The Premier America Credit Union Arena was electrified with energy on the night of April 13th, 2024, as the CSUN Matadors men’s volleyball team pulled off a hard-fought victory against their Big West rivals, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. It was a night of celebration and determination, as the Matadors honored their graduating seniors while also battling for a crucial conference win.
The atmosphere was charged with emotion from the start, as the Matador faithful rose to their feet, waving signs and cutout heads in support of their beloved seniors – Taylan Cook, Kyle Hobus, Jano Tello, and Griffin Walters.
In a stunning turn of events at the Big West Conference Tournament semifinals, fourth-seeded Long Beach State pulled off a major upset, knocking off top-seeded UC Irvine 83-79 in a thriller. The star of the show was Aboubacar Traore, who poured in 20 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the Beach to victory.
Long Beach State came out firing on all cylinders, riding the hot shooting of Marcus Tsohonis who had 10 first-half points.
In the sizzling desert city of Henderson, Nevada, the stage is set for an epic showdown as the University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team prepares to battle against the formidable UC Davis Aggies in the Hercules Tires Big West Championship semifinals. With the stakes at an all-time high and the adrenaline pumping, both teams are poised to leave everything on the hardwood of The Dollar Loan Center.
The No. 3 seed Rainbow Warriors have already tasted victory in the quarterfinals, emerging triumphant against the No.
In the realm of collegiate basketball, the University of Hawaii’s women’s team has etched its name in the annals of the Big West Conference. Led by the indomitable Laura Beeman, the Rainbow Wahine have soared to unprecedented heights, cementing their coach’s status as the undisputed “Queen of the Big West.”
The Big West Conference unveiled its coveted All-Conference honors on Tuesday, and the Rainbow Wahine emerged as the undisputed champions. Beeman, the mastermind behind the team’s success, was bestowed with the prestigious Coach of the Year accolade, a testament to her unwavering dedication and strategic brilliance.
