This Week in Pioneer Athletics (Oct. 9-15)
More Pioneer action comes your way this week. Both cross country teams head across they Bay to run in Golden Gate Park at the SF State Invitational, volleyball plays a pair of matches in Southern California and both soccer teams host a match on Friday and Sunday in Hayward. Men's golf will also look to continue their excellent fall season on Monday and Tuesday in the Otter Invitational after two team tournament wins.
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MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at SF STATE INVITATIONAL
Friday, October 11
Start time (Men's 8k): 3:30 p.m.
Golden Gate Park (Speedway Meadow) | San Francisco, California
LIVE RESULTS
Only two regular season meets remain for the Pioneers, both in the Bay Area. After three meets, Cole McKain has led the charge as the top runner for Cal State East Bay in each meet this season. On September 28 in the Cougar Challenge, McKain reached a personal best 8k time of 24:57.4.
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WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at SF STATE INVITATIONAL
Friday, October 11
Start time (Women's 6k): 4:15 p.m.
Golden Gate Park (Speedway Meadow) | San Francisco, California
LIVE RESULTS
The Pioneers are coming off a fifth place finish in the Cougar Challenge, as they won't have to go to far for Friday's meet in San Francisco. Madison Gomez was the top finisher for the Pioneers in the Cougar Challenge with a 6k time of 22:07.3 for 13th place.
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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL |
CAL STATE EAST BAY (7-7, 2-4 CCAA) at No. 8 CAL POLY POMONA (12-1, 6-0 CCAA)
Friday, October 11
Opening Serve: 3 p.m.
Kellogg Gym | Pomona, California
WATCH | LIVE STATS | TICKETS
CAL STATE EAST BAY at CAL STATE SAN MARCOS
Saturday, October 12
Opening Serve: 1 p.m.
The Sports Center | San Marcos, California
WATCH | LIVE STATS | TICKETS
The Pioneers snapped a three-match losing streak on Friday by sweeping Cal State Dominguez Hills. The following day, Cal State East Bay and No. 19 Cal State LA played to five sets, but the Pioneers came up short. East Bay will play a pair of matches in Southern California this week, starting with a Friday afternoon showdown at No. 8 Cal Poly Pomona.
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MEN'S SOCCER |
No. 18 CAL POLY POMONA (6-1-2, 1-0-1 CCAA) CAL STATE EAST BAY (3-4-1, 2-0-0 CCAA)
Friday, October 11
Pioneer Stadium | Hayward, California
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR (CASH ONLY)
CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO at CAL STATE EAST BAY
Sunday, October 13
Pioneer Stadium | Hayward, California
Kickoff: 11:30 a.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR (CASH ONLY)
Cal State East Bay is off to a great start in CCAA play this season with a pair of road victories. Adan Corona was named CCAA Defensive Player of the Week following some crucial saves to preserve a win on Friday. The Pioneers' goal scoring is coming from a different player each goal.
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WOMEN'S SOCCER |
No. 2 CAL POLY POMONA (8-0-1, 1-0-1 CCAA) CAL STATE EAST BAY (5-3-1, 1-1-0 CCAA)
Friday, October 11
Pioneer Stadium | Hayward, California
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR (CASH ONLY)
CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO at CAL STATE EAST BAY
Sunday, October 13
Pioneer Stadium | Hayward, California
Kickoff: 2 a.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS
TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR (CASH ONLY)
Abigail Kern scored a late goal in the conference opener last Friday to break a scoreless tie on the road at Cal Poly Humboldt, leading to a 1-0 win. However, the Pioneers were unable to find the net on Sunday at Sonoma State. They will look to get back on the winning track Friday evening when they host No. 2 Cal Poly Pomona. East Bay then hosts Cal State San Bernardino on Sunday.
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MEN'S GOLF |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at OTTER INVITATIONAL
Monday, October 14 - Tuesday, October 15
Bayonet Golf Course | Seaside, California
LIVE SCORING
Having already won their first two fall tournaments, the Pioneers will look for more on Monday and Tuesday at the Otter Invitational. They were the team champion of the Wildcat Classic with five golfers in the top-10 on the leaderboard.
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