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2015: A year in hashtags
Golden State wins, again
A look at some of 2015's trending topics
By Louis LaVenture
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NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR
49ERS GIVE HEAD COACH THE BOOT
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OBAMA SHEDS TEARS OVER GUN VIOLENCE
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MEN'S HOOPS LOSE TWO GAMES IN A ROW
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CSUEB Starbucks to host first event By Zaira Castro CONTRIBUTOR
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The best start in franchise history continued on Tuesday for the Golden State Warriors. Golden State improved to 33-2 overall and 17-0 at Oracle Arena this year after they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 109-88. The Warriors got a bit of a scare when the league’s reigning Most Valuable Player, Stephen Curry, limped after hitting his leg on Lakers center Roy Hibbert in the third quarter. However, Curry stayed in the game and finished with 17 points in just 27 minutes of playing time. Klay Thompson was dominant, scoring 36 points in the win, 22 of which came in the first quarter. It was the second game in two days for the dubs who easily beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday 111-101. The splash brothers, Curry and Thompson, both scored 30 points in the win and forward Draymond Green made NBA history. Green became the second Warrior and the fifteenth player in NBA history to record three triple-doubles in consecutive games. Green was just one assist short of the record in the fourth quarter when he gave Curry a handoff and he connected on a three-pointer to give him his tenth assist. Green currently leads the NBA with 7 triple-doubles this season. Harrison Barnes made his return to the lineup after missing 16 games with a lower leg injury. The fans at Oracle Arena gave Barnes a standing ovation when he entered the game, which gave Interim Head Coach Luke Walton more
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Women’s basketball goes streaking By Louis LaVenture
For the first time in Cal State East Bay’s history the campus Starbucks will host a spoken-word event as part of a collaboration between Associated Students Inc. and Aramark. On Jan. 13, students can grab a free drink equal to or less than $5 and take in performances by professional spoken-word artists. The event, Fraps and Flows, will take place from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is not an open event due to limited space. It was ASI’s and ASI Special Events Coordinator Marc Cochran’s idea to bring professional spoken-word artists to CSUEB. Students will not perform at this event because Cochran felt that ASI should represent artists from all over the East Bay rather than just CSUEB students. “Our backyard is Oakland . . . we need to make sure we know what’s going on in the East Bay, so that we can cater to the student demographic,” said Cochran. He explained that the inspiration for this event was to bring something new to the university that connected with what’s going on in the area. This will be the first event that ASI will host during the winter quarter and it will be followed by two more events that will occur during the year. ASI did not disclose the cost for the events yet. Campus events have been on the
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Forget the Golden State Warriors, Cal State East Bay has a winning streak of its own. The women’s basketball squad is 11-2 this season including a perfect 5-0 in California Collegiate Athletic Conference games. This includes a nine-game winning streak that started with a 68-51 victory over Notre Dame de Namur on Nov. 27 at Pioneer Gymnasium on the Hayward campus. The success comes after the Pioneers put together a near championship season in 2014-2015. CSUEB went 20-11 last season and lost in the CCAA championship game to the number one seeded Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros. The Pioneers haven’t lost a game since Nov. 21 when Metro State beat them 85-80 in overtime in Colorado. Despite the string of victories, CSUEB Head Coach Suzy Barcomb knows that her team has room for improvement. “We want to be a team that defends and is relentless on the glass for the entire game,” Barcomb said. “We know there are going to be nights when we don’t shoot it particularly well and we must be able to rely upon our defense and rebounding ability to get stops.” Senior forward Tori Breshers is currently the school’s third all-time
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CSUEB women's basketball Head Coach Suzy Barcomb talks to her team during a time out in the second half of a 5946 victory over San Francisco State on Jan. 1 at Pioneer Gymnasium on the Hayward campus.
leading scorer with just over 1,100 points. Breshers has dominated this season and leads the team in scoring, field goals, free throws, rebounds and blocks. Breshers is also third in the CCAA conference, scoring an average of 17.2 points per game and the Pioneers are fourth
overall in total offense and defense. CSUEB thumped rival San Francisco State 59-46 on New Year’s Day in Hayward. Senior guard Shannon Bland had 13 points, 5 assists and 2 steals in the win. Fellow senior guard Madison Craig chipped in 11 points and Breshers was the third leading
scorer in the game for CSUEB with 10 points. The Gators had some momentum after the first quarter as they took a one-point advantage into the second period, 18-17.
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NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR The San Francisco 49ers fired their first year Head Coach Jim Tomsula on Sunday after the team finished the season 5-11. Was this a surprise? No. The 49ers had their worst season since 2007 when they went 5-11, and the lack of talent was obvious. Tomsula seemed to be a placeholder for something better, which the team will pursue in the off-season. Owner Jed York said in a press conference on Monday that the team would “eat” the $14 million left on the former coach’s contract. Tomsula was hired last January after the team let go of former Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who is now at the helm of the University of Michigan football program. The move was met with criticism from fans and the media because of
Harbaugh’s success and Tomsula’s lack of experience. This team and management is a far cry from the glory days of the franchise in the 1980s and 1990s that earned five championships. Tomsula was the 49ers defensive line coach since 2007 but had only been a head coach once, for the Rhein Fire of the NFL Europe league. Harbaugh took the team to three consecutive NFC championships from 2011-2013 and one Super Bowl appearance, a loss to the Baltimore Ravens in 2012. Reports from several NFL insiders at ESPN said that the 49ers would interview former NFL head coach and two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Denver Broncos, Mike Shanahan. The team is apparently also interested in Sean Payton who is currently under contract with the New Orleans Saints and former Oakland Raiders Coach Hue Jackson, who is the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.
York also announced on Monday that General Manager Trent Baalke would be retained in his same role. It was a bit of a surprise since Baalke is responsible for assembling the roster that won just five games this season. However, York expressed his confidence in Baalke saying that his track record for putting together championship caliber teams is what helped him keep his job. Harbaugh sent a jab San Francisco’s way on Sunday when he tweeted, “Do not be deceived. You will reap what you sow.” The 49ers lost several key players to free agency and retirement during the off season and Baalke was unable to replace the talent, leaving more than $30 million in salary cap room that went unused. The 49ers also have 12 picks in this year’s draft where they will be picking seventh overall. Critics said that the money left on the table was a clear indication that the team had no intention on
being competitive this season, instead tanking for higher draft picks. The new coach will have to rebuild the roster through the draft, trades and free agency, including making a decision on maligned quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick was benched this season and if the team decides to keep him he will make over $12 million next year. Former first round draft pick Blaine Gabbert took over for Kaepernick a month into the season. It was later revealed by the team that Kaepernick had a shoulder injury which he had surgery on last month. Chip Kelly, who was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles last week, has also expressed interest in the 49ers coaching vacancy. Kelly is known for his innovative offense and strategies that led to a disconnect between him and his players during his three years at the helm of the Eagles.
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Religious activists are back for the New Year It’s the New Year and Cal Sate East Bay’s favorite religious activist group is back at it again. Year after year activists, promoters, and organizations walk the campus talking with students, staff and professors. Most passersby ignore the handouts and brochures, but it’s hard to ignore it when students are being yelled at. Tuesday, Christian Evangelist activists Levi Cross and J.K. engaged with Alex Manu, freshman guard on CSUEB’s men’s basketball team.
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It’s 2016, that means new events! Check out what’s happening this month in the East Bay.
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GoldenMass Gate Second Bridge Inside View: Critical Fridays Art, Architecture, Photography Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Time: Free 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Cost: Free3100 Adeline St., Berkeley
Location: Presidio Officers’ Club, Moraga AveBerkeley Critical Mass is San a group bike ride that nue and Graham Street, Francisco begins at the Ashby BART Station. Riders begin to gather at 5:30 p.m. and off the at 6local p.m. Those looking to learn moretake about every second of the Gate month. A local wonder that isFriday the Golden Bridge canrider frequently brings a sound system to make come for an evening with Bob David. An ar-the rides a rolling bike party. Jump New41 chitect and photographer Davidinto hasthe spent Year a funrelated outdoor where can yearswith in work to activity the bridge. He you helped meet newthe people. Massexhibit welcomes to curate 75th Critical anniversary of the riders of all abilities. bridge at the California Historical Society. His photos, documents and lively stories about the bridge provide invaluable insight into this beloved icon of the Bay Area.
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Peet’s Theatre Grand Opening Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: Free Location: 2025 Addison St., Berkeley, CA The grand opening of the new Peet’s Theatre in Berkeley is this Saturday! The Thrust stage, which opened in 1980 as Berkeley Rep’s first permanent home, is the Peet’s Theatre in recognition of a new partnership with Peet’s Coffee. To celebrate the opening, the community is welcomed to act on the new stage, take a backstage tour, participate in workshops in clowning, stage combat, improv and more. There will also be food trucks for the public outside of the theatre.
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Biella Room, University Library, CSUEB Hayward Campus
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Sponsored by the Diversity Development program series, come learn about students with invisible disabilities. There will be a presentation for faculty, staff and students by Drs. Sarah Taylor, Shubha Kashinath and Catherine Brown. There will be a panel discussion about the most common disabilities among our students and the strengths and challenges associated with these disabilities.
Oakland Restaurant week is an opportunity to experience high-end restaurants in Oakland on a budget. The week features over 40 restaurants, and for 10 days, foodies can order off pre-fixed lunch and/or dinner menus that vary in price from $20, $30, $40 and $50. Take these two weeks of restaurant deals and feed your inner foodie!
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15th Annual “No Pants” BART Ride
Bare Bones: “Now Circa Then” by Carly Mensch
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free Location: All BART trains
Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $10 Location: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd Street, Hayward
For the 15th year, BART riders are welcomed to ride BART and Muni on Sunday without pants! Riders are required to wear normal clothes on top and colorful, interesting underwear on the bottom. BART asks that everyone is still covered, as nudity is not welcomed. Riders are asked to act completely normal, pretend to go about their day, just not wearing any pants. In addition, if questioned, the response should be “I forgot to wear pants!”
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline The park district in Oakland will be celebrating its 8th annual ‘Day of Service’ that continues Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of solidarity, improving lives and bridging social barriers to move our country closer together. East Bay Regional Park District needs volunteers that will help restore the MLK Memorial grove and our marches by cleaning and removing invasive plants. Wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes.
“Now Circa Then” finds Gideon, an avid historical re-enactor passionate about his work and Margie a small town girl from Michigan who just moved to New York, in need of a job. They discover more about each other, from their initial animosity while working in the Lower East Side museum. Find out what spirited things happen to the young New York couple in this stage comedy by Playwright Carly Mensch.
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Celebration & Oratorical Festival Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Senior Community Center, 13909 E. 14th St., San Leandro San Leandro students will perform an original or well-known essay, speech or poem that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrates his message of peace, tolerance and social justice. Attend the event or submit an entry form to participate.
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California cracks down on hoverboards By Louis LaVenture
NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR The hoverboard craze exploded in 2015 and the motorized devices were one of the hottest gift items during the holiday season. However, new owners of the boards in California will have to adhere to several new laws or risk being ticketed. California lawmakers put several restrictions on the devices that went into effect on Jan. 1. The new laws require that riders must be at least 16 years old, wear a helmet on public property, stay under 15 miles per hour and only ride on streets with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less in the bike lane, according to a press statement from the California Highway Patrol.
Seventeen-year-old Hayward resident Joshua Ramirez received a hoverboard for Christmas. On Dec. 26, he was riding his device on A Street in North Hayward when an Alameda County Sheriff stopped him and told him of the impending restrictions. “He flagged me down and gave me a heads up about the helmet thing,” Ramirez said. “I didn’t know I had to wear a helmet or stay off the sidewalk. I hate helmets, I’ll risk it.” Riders caught violating any of the new provisions could be cited and fined up to $250. Southland Mall in Hayward is one such place to ban the use of the devices in their facility. According to mall security, the use of hoverboards is banned inside the building and violators will be asked to leave.
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2015 recap By Kris Stewart CONTRIBUTOR Politics #Trump dominated the trending topics section across all social media platforms due to his crass, unfiltered comments on immigration, terrorism and pretty much every other subject brought up during GOP debates. With suggestions like deporting all Muslims, suggesting that Hispanics that come to the US are rapists and murderers or discussing how we need to penetrate the internet to stop terrorism, he continues to prove that he is not only one of the worst presidential candidates for the current election but he’s also unmolested by intelligence. The world was viewed through a rainbow filter when the Supreme Court of the United States approved same sex marriage across all 50 states. #HilaryClinton was interviewed for 11 hours about #Benghazi, which was more of an interrogation in which they brought up the use of her personal email account. Terrorism #Paris suffered two terrorist attacks this year. The first, on Jan. 7 targeted the weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo, a week-
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ly French magazine known for its satirical content, leaving 12 people dead. Ten months later, on Nov. 13, ISIS claimed attacks at State de France, cafes, restaurants and concert halls, leaving 130 dead and 368 injured. People joined in solidarity with Paris by changing their Facebook photos to include the colors of the Paris flag and using the hashtag #PrayforParis. The U.S. endured our own terrorist attack when an ISIS enthusiast opened fire on his company’s Christmas party in San Bernardino. 14 were killed and 22 injured. Sports King #Kaepernick, quarterback for the 49ers, was kicked off his throne after suffering an injury which took him out for the rest of the NFL season. Rumors began to circulate suggesting that he will probably not return to the 49ers next year. The Golden State Warriors took home the NBA Championship for the first time in 40 years. Largely due to fan favorite and point guard Stephen Curry, the team is still going strong with a current season of 33 2. Will #DubNation continue to dominate and make it to the ship? We’ll have to wait and see but signs are looking good. Race The #BlackonCampus hashtag surfaced following the resignation of Tom Wolfe, former president of the University of Missouri. Wolfe stepped down after students and faculty protested in response to how the university dealt with issues of racism on campus. Students began using the
hashtag to share their experiences of being Black on campus. One tweeted, “#BlackOnCampus feeling the need to tone down my emotions- including anger- because of the fear of being seen as “ratchet” or “ghetto”.” Others used the hashtag to initiate a conversation about possible solutions and tweeted things like, “What can we do in order to move forward? I’m already starting a plan for MLK 2016 here in Kansas. #BlackOnCampus.” #RachelDolezal, former NAACP President of the Spokane chapter in Washington, was exposed for her misidentification as a Black woman. Outed by a viral video which showed a reporter ask Dolezal if she was Black and her stammer in search of an answer other than a straight “yes”, the term #transracial began to float around Twitter which Dolezal offered as a justification and explanation of her racial facade. She described herself as being born the wrong ethnicity and compared being transracial to being transgender. Music Hip-hop heads went “cray” when Kendrick Lamar dropped #ToPimpAButterfly. With a fist in the air, this album was a panther’s anthem with lyrics like, “Sneak me through the back window, I’m a good field n***a/I made a flower for you outta cotton just to chill with you/You know I’d go the distance, you know I’m ten toes down/ Even if master listenin’, cover your ears, he ‘bout to mention” from his song Complexion (A Zulu Love).
Consciously aware during a time when #BlackLivesMatter continues to swing off the lips of the Black community, this album served as a mouthpiece for neighborhoods seeking to thrive in spite of those violent environments. The music community clutched their pearls when Adele stepped back on the scene. Saying “Hello” after being gone for three years, in only seven weeks her newest album 25 had already become 2015’s most popular album in the US according to Billboard with 7.44 million in traditional album sales and more than eight million total equivalent album units winning over Taylor Swift’s "1989", Justin Beiber’s "Purpose" and Ed Sheeran’s ‘X’. Movies The force awoke when #StarWars The Force Awakens was released. However the largest grossing film of 2015 domestically, earning $750 million, was Jurassic World. It was the largest grossing film worldwide with more than $1.6 billion in earnings. I guess the world is more favorable to dinosaurs than Jedis. Misc. This year #OxfordDictionary proclaimed the word of the year is . That’s right, it’s not a word at all but an emotion — an #emoji to be exact. Emoji’s aren’t new. In fact, they’ve been around since the late 90’s. However, in 2015, emoji usage including use of the word emoji increased greatly, tripling the usage in the previous year. So this year, Oxford University Press
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What did Obama say about guns? President announced executive actions on guns By Kris Stewart CONTRIBUTOR It’s President Obama’s last year in office. He kicked off his final lap of the political race, and the New Year, with a press conference where he announced executive actions intended to reduce gun violence. Tuesday morning, Obama opened the early part of the address with statistics that claimed 30,000 Americans fell victim to gun violence due to suicides, domestic violence, gang shootouts and accidents. CNN reports that to date, Obama has addressed the nation in regards to gun violence 15 times during his presidency. The foundation of the speech was four steps that Obama said should reduce gun violence in the U.S. Gun sellers must get a license and conduct background checks. As it stands now, there are ways to purchase guns without a background check depending on where or how you purchase the gun. People who purchase guns online, for example, aren’t subjected to the same scrutiny as someone who walks into a gun store. This will be an attempt to close the “gun show loophole” a term politicians have thrown around since gun violence incidents have escalated. Sellers who don’t comply with these new rules will be subjected to criminal prosecutions. Enforce gun safety laws already in effect by adding 200 ATF agents and investigators. In addition, firearms dealers must report lost or stolen guns on a “timely basis.” They will also work
to increase protection for victims of domestic abuse from gun violence. Increase support for people who suffer from mental disease and ensure that federal mental health records are also submitted to the background check system. “And for those in Congress who so often rush to blame mental illness for mass shootings as a way of avoiding actions on guns, here’s your chance to support these efforts,” Obama commented. Boost gun safety technology. Obama announced that in 2013, more than 500 people lost their lives to gun accidents, which included 30 children under five years old. “In the greatest, most technologically advanced nation on Earth, there is no reason for this,” stated Obama. He continued to express that guns need to get tech savvy and used examples like creating a “find my gun” app similar to Apple’s “find my iPhone” app to decrease firearms getting into the wrong hands. According to an analysis by the website Vocativ in the four days before Obama’s press conference, 147 people were killed by guns in the U.S. To get these findings Vocativ tallied shootings by searching Google for all mentions of gun-related deaths and cross referenced them with the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit organization that provides free online public access to information regarding gun-related violence in the U.S. Towards the end of the speech, Obama broke his political exterior to display a human response while talking about the Newtown massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. As tears streamed down his face, he commented, “Every time I think about those kids it gets me mad. And by the way, it happens on the streets of Chicago every day.”
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Fraps From Page 1 decline, according to the article “Where ‘da party at?” in the Oct. 15 issue of the Pioneer. The article stated that there have been a handful of events cancelled in the following years such as the Annual Block Party, 2013 homecoming dance and 2012 Bay Fest. According to the website CSUMentor, there are 14,526 total undergraduates at CSUEB. An ASI newsletter from Fall 2014, stated students pay $43 each quarter to ASI as part of their tuition. That means students give roughly $624,618 to ASI directly each quarter for student events activities and other student needs. As for Fraps and Flows, students will be able to come and go as they please as long as they don’t disrupt the performance; wristbands will be given to students for access. There will be no free snacks provided besides coffee; everything else must be bought at the cafe. The next ASI spoken word event will be on March 3. To RSVP for Fraps and Flows email: asispecialevents@csueastbay.edu. *Paid Ad
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Men’s hoops lose back to back games By Louis LaVenture NEWS AND SPORTS EDITOR It’s been a tough couple of games for the Cal State East Bay men’s basketball team. On New Year’s Day they lost to conference rival San Francisco State 80-63 at home and then they had to travel to Southern California the next day to take on NCAA Division I Cal State Fullerton. The Titans dominated the Pioneers and finished with a 75-52 triumph over CSUEB. The Pioneers are now 5-7 overall and 1-4 in California Collegiate Athletic Conference games just about halfway through the season. However, CSUEB only won six total games last season so this year has already been an improvement with just one win away from tying last year’s total. The Pioneers kept the game close with the Gators and were down by just seven points at the half. SFSU (7-4 overall, 1-4 conference) outscored CSUEB by ten points in the second half, which secured the victory for the Gators. “I believe that anytime you play a team that is a cross town rival it brings added passion and energy to the table,” CSUEB Head Coach Gus Argenal said. “I thought we could have had even more urgency than we did in the game and that our lack of focus in such a big moment hurt us down the stretch.” Despite the loss CSUEB junior guard Jalen Richard torched the Gators and had a game-high 21 points in 36 min-
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Senior center Robert Garrett goes up for a shot on Jan. 1 during an 83-60 loss to San Francisco State. utes. Sophomore forward and De La Salle High School alum Patrick Marr chipped in with 11 points in just 16 minutes of playing time. CSUEB then took their act on the road to Fullerton in their third game this season against a NCAA Division I opponent. The Pioneers weren’t able to pull off the upset against the Titans (7-6, 0-0), but Argenal believes games against Division I opponents are beneficial to his team. “For me it is a great opportunity to see
how players respond against top level competition in a game situation,” Argenal said. “No matter how much you practice, there is nothing like game experience especially against a quality team like CSU Fullerton. The CCAA has teams that are very comparable to Division I teams, so these games prepare us for what we will be facing in January and February.” This time it was Alex Manu, freshman guard from San Mateo, who led the way for the Pioneers. Manu tallied
a team-high 14 points in 29 minutes of playing time. However, the defense allowed the Titans to have four players score ten or more points, which was a huge factor in the loss. The Pioneers will travel to Southern California for a two-game road trip today and tomorrow. Today they face Cal State San Marcos (6-5, 4-2) at 7:30 p.m. at MiraCosta College Gymnasium and tomorrow they will take on Cal State Los Angeles (2-10, 1-4) at the Eagle’s Nest.
best regular season record of 72-10. Despite the great start that began 24-0, the Warriors are just three games ahead of the San Antonio Spurs who are also having a great season at 30-6. The two teams play on Jan. 25 at Oracle Arena,
which will be the biggest regular season game in the NBA so far. Curry missed three games with a lower leg injury but has played extended minutes in the last two games and seems to be back to his old self. The
Warriors will be on the road when they travel to Portland tomorrow to take on the Trailblazers at 7 p.m. Portland is 15-22 this season and currently tenth in the Western Conference standings.
However, a run by the Pioneers stalled the momentum for SFSU and CSUEB went into halftime with a 2820 advantage after they outscored the Gators 11-2 in the period. SFSU played the Pioneers tough in the second half: they cut the lead to just four points going into the fourth and final quarter. However, CSUEB got hot and outscored the Gators 16-7 in the final frame to secure the 13-point victory. SFSU fell to 4-7 overall and 2-3 in CCAA conference competition after the loss. The Pioneers will take their winning ways on the road when they travel to Southern California for two conference games. Today they take on Cal State San Marcos (3-6 overall, 2-4 conference) at 5:30 p.m. and tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. They will face Cal State Los Angeles (3-8, 1-4).
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Senior guard Ashleigh Anderson shoots a layup at Pioneer Gymnasium in Hayward on Jan. 1.
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