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ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - The CCAA announcned its postseason awards on Tuesday for women's basketball. Three from Cal State East Bay received All-CCAA honors from the conference including Aloha Akaka (Second Team), Taylor Eldredge (Honorable Mention) and Meredith Gilbertson (Honorable Mention).]]>WBB All-CCAA 2025-26Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:00:00 PST87579https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/1/pioneer-womens-basketball-finishes-season-with-win-on-senior-night.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/1/pioneer-womens-basketball-finishes-season-with-win-on-senior-night.aspxWomen's Basketball

HAYWARD, Calif. — On Saturday evening at Pioneer Gymnasium, Cal State East Bay closed its 2025-26 season on a celebratory note, defeating UC Merced 75-69 behind a standout Senior Night performance that featured timely scoring, strong rebounding and a decisive fourth quarter. Before tipoff, seniors Aloha Akaka, Taylor Eldredge, Meredith Gilbertson and Lucca Lowenberg were honored in their final game as Pioneers, and each played a role in delivering one last win despite postseason hopes having been dashed earlier in the day by other CCAA results.]]>WBB Sr Nt 2026Sun, 1 Mar 2026 00:48:00 PST87568https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-pioneers-defeat-stanislaus-state-to-keep-pace-for-postseason-chase.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/26/womens-basketball-pioneers-defeat-stanislaus-state-to-keep-pace-for-postseason-chase.aspxWomen's Basketball

HAYWARD, Calif. — On a gritty Thursday evening inside Pioneer Gymnasium, Cal State East Bay found its defensive edge when it mattered most, rallying past Stanislaus State for a 56-48 victory that kept the Pioneers' postseason aspirations intact. Behind timely scoring surges, a strong fourth-quarter push and efficient perimeter shooting, East Bay secured a vital late-season win with CCAA standings tightening around the final postseason spots.]]>Lowenberg jumperThu, 26 Feb 2026 21:06:00 PST87563https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/25/general-pioneer-with-purpose-support-east-bay-athletics-this-giving-day-march-4th.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/25/general-pioneer-with-purpose-support-east-bay-athletics-this-giving-day-march-4th.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Track, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Women's Volleyball, Baseball

]]>GD Rotation BannerWed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 PST17559https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/24/general-pioneer-preview-feb-25-march-3.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/24/general-pioneer-preview-feb-25-march-3.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Basketball, Baseball

This coming week of action for the Pioneers includes the home opener for softball on Wednesday and a weekend tournament in Tracy, the final week of regular season action for each basketball team, a home baseball series and men's golf returning to Boulder Creek for the second time this season.]]>Preview 2.25Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00 PST17550https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-pioneers-snap-skid-with-dominant-saturday-showing-to-stay-in-postseason-hunt.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/21/womens-basketball-pioneers-snap-skid-with-dominant-saturday-showing-to-stay-in-postseason-hunt.aspxWomen's Basketball

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — On Saturday afternoon at The Sports Center, Cal State East Bay delivered its most complete performance of the season, rolling past Cal State San Marcos 79-49 to snap a five-game skid and keep its postseason hopes alive. The Pioneers opened the day by setting the tone early and never looked back, using a dominant third quarter to seize full control and secure their largest margin of victory this season.]]>Eldredge vs DHSat, 21 Feb 2026 19:37:00 PST87544https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/20/womens-basketball-east-bay-drops-road-game-at-csumb-on-thursday.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/20/womens-basketball-east-bay-drops-road-game-at-csumb-on-thursday.aspxWomen's Basketball

SEASIDE, Calif. — On Thursday evening at The Kelp Bed, Cal State East Bay fell to Cal State Monterey Bay, 74-63, as a difficult third quarter swung the game in the Otters' favor. Despite a strong start, a late push, and a standout scoring night from Aloha Akaka, the Pioneers could not complete the comeback in a key CCAA matchup with postseason implications.]]>A Akaka layupFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:56:00 PST87542https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/17/general-pioneer-preview-feb-18-24.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/17/general-pioneer-preview-feb-18-24.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Track, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Track, Baseball

This coming week of action for the Pioneers includes a pair of road games for each basketball team, a two-day home series for baseball, hosting a tournament for women's golf, men's golf starting its spring schedule in Stockton and the first meet of 2026 for both Pioneer track & field teams.]]>2-18 Pioneer PreviewTue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 PST17541https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-second-half-surge-not-enough-for-pioneers-on-saturday.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/14/womens-basketball-second-half-surge-not-enough-for-pioneers-on-saturday.aspxWomen's Basketball

CHICO, Calif. — On Saturday afternoon at Art Acker Gymnasium, Cal State East Bay fell behind early and couldn't fully climb back, dropping a 65-55 decision to Chico State. The Pioneers cut the margin to single digits late, but an early double-digit deficit and a tough shooting night proved too much to overcome as East Bay absorbed its fourth straight setback while staying in the hunt for a CCAA tournament berth.]]>Estrada vs DHSat, 14 Feb 2026 18:19:00 PST87532https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/13/womens-basketball-pioneers-drop-road-contest-at-humboldt-on-thursday.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/2/13/womens-basketball-pioneers-drop-road-contest-at-humboldt-on-thursday.aspxWomen's Basketball

ARCATA, Calif. — On a difficult Thursday evening at Lumberjack Arena, Cal State East Bay fell 101-63 to Cal Poly Humboldt as early scoring runs by the Lumberjacks set the tone and the Pioneers could not fully recover despite stretches of strong play.]]>Sheaffer vs HumboldtFri, 13 Feb 2026 01:24:00 PST87528