Pioneer Preview: Sept. 10-16
The second week of action is set to take place starting Thursday for women's volleyball, and Saturday for each soccer team. Cross Country takes to the course under the lights on Saturday in Ceres, and both East Bay golf teams tee off for the first time in 2025-26 on Monday.
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at GATOR CLASSIC
Thursday, September 11 – Saturday, September 13
SFFCU Gymnasium at Don Nasser Family Plaza | San Francisco, California
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Cal State East Bay (1-3) vs. Menlo (1-2) - 4 p.m.
Friday, September 12Cal State East Bay vs. No. 6 Tampa - 2 p.m.
Saturday, September 13
Cal State East Bay vs. Fresno Pacific - 11 a.m.
Cal State East Bay vs. Western Oregon - 3:30 p.m.
The Pioneers look to bounce back after dropping three straight in Hawaii. Their toughest test during the week in the upcoming Gator Classic (hosted by SF State) will be on Friday against No. 6 Tampa.
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WOMEN'S SOCCER |
JESSUP (1-1-0) at CAL STATE EAST BAY (1-1-1)
Senior Day
Saturday, September 13
Chabot College Soccer Field | Hayward, California
Kickoff: 1 p.m.
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The Pioneers will look to carry a dominant performance on Tuesday into Saturday's Senior Day matchup with Jessup. Prior to the match, 12 seniors on the women's soccer team will be honored. It will be the first meeting since 2008 between the Pioneers and Warriors.
East Bay's last outing was on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Hawai'i Pacific in the home opener. Morgan Pearson scored two goals in the win and Lexie Randolph had a goal and an assist as the Pioneers bounced back from going winless in their first two contests of the season.
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MEN'S SOCCER |
CAL STATE EAST BAY (1-1-0) at FRESNO PACIFIC
Saturday, September 13
Ramirez Field | Fresno, California
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
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The Pioneers split their first two matches of the season. After dropping the opener last Thursday, they bounced back on Saturday with a 3-2 win at Dominican (Calif.). Yuto Hatayama and Jonas Banouas each scored a goal in the win. East Bay will look to avenge a loss last season to FPU.
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MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at KIM DUYST TWILIGHT CROSS COUNTRY INVITE
Saturday, September 13
River Oaks Golf Course | Ceres, California
Start time (College Men's 8k): 8:30 p.m.
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A new season begins under the lights on Saturday for the Cal State East Bay men's cross country team, who was picked sixth in the CCAA Preseason Coaches Poll. Expected to run on Saturday for the Pioneers are Dylan Baptista, Nicholas Bawardi, Eion Daley, John Funderburg, Joaquin McGee, Matthew Morgon, Brandon Simpson, Chris Valderrama and Mark Velazquez-Patino.
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MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at KIM DUYST TWILIGHT CROSS COUNTRY INVITE
Saturday, September 13
River Oaks Golf Course | Ceres, California
Start time (College Women's 6k): 9 p.m.
LIVE RESULTS
The 2025 season starts on Saturday night for the Cal State East Bay women's cross country team, as the Pioneers were picked sixth in the CCAA Preseason Coaches Poll. Expected to compete in Saturday's Kim Duyst Twilight Cross Country Invite are Madison Armstrong, Hope Brookins, Yamilet Deniz, Madison Gomez, Natalie Goumashyan, Nelly Isidro, Angelique Martinez, Jenna Rodriguez, Miranda Salcedo, Rachael Simpson, Genevieve Tamondong, Jacklyn Velasquez and Grace Veloza.
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MEN'S GOLF |
No. 18 CAL STATE EAST BAY at WILDCAT CLASSIC
September 15-16
Peach Tree Golf & Country Club | Marysville, California
LIVE SCORING
The No. 18 Pioneer men's golf team will look to have another stellar season with many returners expected to compete as the new season tees off Monday. Lineups for the Pioneers in the Wildcat Classic will be provided once available.
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WOMEN'S GOLF |
No. 24 CAL STATE EAST BAY at RJGA SHOOTOUT AT ESTRELLA
September 15-16
The Golf Club at Estrella | Goodyear, Arizona
LIVE SCORING
Coming off a third straight appearance in the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships, the Pioneers begin a new journey in Arizona on Monday in the RJGA Shootout at Estrella. Lineups for the Pioneers in the Wildcat Classic will be provided once available.
Latest Women's Soccer
- Pearson's Pair of Goals Sparks 3-0 Shutout for Pioneers on TuesdayLIVERMORE, Calif. — On a warm yet windy Tuesday afternoon at Las Positas College Soccer Field, Cal State East Bay women's soccer delivered a dominant second-half performance to secure a 3-0 non-conference victory over Hawai'i Pacific. The Pioneers netted all three goals in a span of less than 10 minutes, with senior Morgan Pearson leading the charge with a brace.
- Kern Scores First Goal of Season on Sunday in 1-1 Draw at DUSAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's soccer earned a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon against Dominican at Kennelly Field, with both sides finding the net in the second half. East Bay Senior Abigail Kern provided the breakthrough for the Pioneers before the Penguins leveled late off a header from a corner kick.
- Sayfurahman Scores a Goal and Adds Assist in Thursday's Season OpenerCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Cal State East Bay women's soccer opened its 2025 season Thursday evening at Mountain Lion Stadium, falling 3-2 to UC Colorado Springs. The Pioneers struck twice in the first half, but the Mountain Lions responded with two second-half goals to claim the win.
- 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 Preview: Sept. 3-9On Thursday, the 2025-26 athletic year officially commences for Cal State East Bay. Building on what was a phenomenal year in 2024-25, three of the Pioneer teams start action on the road looking to make their bold mark in NCAA Division II and the CCAA. Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer and Men's Soccer will each chase a repeat appearance in the CCAA Tournament and perhaps go for more.
- Cal State East Bay Soccer Matches to be Played Off Campus in 2025The 2025 season for Cal State East Bay Men's and Women's Soccer is a season worth looking forward to following outstanding 2024 seasons. However, home matches this coming season for the Pioneers will not be played at Pioneer Stadium.