This Week in Pioneer Athletics (Oct.. 16-22)
Alumni Weekend is approaching this week with activities surrounding volleyball and men's and women's soccer on Thursday in Hayward as well as the Pioneers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday.
Both soccer programs host a match on Thursday and are on the road at Cal State Monterey Bay on Sunday. Volleyball playes a home-and-home series with CSUMB, hosting on Thursday and playing in Seaside on Saturday. Women's swimming competes in two meets as part of the Slug Shootout in Santa Cruz, both Cross Country teams run on Saturday morning in the Bronco Invitational to wrap up the regular season and both golf teams travel to Hawaii.
MEN'S SOCCER |
SAN FRANCISCO STATE (0-6-4, 0-2-2 CCAA) at CAL STATE EAST BAY (4-5-1, 3-1-0 CCAA)
Thursday, October 17
Pioneer Stadium | Hayward, California
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m.
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CAL STATE EAST BAY at CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY
Sunday, October 20
Cardinale Stadium | Seaside, California
Kickoff: 2 p.m.
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Last Friday, the Pioneers lost on a last-second goal by Cal Poly Pomona, but responded nicely with a 2-0 victory on Sunday over Cal State San Bernardino. They host SF State on Thursday, but travel on the road to Seaside on Sunday for a matchup against Cal State Monterey Bay.
WOMEN'S SOCCER |
SAN FRANCISCO STATE (3-8-0, 0-4-0 CCAA) at CAL STATE EAST BAY (5-5-1, 1-3-0 CCAA)
Thursday, October 17
Pioneer Stadium | Hayward, California
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
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CAL STATE EAST BAY at CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY
Sunday, October 20
Cardinale Stadium | Seaside, California
Kickoff: 11:30 a.m.
WATCH | LIVE STATS | TICKETS
The Pioneers will look to snap a three-match losing streak on Thursday when they host San Francisco State. On Friday, East Bay made a push to come back against No. 2 Cal Poly Pomona, but came up short, falling 3-2. On Sunday, the Pioneers lost on a goal in the final minute to Cal State San Bernardino.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL |
CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY (3-12, 2-6 CCAA) at CAL STATE EAST BAY (7-9, 2-6 CCAA)
Thursday, October 17
Opening Serve: 5 p.m.
Pioneer Gymnasium | Hayward, California
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CAL STATE EAST BAY at CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY
Saturday, October 19
Opening Serve: 5 p.m.
The Kelp Bed | Seaside, California
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The Pioneers were swept last week in a pair of CCAA matches in Southern California and will look to end a three-match losing streak on Thursday when they host Cal State Monterey Bay. They face the Otters again on Saturday but on the road in Seaside.
WOMEN'S SWIMMING |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at SLUG SHOOTOUT
Friday, October 18: 3 p.m. (Meet #1)
Saturday, October 19: 10 a.m. (Meet #2)
UCSC Pool | Santa Cruz, California
WATCH
The Pioneers will compete in a pair of separate meets on the UCSC campus in Santa Cruz to continue their fall schedule on Friday and Saturday.
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at BRONCO INVITATIONAL
Saturday, October 19
Start time (Men's 8k open): 10:15 a.m.
Baylands Park | Sunnyvale, California
LIVE RESULTS
Placing third last week in the SF State Invitational men's 8k was Cole McKain while the team placed fourth among 12 teams. The Pioneers will look for a strong finish to the regular season on Saturday in the Bronco Invitational.
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at BRONCO INVITATIONAL
Saturday, October 19
Start time (Women's 6k open): 11 a.m.
Baylands Park | Sunnyvale, California
LIVE RESULTS
Saturday's Bronco Invitational will be the final meet of the 2024 regular season for the Pioneers before the CCAA Champonships the following week. Last Friday, Madison Gomez placed 14th in the women's 6k at the SF State Invitational in a field of 103 entered runners.
MEN'S GOLF |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at DENNIS ROSE INTERCOLLEGIATE
Monday, October 21 - Tuesday, October 22
Mauna Lani Golf Course | Waimea, Hawaii
LIVE SCORING
The Pioneers have won all three of their tournaments in fall 2024 and will look to continue their outstanding play on the course as they travel to Hawaii. Monday and Tuesday's Dennis Rose Intercollegiate will be the first of two tournaments next week in Hawaii for the Pioneers.
WOMEN'S GOLF |
CAL STATE EAST BAY at DENNIS ROSE INTERCOLLEGIATE
Monday, October 21 - Tuesday, October 22
The Village Course at Waikoloa | Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
LIVE SCORING
Monday and Tuesday's Dennis Rose Intercollegiate will be the first of two tournaments next week in Hawaii for the Pioneers who will look to finish strong in those tournaments to wrap up 2024. They return to action after placing ninth in a very competitive field during the National Preview on October 7-8.
Latest Men's Golf
- Pioneer Spotlight: Alan SueOf all head coaches currently at Cal State East Bay, Alan Sue has held such a role the longest among the group as he is in the 20th year in that role, and 25th year coaching overall with the Pioneers. Overseeing men's and women's golf, Sue has seen so much success with both teams, including 17 tournament championships as an NCAA Division II member, back-to-back appearances by the women's golf program in the NCAA Division II Championships and conference championships in the CalPac and CCAA just to name a few.
- TOURNAMENT RECAP: Men's Golf at Southwest Airlines HPU Shark ShootoutWAIKOLOA VILLAGE, Hawaii - The Cal State East Bay men's golf team concluded its Fall 2024 season with a strong second-place finish at the Southwest Airlines HPU Sharks Shootout, held Friday and Saturday at The Village Course at Waikoloa. Competing against a field of 19 teams, the Pioneers demonstrated their prowess on the par-70 course, completing 36 holes over two rounds.
- TOURAMENT RECAP: Men's Golf at Dennis Rose IntercollegiateWAIMEA, Hawaii — Cal State East Bay's men's golf team finished fourth out of 19 teams at the Dennis Rose Intercollegiate held Monday and Tuesday at the Mauna Lani North Course. The two-round tournament, played on the par-72, 6,913-yard course, saw the Pioneers compete over 36 holes against a strong field.
- Ananjan Kaushik Named FloCollege CCAA Men's Golfer of the WeekALISO VIEJO, Calif. - After Cal State East Bay men's golf won its third straight tournament this fall on Tuesday, the Pioneers' lowest scorer in the tournament, Ananjan Kaushik, was named FloCollege CCAA Men's Golfer of the Week for October 8-15.
- Pioneer Men's Golf Wins Third Tournament in a Row at Otter InvitationalSEASIDE, Calif. - The Otter Invitational golf tournament showcased impressive performances from various teams, with Cal State East Bay men's golf team emerging as the team champion at Bayonet Golf Course on Monday and Tuesday. They finished with a total score of 868 (+4) over the three rounds, showcasing consistency and skill throughout the tournament.
- Cal State East Bay Athletics Champions Diversity, Equity, and InclusionHAYWARD, Calif. – Cal State East Bay is proud to reaffirm its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as integral components of our campus culture and community. In our ongoing efforts to foster an environment where every individual feels valued and respected, we are excited to join the NCAA in celebrating its 2024 Week of Inclusion.