Graduating SF State athletes ponder their next steps after college
The last out has been called and the finish line has been crossed. The next step for SF State’s senior collegiate athletes will be to move forward. Soon they must choose between pursuing…
Running or walking, SF State’s 5k brings awareness
When he crossed the finish line first, 23-year-old kinesiology major Christian Swanson got to live his year-long dream of running for wellness. After his grandfather suffered a stroke a year ago, Swanson was…
SF State athletes strive to stay in shape during offseason
For many students the summer is the perfect time to unwind from the monotony of the semester, but student athletes don’t have that luxury. Their summers are the time to increase training and…
SF State freshmen try to avoid infamous freshman 15
At the end of the semester, in a flurry of finals and stress-ridden assignments, many students can look back at the late-night Village Market pizza and the decision to take the elevator to…
SF State baseball gets a win in last home game as they bid farewell to senior athletes
The last home game of the season for SF State baseball ended on a high note Sunday as the Gators took down Cal State University East Bay in a 4-2 victory, splitting the series….
SF State goalkeeper hopes to further career as soccer coach
Mike McNeill eats, sleeps and breathes soccer, but his time as a player is almost up. The goalkeeper for the men’s soccer team is finishing his athletic collegiate career in his junior year,…
SF State baseball beats CSU East Bay in close game despite poor field conditions
Errors were the name of Friday’s baseball game as SF State nearly let the win slip by during their series opener against Cal State University East Bay. The Gators managed to defeat the…
SF State wins one of four-game series against Cal State San Bernardino
Solid pitching and fielding were not enough to prevent the SF State men’s baseball team from losing at home to conference rivals Cal State San Bernardino Sunday. The final game of the four-game…
SF State coaches maximize limited scholarship funds for athletes
When it comes to the sports of SF State, dedication and commitment are two characteristics that can directly lead to financial consideration. For coaches, these are two of the key components to consider…
SF State Gator softball closes season with doubleheader against Sonoma State Seawolves
Three Gator athletes were carted out of the first inning due to injuries during softball’s season-ending doubleheader Saturday that only continued Sonoma State domination of the home team. The Gators could not prevent…
Sonoma State pitcher shuts down SF State softball at home
Sonoma State’s starting pitcher Samantha Lipperd dominated SF State’s softball team earlier today by keeping the Gators scoreless in back to back games. Coming into the matchup, Lipperd was leading all three divisions…
Gator softball sweeps Cal State Stanislaus in tight back-to-back games
The SF State softball team snapped a four-game losing streak after sweeping the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors in the doubleheader Tuesday. The Gators managed to grab the win with clutch-hitting in the waning moments of…
SF State track star runs out of eligibility, still plans to continue her studies
For every student athlete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, timing is everything. Athletes have limited time and semesters to compete at the collegiate level, and each athlete aims to make an impression…
SF State men’s baseball splits Sunday doubleheader against CSU Monterey Bay
The SF State men’s baseball team experienced both highs and lows in the double header against California State University Monterey Bay Sunday afternoon. The Gators earned a win in the first game, beating the Otters 13-7, but failed…
SF State sports clubs aim to meet new expectations
Samba dancing and club hopping are not traditional ways to raise money for sports clubs. But when it comes to success, club sports rely on these fundraising opportunities as a way to earn money and…
SF State’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club founders train while helping students
Two students with a passion for the Brazilian ground fighting sport known as jiujitsu have brought it to SF State as a cash-free recreational club. Kevin Heung, 24, Justin Orozco, 22, co-founders of…
Keeping the gender balance in SF State athletics hinders creation of men’s track team
Gender equity laws and limited funding together confine SF State’s athletic program, leaving the school without a men’s track and field team. These constraints have fragmented who can participate in the school’s sports…
PHOTOS: SF State Distance Carnival showcases track and field athletes
Hundreds of athletes came to SF State’s Cox Stadium Friday, April 6 to compete in outdoor track and field event “The Distance Carnival,” marking the second home meet for the Gators, who had…
SF State sports teams develop stronger connections with communication off the field
When the game is on the line and the pressure is on from the opposing team, trusting teammates could be the difference between a win and a loss. Daily practices can help prepare…
SF State women’s rugby tackles stereotypes and gender roles
Burly athletes sprinting up and down the field aiming to hit others with bone-crushing tackles aren’t images typically associated with female athletes. A group of 10 athletic women from SF State has taken…
SF State track and field athletes excel at national championships
Whether they propel a metal ball or their bodies through the air, three track and field athletes have managed to excel to the highest level of collegiate competition. Sophomore Keenya McDaniel and seniors…
No trophies for SF State wrestling team at nationals
In front of 4,000 spectators the top wrestlers from Division II showcased their skills at the sport’s premier collegiate tournament. Unfortunately for the SF State wrestling team, hard work and persistence failed to…
SF State baseball overcomes Sonoma State in ninth inning
The SF State Gators earned another late win beating Sonoma State 6-5 Saturday. An error plated Mark Lindsay for the decisive run in the only game of the non-conference series against the defending-champion…
SF State softball team splits doubleheader of three-game series against Grand Canyon
Solid pitching was the key component in both games of the doubleheader Thursday that pitted the SF State women’s softball team against the non-conference opponent Grand Canyon Antelopes. The Gators won the first game…
SF State men’s basketball bench players prove their value
For SF State men’s basketball team, the athletes coming off the bench have enhanced the team’s success by outscoring opposing benches in 19 games. The 2011-2012 season for the team ended with a losing…
PHOTOS: SF State baseball continues three-game win streak in doubleheader against Cal State LA
The SF State Gators baseball team managed late comebacks in both game Saturday, beating the Cal State LA Golden Eagles 2-1 in their doubleheader. The key components to the wins was clutch hitting…
SF State baseball overcomes three-run deficit to win in the ninth inning
The SF State baseball team had a ninth inning comeback against Cal State Los Angeles Friday, defeating the California Collegiate Athletic Association leaders 8-7. The win advanced the Gators to an overall record of 6-7…
Triathlon added to list of club sports at SF State
The newest club sport on campus is one of the most challenging athletic activities: triathlon. While the idea of running a three-sport event may intimidate some people, the founding members of the triathlon…
SF State softball team splits Saturday doubleheader against UC San Diego
The women’s Gator softball team managed to steal a win from the 10th ranked UC San Diego Tritons at home on Saturday. The doubleheader allowed for both teams to come out with a win. Though…
SF State to increase student fees to pay for new recreation center
Student fee increases are nothing new, but this semester a newly-approved fee requires students to pay for a campus recreation center that will not be completed for several years after most students have…
