The double standard in sports
LSU’s impressive season and championship win was unfortunately outshined by an outpour of media criticism surrounding power forward Angel Reese’s celebration toward Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.
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Women’s volleyball advances to Sweet 16
The University of San Diego’s Volleyball team is currently ranked no. 3 in the NCAA tournament, with a current record of 29-1. The Division I volleyball championship began on Dec. 1 for the Toreros, meaning the Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) hosted the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) for the first round. Toreros showed school spirit and support as just under 2,700 people were in attendance.
Read moreUSD rugby players eligible for pay
For the first time in history, players on the USD men’s club rugby team will have an opportunity for pay. They are the first club to join the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Association. NIL is a policy under the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that allows athletes to get paid for brand deals, regarding their name, image or likeness.
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The No. 2 ranked team earned the 2022 WCC Championship. Hear from the athletes at their game against Saint Mary’s leading up to this victory about what it takes to succeed.
Read moreA standing ovation for the USD Athletic Department
As the athletes and coaches at USD have put their all into the fields, courts, and waterways this year, the Athletic Department staff have been putting in hard work behind the scenes to make the show run smoothly. New facilities and office traditions made this year a great one.
Read morePostseason preview: USD Baseball
The USD Baseball team has one final regular season series coming up against Gonzaga University on May 20, and then will look forward to the WCC championship tournament on May 25. Baseball feels confident about their chances to achieve their goal of winning the tournament and heading to the NCAA regional postseason.
Read moreSoftball coach’s journey to USD
USD’s head softball coach MJ Knighten went through a few twists and turns to find her way to the Toreros. Knighten is excited about the positive steps forward her team is taking on the field as athletes and off the field as better people.
Read moreKingsley crowned champion in Colorado
USD redshirt junior Harrison Kingsley won the Mark Simpson Invitation tournament hosted by the University of Colorado, Boulder on Sept. 28. It’s been Kingsley’s dream to win a collegiate golf tournament since he started playing the sport, and reaching the milestone has only increased his confidence in himself.
Read moreThis is NCAA qualifier Gianna Sbarbaro
Sophomore Gianna Sbarbaro has proven herself to be an inspirational runner with strong dedication that led her to becoming the first Torero among both men and women to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championship. However, there is much more to her story.
Read moreNCAA sets Nov. 25 start date for college basketball
The 2020 college basketball season will start 15 days late to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 Eric Boose / Sports Editor The 2020 college basketball season officially has a start date. Division I men’s and women’s basketball teams are allowed to play their first games on Nov. 25, the […]
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