Match-point mentality: Erin Richardson’s climb to success Gabriel Nuer/StaffA strong serve on match point — left-handed, with a bit of spin — and the opponent is thrown off. The return is slow, and Cal women’s tennis junior Erin Richardson pulls out a down the line forehand winner. Boom: Game, set, match. Skilled in both singles and doubles, Richardson shines on the court. But … [Read more...] about Match-point mentality: Erin Richardson’s climb to success
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Cal Baseball finds its groove against Huskies, Gaels
Cal Baseball finds its groove against Huskies, Gaels Theo Wyss-Flamm/Senior StaffAfter struggling to find a consistent performance level this season, lurching from impressive wins to disappointing losses, Cal baseball may have finally found its groove. The Bears opened their weekend series against Washington inauspiciously. Junior first baseman Nathan Martorella opened up the … [Read more...] about Cal Baseball finds its groove against Huskies, Gaels
Southern trip goes south as Bears fall to Trojans, Sun Devils
Southern trip goes south as Bears fall to Trojans, Sun Devils Antonio Martin/Senior StaffThere is a stigma in college lacrosse that the West Coast cannot compete with the East Coast in terms of skill and talent. Lacrosse is more popular in the East, giving those colleges the cream of the crop when it comes to recruiting. But based on the emergence of Stanford, USC and even … [Read more...] about Southern trip goes south as Bears fall to Trojans, Sun Devils
Bears struggle against top-10 opponents, look ahead to a quiet weekend to recharge
Bears struggle against top-10 opponents, look ahead to a quiet weekend to recharge Theo Wyss-Flamm/Senior StaffIt was a beautiful weekend down in Stanford for some beach volleyball. Perfect weather: not a cloud in the sky, a little breeze and an amazing venue. The vibes were immaculate; the results however, were not. Cal beach volleyball struggled against its top-10 … [Read more...] about Bears struggle against top-10 opponents, look ahead to a quiet weekend to recharge
Upcoming WSU, USF matchups crucial to Cal baseball’s postseason hopes
Upcoming WSU, USF matchups crucial to Cal baseball’s postseason hopes Theo Wyss-Flamm/Senior StaffA 2-6 slump just a few weeks ago set Cal baseball back in the Pac-12 standings and put a damper on the Bears’ hopes of making regionals for the first time since the 2019 season. Now, after earning three straight wins — two against Washington in a three-game road series and one 6-0 … [Read more...] about Upcoming WSU, USF matchups crucial to Cal baseball’s postseason hopes