http://gomatadors.com en-us en-us http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120518bt53jk As members of the 2004 United States Olympic Softball Team, Cal State Northridge softball head coach Tairia Flowers and volunteer assistant coach Natasha Watley have been elected to the United States Olympic Hall of Fame. Dubbed the "Real Dream Team" by Sports Illustrated, the team captured the Gold by outscoring its opponents 51-1 in nine games in Athens, Greece. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120518bt53jk 2012-05-18T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120516pcgp07 In a vote of the conference coaches, Cal State Northridge junior pitcher Mia Pagano received 2012 All-Big West Second Team honors the league office announced Wednesday. The Matadors' top hurler throughout the season, Pagano finished a deceiving 8-19 overall, but posted a 2.25 ERA and a 3:1 strikeout-walk ratio in 71.2 innings of work in Big West play. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120516pcgp07 2012-05-16T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120512szplfl The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-42, 5-16 Big West) lost 4-1 to UC Santa Barbara in its season finale Saturday at Matador Diamond. Mikayla Thielges had an RBI single and Mia Pagano had six strikeouts, but the errors undid the Matadors' efforts on senior day. Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120512szplfl 2012-05-12T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201205114j6osc The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-41, 5-15 Big West) lost twice to UC Santa Barbara Friday afternoon in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. UCSB freshman Shelby Wisdom tossed a no-hitter in game one (2-0) and then added a complete-game shutout and two-run home run in the second game (7-0) to keep the Gauchos' hopes for a Big West title alive. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201205114j6osc 2012-05-11T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120510sfdarf The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-39, 5-13 Big West) closes out its 2012 schedule with a three-game Big West Conference series against UC Santa Barbara at Matador Diamond. The Matadors and Gauchos will play a doubleheader on Friday, May 12 beginning at 1:30 p.m., followed by a single game on Saturday, May 12 at noon. Friday’s twinbill is scheduled to be broadcast on BigWest.TV with a radio simulcast on GoMatadors.com. Live stats will also be available and fans are encouraged to check in with the CSUN Athletic Department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the series. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120510sfdarf 2012-05-10T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120506ft2vr0 The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-39, 5-12 Big West) lost 10-0 in five innings to UC Riverside in the final game of a three-game set at Amy S. Harrison Field. Samantha Sloniker and Crystal Maas each had two hits for the Matadors, but the Highlanders got two big innings to complete the weekend sweep. Sun, 06 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120506ft2vr0 2012-05-06T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120505epo2kn The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-38, 5-12 Big West) lost twice to UC Riverside Saturday afternoon in a Big West doubleheader at Amy S. Harrison Field. In game one, the CSUN offense could not support a strong start from Mia Pagano and lost 1-0. In game two, the Matadors came back from four runs down to tie the contest, but UCR scored a two-out run in the fifth to sweep the doubleheader. Sat, 05 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120505epo2kn 2012-05-05T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201205036rxn3a The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-36, 5-10 Big West) hits the road for one final time, heading to UC Riverside for a three-game Big West Conference series. The Matadors and Highlanders will play a doubleheader on Saturday, May 5 and a single game on May 6. All three games will be played at Amy S. Harrison Field on the UCR campus and both days are slated to start at noon. A live, internet-only broadcast will be available for all three games and will be available at GoMatadors.com. Links for live stats and updates on the CSUN official athletic department’s Twitter account (@GoMatadors) will be available throughout the weekend. Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201205036rxn3a 2012-05-03T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120428yutvwp The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-35, 5-9 Big West) split a Big West Conferene doubleheader with Cal State Fullerton Saturday afternoon at Matador Diamond. In game one, CSUN slugged its way to a 5-2 victory behind four doubles, a home run and a solid pitching performance from Mia Pagano. In game two, Mikayla Thielges hit her seventh home run of the season to give CSUN an early lead, but the Titans responded with three home runs of their own to take a 7-2 victory. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120428yutvwp 2012-04-28T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120422nz4t4p The Cal State Northridge softball team (9-34, 4-8 Big West) lost 9-4 to Long Beach State Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Matador Diamond. Madeline Sale extended her hitting streak to a team-best nine games with a two-run ground-rule double, but Northridge could not solve the 49ers' Erin Jones-Wesley. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120422nz4t4p 2012-04-22T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120419fit9vq The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-32, 3-6 Big West Conference) starts a six-game homestand with three Big West Conference games against Long Beach State. On April 21, the Matadors and 49ers will play a doubleheader followed by a single game on April 22. Both days are slated to start at noon at Matador Diamond. Live stats will be available for the contest and fans are also encouraged to check the Cal State Northridge’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the series. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120419fit9vq 2012-04-19T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/2012041810mbtx The Cal State Northridge softball (8-32) lost 10-3 to No. 15 UCLA Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference game. Madeline Sale had two hits and scored two runs and Mikayla Thielges had two hits and two RBIs, but the Bruins’ offense proved too potent for the Matadors. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/2012041810mbtx 2012-04-18T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120415mizx6u The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-31, 3-6 Big West) lost twice to Cal Poly Sunday afternoon in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Bob Janssen Field. The Matadors fell 4-1 in the first game and then lost 3-1 in game two. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120415mizx6u 2012-04-15T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120414a8ftn3 The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-29, 3-4 Big West) defeated Cal Poly 4-0 in a Big West Conference game Saturday afternoon at Bob Janssen Field. Mia Pagano tossed a two-hit shutout and added her first career home run, a grand slam, to lead the Matadors to the victory and snap a five-game losing streak. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120414a8ftn3 2012-04-14T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204124f12lz The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-29, 2-4 Big West) hits the road for four games over the upcoming weekend, beginning with a three-game league series at Cal Poly on April 14-15. The Matadors and Mustangs will play a doubleheader on Saturday and then a single game on Sunday with both days starting at noon. Once back from San Luis Obispo, Calif., Northridge will travel South down the I-405 to face UCLA in its final non-conference game of the season. Live stats for all four contests will be available at GoMatadors.com and fans are also encouraged to check CSUN Athletic’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204124f12lz 2012-04-12T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120408t4quh6 The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-29) lost twice to New Mexico Sunday afternoon in a non-conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. In game one, CSUN got a complete game from Shelly Tait, but the Lobos prevailed 5-1. In game two, Northridge jumped out to an early lead only to see New Mexico come back and build too big a lead for a seventh-inning comeback. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120408t4quh6 2012-04-08T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204075luhmi The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-27, 2-4 Big West) lost 3-0 to UC Davis Saturday afternoon in the finale of a three-game Big West Conference series. The Aggies' Justine Vela fanned 14 batters as the UCD pitching staff held the Matadors without a run for the entirety of the series. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204075luhmi 2012-04-07T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120406ps49w2 The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-26, 2-3 Big West) lost twice to UC Davis in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. The Aggies' tandem of Justine Vela and Jessica Thweatt each had 10 strikeouts as the Matador bats could not generate a run in two eight-inning defeats (1-0, 2-0). Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120406ps49w2 2012-04-06T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120405ycn7yu The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-24, 2-1 Big West Conference) plays five games at Matador Diamond this weekend, beginning with a three-game conference series against UC Davis. On Friday, April 6, the Matadors and Aggies will play a doubleheader beginning at noon and then play a single game on Saturday, April 7 also starting at noon. Then on Easter Sunday (April 8), Northridge will host New Mexico in a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. All five games will feature live stats available on GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check the CSUN athletic department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120405ycn7yu 2012-04-05T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204040fqduq Cal State Northridge softball coach Tairia Flowers, women's volleyball coach Jeff Stork and softball volunteer assistant coach Natasha Watley, as part of their respective teams, have been nominated for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. The public can help vote these American legends into the Hall of Fame through on-line voting, which closes on April 9, 2012. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204040fqduq 2012-04-04T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120402cfltym The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-24, 2-1 Big West) defeated Pacific 5-4 Monday afternoon in the finale of both team’s Big West Conference opening series. Madeline Sale had three hits, including a lead-off home run in the first, and Mia Pagano earned another complete game win for the Matadors. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120402cfltym 2012-04-02T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120401eczx4g The Cal State Northridge softball team (6-24, 1-1 Big West) split a doubleheader with Pacific Sunday afternoon at Bill Simoni Field in both teams’ Big West Conference series opener. In game one, the Matadors held on for a 4-3 victory behind some timely hitting and defense. In the second game, the Tigers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in posting a 9-1, six-inning victory. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120401eczx4g 2012-04-01T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201203305houfj The Cal State Northridge softball team's three-game Big West Conference series with Pacific has been pushed back a day due to expected rainy conditions in Stockton, Calif., on Saturday, Mar. 31. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201203305houfj 2012-03-30T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120328bzzhd9 The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-23) lost 13-1 (five innings) and 5-1 to Oregon State in a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Matador Diamond. Leann Lopez had two RBIs and Mia Pagano gave a strong effort in the circle, but the Matador offense could not keep pace with the Beavers. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120328bzzhd9 2012-03-28T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120327h4ym2g The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-21) has a busy week ahead as it plays five times, including its first Big West Conference series of the season. On Wednesday, Mar. 28, the Matadors host Oregon State in a doubleheader at Matador Diamond beginning at 1 p.m. Over the weekend, CSUN then heads North to Stockton, Calif., to face the Pacific Tigers in a three-game series. The teams will play a doubleheader on Mar. 31 and a single game on April 1 with both days beginning at noon. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120327h4ym2g 2012-03-27T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120324opq5gv The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-21) lost twice in a doubleheader to Loyola Marymount Saturday at Smith Field. In the first game, the Lions scored four runs in the first and five in the fourth to post a 9-0, five-inning victory in game one. In the second game, Mia Pagano gave an outstanding effort in the circle, but CSUN ultimately fell 2-1 in 10 innings. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120324opq5gv 2012-03-24T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120323i1xobd The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-19) travels to Los Angeles to face Loyola Marymount in a doubleheader on Saturday, Mar. 24 at Smith Field. The Matadors and Lions will meet on the diamond for the first time since the 2006 season. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120323i1xobd 2012-03-23T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120315ydnycr The Cal State Northridge softball team has cancelled its three-game series with New Mexico on Mar. 17 and Mar. 18 due to inclement weather expected to arrive in Southern California over the weekend, head coach Tairia Flowers announced. The two teams will now play a doubleheader at Matador Diamond starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 8. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120315ydnycr 2012-03-15T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201203141hbg0v The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-19) faces No. 23 New Mexico in a three-game series Mar. 17 and 18 at Matador Diamond. The Matadors and Lobos will play a doubleheader on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday Mar. 17, beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a noon contest on Sunday, Mar. 18. Links for live stats will be available at GoMatadors.com and fans are also encouraged to check with the athletic department’s official twitter account (@GoMatadors) for updates for all three games. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201203141hbg0v 2012-03-14T04:00:00Z http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120311wrx0oi The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-19) lost 1-0 to Maine Sunday afternoon in the final game of the 2012 Northridge Classic at Matador Diamond. CSUN got strong pitching from Cyrstal Maas and timely defense, but the Matador offense managed just two hits and one walk off Black Bear starting pitcher Beth Spoehr. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://gomatadors.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120311wrx0oi 2012-03-11T05:00:00Z