CSUN Soccer Shocks Oral Roberts! Plus: Volleyball Preseason Poll Released!
CSUN Men's Soccer kicked off their season with a thrilling 1-0 victory against Oral Roberts University on Sunday night at Case Soccer Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A late goal by Zack Harris with only 12 minutes remaining secured the Matadors' first win of the season.
CSUN dominated possession early in the game, displaying impressive footwork as they probed for openings in the Oral Roberts defense. The Golden Eagles defended stoutly, preventing the Matadors from penetrating the box. The first half was a physical battle, with 15 total fouls, nine of which were committed by CSUN.
Goalkeeper Dorian Drucks made a crucial save on a shot from Leonardo Almeida Seixas, keeping the game scoreless in the first half. CSUN had multiple opportunities from corner kicks but failed to convert.
The second half saw increased intensity, with several scrums for the ball in the box. Two yellow cards were issued in quick succession, one to CSUN's Hagan Cupido, marking the first of his collegiate career.
Arturo Reveles fired a shot just outside the box in the 54th minute, narrowly missing the target. In the 62nd minute, Drucks again came up big, saving a freekick from Seixas. Two minutes later, CSUN finally tested the ORU goalkeeper with a shot from Enrique Pineda, but it was saved. Then, with just 12 minutes left, Zack Harris found the back of the net, sealing the victory for CSUN.
Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Ranked #1 in Big West Preseason Poll!
The University of Hawai'i women's volleyball team is the preseason favorite in the Big West coaches' poll! They received 94 points, just ahead of Cal Poly. UH and Cal Poly each received five first-place votes. UC Davis came in third with 75 points, followed by UC Santa Barbara. Middle blocker Bri Gunderson was named to the Big West Preseason Coaches' Team after transferring from Eastern Washington.
The Rainbow Wahine have won five consecutive Big West titles and are gearing up for their final season in the conference. They open the 2025 season with the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic from Aug. 29-31 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, facing Marquette, Utah State, and San Diego.