Men's Baseball
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.
Men's Basketball
Pioneers Picked Sixth in 2025–26 CCAA Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches' PollALISO VIEJO, Calif. — The Cal State East Bay men's basketball team has been picked to finish sixth in the 2025–26 CCAA Preseason Coaches' Poll, as announced Thursday by the conference office. The Pioneers earned 91 points in the voting, rounding out the top half of the 12-team conference standings as they look to build on last year's promising campaign.
Pioneer Men's Basketball to Host Tip Off Dinner on October 25On October 25, Cal State East Bay men's basketball is proud to host its Tip Off Dinner as the 2025-26 season approaches.
Men's Cross Country
Pioneers Place Seventh at CCAA ChampionshipsCHICO, Calif. — Cal State East Bay men's cross country closed out the CCAA Championships with a seventh-place team finish on Saturday morning, led by Matthew Morgon, who cracked the top 20 with a fantastic performance.
Pioneers Place 8th, Morgan Finishes 9th at SF State InvitationalSAN FRANCISCO – The Cal State East Bay men's cross country team turned in a balanced effort at the SF State Invitational on Friday evening, finishing eighth overall in a competitive 14-team field stacked with some of the top Division II programs in the West Region.
Men's Golf
Hendricks makes late charge up the charts to claim FloCollege/CCAA Golfer of the WeekCal State East Bay's Peyton Hendricks has been selected as the FloCollege/CCAA Men's Golfer of the Week.
Pioneer Spotlight: Denise Paulsson and Oscar BlomqvistThis week's Pioneer Spotlight shines on Cal State East Bay golf, featuring two standout student-athletes from Sweden, senior Denise Paulsson of women's golf and junior Oscar Blomqvist of men's golf. Both have been instrumental in raising the program's profile on the national stage, helping their teams reach the NCAA Championships while embracing the full experience of being a Pioneer student-athlete.
Men's Soccer
Pioneers Secure CCAA Tournament Berth with Win over Chico StateHAYWARD, Calif. — Cal State East Bay men's soccer team earned their second straight CCAA Tournament berth with a key 2-1 victory over Chico State on Sunday afternoon. The Pioneers used a pair of second-half goals from Alejandro Zarate and Julian Valle to cap a strong performance on both sides of the ball and improve to 6-4-5 overall and 4-1-4 in CCAA play.
Pioneers Battle to Road Draw with Cal Poly PomonaPOMONA, Calif. - Cal State East Bay earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday afternoon, extending the Pioneers' unbeaten streak to four matches in CCAA play. Despite being outshot 20-3, East Bay made the most of its chances, scoring early and holding firm defensively down the stretch to secure the road point. The Pioneers moved to 5-4-5 overall and 3-1-4 in CCAA play.
Men's Track
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: Matthew Morgon
Women's Basketball
Pioneers Selected Eighth in 2025–26 CCAA Women’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ PollALISO VIEJO, Calif. — The Cal State East Bay women's basketball team has been selected to finish eighth in the 2025–26 CCAA Preseason Coaches Poll, the conference announced Thursday. The Pioneers earned 70 points in the voting, placing them in the middle of a highly competitive field that features several returning NCAA Tournament programs.
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.
Women's Cross Country
Pioneer Spotlight: Madison GomezAs a senior on the Cal State East Bay women's cross country and track & field teams, Madison Gomez has spent the past four years pushing her limits — both on the course and in the classroom. Her journey as a Pioneer is one rooted in growth, connection, and the drive to make the most of every opportunity.
Pioneers Place Fifth at CCAA Championships Behind Strong Pack EffortCHICO, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's cross country raced to fifth-place finish at the 2025 CCAA Championships on Friday morning at Hooker Oak Park. The Pioneers compiled a team score of 154 points, narrowly edging Cal State Monterey Bay (155) in a tightly contested race.
Women's Golf
Eroles Claims FloCollege/CCAA Golfer of the Week Honors after Winning the East Bay Fall InviteCarlota Eroles was named the FloCollege/CCAA Golfer of the Week after tying for first place in the 2025 East Bay Fall Invitational at Stonebrae.
Eroles Shares Co-Individual Title, Pioneers Finish Sixth at Bay Area InvitationalPLEASANTON, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's golf earned a sixth-place team finish and saw Carlota Eroles capture a share of the individual championship at the Bay Area Invitational, hosted this week in Pleasanton.
Women's Soccer
Sayfurahman’s Second Half Strike Gives Pioneers a DrawHAYWARD, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's soccer battled to a 1-1 draw against visiting Chico State on Sunday afternoon. The Pioneers moved to 4-4-2 in CCAA play with the draw, equalizing on a second-half goal from Sayfurahman.
Sayfurahman Hat Trick, Pearson Brace Power Past San Francisco StateSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's soccer put together one of its most complete performances of the season Friday afternoon, cruising to a 5–0 victory over San Francisco State. The Pioneers' attack was relentless from start to finish, powered by a hat trick from Mika Sayfurahman and a two-goal, one-assist outing from Morgan Pearson, while goalkeeper Natalie Hassmann recorded a seven-save shutout.
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.
Women's Swimming
Pioneers Topple UC Santa Cruz in Dual MeetHAYWARD, Calif. - The Cal State East Bay swimming team put together a dominant all-around performance on Saturday, defeating UC Santa Cruz 172–89 in a dual meet at the Pioneer Pool.
Pioneers Impress at UC DavisDAVIS, Calif. — The Cal State East Bay women's swimming team turned in several standout performances Friday afternoon in a dual meet at UC Davis, as the Pioneers battled the Division I Aggies and came away with multiple top finishes despite falling 192-70 in the team scoring.
Women's Track
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 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.
Women's Volleyball
Pioneers Sweep Cal Poly Humboldt to Secure CCAA Tournament BerthHAYWARD, Calif. — Cal State East Bay volleyball continued its strong play in conference action Saturday afternoon, sweeping Cal Poly Humboldt 25-15, 25-23, 27-25 at Pioneer Gymnasium. The victory improved the Pioneers to 13-9 overall and 10-4 in CCAA play while clinching a CCAA Tournament berth.
Pioneers Push Past Cougars in Four-Set VictoryHAYWARD, Calif. - Cal State East Bay volleyball celebrated Halloween night in winning fashion, taking down Cal State San Marcos 3–1 (21-25, 25-18, 25-11, 25-18) on Friday evening. After dropping a tightly contested opening set, the Pioneers stormed back with a dominant stretch of play behind strong attacking and a relentless defense improve to 12-9 overall and 9-4 in the CCAA.
Women's Water Polo
Cal State East Bay Athletics Remembers Dr. Cal CaplanWith great sadness and memory, Cal State East Bay Athletics mourns the loss of Dr. Cal Caplan, whose legacy will be forever carried in the Pioneer community. He was more than a coach as he bridged athletics and academics once he arrived on the Hayward campus.
Academic Awards Earned by Cal State East Bay Student-Athletes Throughout 2023-24The 2023-24 academic year was outstanding for many Cal State East Bay student-athletes and teams. Below is a list of the deserving teams and student-athletes of various academic awards sponsored by the CCAA, WWPA, PCSC, D2 ADA and various coaching associations nationwide.


