Gators basketball advances in CCAA playoffs
The SF State men’s basketball team routed Cal State Los Angeles 57-47 to move to the next round of the playoffs in front of its largest crowd of the season. The estimated 759…
SF State’s Decensae White featured on ESPN after Friday night victory
SF State’s Decensae White was featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter’s Top 10 playlist for a shot he hit in the final seconds Friday night. White hit the game-winner from three quarters court against the…
Gators battle Wildcats for a women’s loss, men’s victory
By Gabriella Gamboa and Frank Leal / Xpress SF State women’s basketball team fell short in Friday’s game against the Chico State Wildcats in a heated match that ended 53-54 on Feb. 8,…
Gator men’s basketball throttles Sonoma State Seawolves
The Gators were able to stifle the Sonoma State offense in a key win before winter break. The Gators handled their opponents easily Saturday night, trouncing the Seawolves 63-49 at The Swamp in…
Decensae White powers his way to Gators’ basketball court
Against all odds, Decensae White was determined to pave his own way. After three years of Division I basketball, he found his place as a Gator. White, 24, has gone down the road less…
Men’s basketball pummels Cal State Monterey Bay Otters 60-55
The Gators handled the visiting Cal State Monterey May Otters at The Swamp Saturday night, taking the second game of their season, 60-55. Both teams came into their second CCAA game looking to…
Men’s basketball edged out by Cal State East Bay Pioneers
The Gators opened up CCAA play against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers Friday night in a fiercely competitive match that ended 80-76 to the Pioneers. The game had the makings of a…
Gator men’s basketball edged out by Cal Bears in 89-80 loss
SF State put up a tough fight against the Division I UC Berkeley Golden Bears Tuesday night, but in the end the Gators came up short in an 89-80 loss at Haas Pavilion….
PHOTOS: Gator men’s basketball stumbles in ‘The Battle for San Francisco’
In what was billed as “The Battle for San Francisco,” the USF Dons easily defeated the SF State Gators 93-77 in an exhibition match at War Memorial Gymnasium. The Gators had a large student…
PREVIEW: Gator men’s basketball rebuilds team morale for upcoming season
The hardwood floor of the gym is polished, the doors are open and the Gator men’s basketball team is anxious to get their season started. The Gators are justified in their anxiety to put…
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…
SF State men’s basketball team beats Cal State Dominguez Hills for first time in seven years
The SF State men’s basketball game against the visiting Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros Wednesday, Feb. 22 proved to be a highlight of the Gators’ season. The victory marked the first time since…
SF State men’s basketball falls to Sonoma State after faulty performance
The SF States men’s basketball team ended their three-game winning streak Saturday after a 61-77 loss to the visiting Sonoma State Seawolves. The Seawolves shredded the Gators defense by stretching the lead to…
SF State’s Nefi Perdomo moves to 9th on all-time scoring list
Last week SF State junior shooting guard Nefi Perdomo surpassed the 1,000 point mark for his career total, becoming only the 12th player in the school’s history to reach this milestone. With 1,033…
SF State men’s basketball ends six-game losing streak, defeats UC San Diego
The SF State men’s basketball team scored six unanswered points to start the game and led the game all night against the visiting UC San Diego Tritons, winning 56-45 Saturday. Saturday’s victory broke the…
SF State men’s basketball team adds nine new transfers
New advances have been made to SF State men’s basketball team as the squad embraces nine new faces, including three Division I transfers. Despite being new to the school, these latest additions have…
SF State men’s bastketball team falls to undefeated Chico State
The crowd erupted repetitively in the last two minutes of the SF State men’s basketball game against the Chico State Wildcats. On their feet and shouting, fans cheered for a comeback as the…
New assistant coach brings dedication, leadership to men’s basketball team
To be a coach of a sport at any level requires a great degree of dedication, intelligence, patience and passion of the game. Newly-hired assistant basketball coach Alex Pribble, 26, possesses all those…
SF State men’s basketball preparing for successful season
Stacked with new faces and talent, the SF State men’s basketball team is eager to take on the new season with hopes of maintaining a winning record. The Gators are coming off a…
Phoenix O’Rourke looks to post-basketball future
The life of a student-athlete is in many ways like a Cirque Du Soleil act. Aside from lifting weights, conditioning and practicing in the off-season, players also have to deal with the same…
Gator co-captain retires from life on court
After four years of practices, wins and losses, and new and old teammates, senior guard and co-captain Phoenix O’Rourke stepped under the flourescent lights of “The Swamp” to play what could be his…
Gators squeeze past Wildcats in an overtime win
In a grueling, but thrilling, game against the Chico State Wildcats Friday, the SF State men’s basketball team overcame a late comeback and won 64-62 in overtime. The Gators’ six seniors: Phoenix O’…
Gators drop game against Stanislaus, season finale tonight
Heading into Thursday’s game tied for third place with Cal State San Bernardino in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, the Gators fell to 15-10 overall and 13-8 in the CCAA by losing to…
Gators face tough loss against Lumberjacks
Coming off a two-game road trip, the SF State men’s basketball team entered its last homestand poised to avenge a three-point loss suffered earlier in the season to the Humboldt State Lumberjacks. Humboldt…
Gators net much-needed win after tough loss to Humboldt
SF State’s men’s basketball team closed out its Spirit Week game series this Saturday with a 58-55 win over Sonoma State University. Coming off of a loss from the night before against Humboldt…
Gators break division champ’s streak
SF State wrapped up its homestand Friday and Saturday with back-to-back nail biting wins over the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes and the defending 2010 NCAA Division II National Champions, the Cal Poly…
Free-throw practice proves valuable for Gators
A basketball game is often won at the free-throw line when two physical and intense teams combine to commit 40 fouls. With two minutes and twenty five seconds remaining in the game between…
Men’s basketball acknowledge mistakes, prepare for future
Despite ending their four-game road trip with a 3-1 record, the SF State men’s basketball team is not satisfied. One game in particular that first-year head coach Paul Trevor would like for his team to…
