When Miranda McDonnell arrived at Cal State East Bay, she never imagined how deeply the experience would shape her life. From her first practice as a Pioneer to hoisting the conference championship trophy in 2019, every moment—on and off the pool deck—became part of the foundation for the person she is today.

RENO, Nev. — The Cal State East Bay women's swim team turned in a strong effort against NCAA Division I opponent Nevada, earning several runner-up finishes and an event win despite falling 174–67 in the team standings.

HAYWARD, Calif. – The Cal State East Bay women's swim team turned in a strong showing against the University of the Pacific in their first meet of the 2025-26 season.  The Pioneers shined with multiple event victories and standout relay performances but ultimately fell 147.5–114.5. EB will be back in action on October 4 when they head to Reno for a dual meet with Nevada.

COLUMBIA, 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.

The 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.

In 2024-25, the academic year once again was outstanding for many Cal State East Bay student-athletes and teams.

On Sunday evening inside Pioneer Gymnasium, Cal State East Bay hosted its Pioneer Athletic Awards Banquet, for the first time named 'The Pios'. Student-athletes from Cal State East Bay were honored for athletic, academic and community impact. Men's soccer goalkeeper and 2024-25 SAAC President Kelekolio Mateo Jr. was the emcee for the special event.