for the year for the Robert J. Hiegert Commissioner's Cup. Since joining the CCAA, Cal State East Bay had its highest finish in department history, placing fourth among the 12 CCAA member institutions.
- Pioneer Spotlight: Cal State East Bay Athletes of the YearAs the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, Cal State East Bay saw so many outstanding achievements - it was perhaps the most successful year as a whole for the Pioneers since joining the CCAA. This week's Pioneer Spotlight shines on two phenomenal student-athletes who donned a Pioneer uniform in 2024-25 - Easton Hether from men's golf and Ashlee Toy from softball.
- Awards Add Up for Quintero, Who Was Named D2 CCA All-America Third TeamDARDANELLE, Ark. - The Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) announced its All-American Softball Teams for the 2025 season on Thursday. From Cal State East Bay, sophomore pitcher Marissa Quintero was named to the D2 CCA All-America Third Team. It was Quintero's second All-America honor in as many days, as she was named to the NFCA Division II All-America Third Team on Wednesday.
