https://eastbaypioneers.com/rss.aspx?path=wsocLatest news items for Cal State East Bay University Athleticsen-us60https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/10/general-pioneer-preview-march-10-17.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2026/3/10/general-pioneer-preview-march-10-17.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Men's Track, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Women's Track, Baseball

This week postseason basketball opens with the men's basketball team entering the CCAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed.  Softball and Baseball both open CCAA play with big opening series starting on Friday.  Men's and women's golf both return to the course with men's and women's track & field both compete at a pair of events this weekend.]]>Pioneer Preview Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 PST17595https://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

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The Cal State East Bay community is mourning the loss of Dr. Al Mathews, a true Pioneer whose influence as a coach, educator, and administrator helped shape the university's athletics program for nearly three decades.]]>Al MathewsWed, 21 Jan 2026 13:22:00 PST17481https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/15/general-pioneer-spotlight-steve-spencers-oversight-of-the-saac-at-cal-state-east-bay.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/12/15/general-pioneer-spotlight-steve-spencers-oversight-of-the-saac-at-cal-state-east-bay.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

Six years ago, Steve Spencer stepped into the role of advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Cal State East Bay with a clear purpose: to amplify the student-athlete voice and foster a stronger sense of community. Today, that vision has not only taken root but flourished, thanks to a passionate and motivated Executive Board that has elevated SAAC's impact to new heights under Spencer's watch.]]>Spencer SAAC Feature StoryMon, 15 Dec 2025 19:41:00 PST17447https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-d2cca-first-team-honors-added-to-sayfurahmans-illustrious-pioneer-career.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-d2cca-first-team-honors-added-to-sayfurahmans-illustrious-pioneer-career.aspxWomen's Soccer

SAN DIEGO - Another postseason accolade was added to Mika Sayfurahman's collection at Cal State East Bay on Tuesday morning. The 2025 D2CCA Women's Soccer All-West Region Teams were announced, as Sayfurahman received her second D2CCA Regional First Team honor and third postseason D2CCA award overall.]]>D2CCA - SayfurahmanTue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 PST117427https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/17/womens-soccer-pioneer-spotlight-isabella-hernandez.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/17/womens-soccer-pioneer-spotlight-isabella-hernandez.aspxWomen's Soccer

For Cal State East Bay senior midfielder Isabella Hernandez, choosing to become a Pioneer was a decision rooted in home, family, and identity. Born and raised in Hayward, Hernandez always envisioned playing college soccer in a place that reflected where she came from. "I chose Cal State East Bay because it allows me to stay close to home and family," she said. "Being able to represent my hometown while playing the sport I love means a lot to me."]]>Isabella HernandezMon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:00 PST117416https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/11/womens-soccer-four-pioneers-earn-all-ccaa-honors-sayfurahman-named-midfielder-of-the-year.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/11/womens-soccer-four-pioneers-earn-all-ccaa-honors-sayfurahman-named-midfielder-of-the-year.aspxWomen's Soccer

ALISA VIEJO, CALIF. - Cal State East Bay women's soccer capped off its strong season with five student-athletes earning All-CCAA recognition, highlighted by Mika Sayfurahman, who was named the CCAA Midfielder of the Year and an All-CCAA First Team selection.]]>2025 WSOC All-CCAATue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 PST117404https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-pioneers-season-comes-to-end-in-first-round-of-ccaa-tournament.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/9/womens-soccer-pioneers-season-comes-to-end-in-first-round-of-ccaa-tournament.aspxWomen's Soccer

Turlock, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's soccer saw its postseason run come to an end Sunday afternoon, as the Pioneers fell 3–2 to Stanislaus State in the first round of the CCAA Tournament at Warrior Stadium.  The sixth-seeded Pioneers (7–9–3, 5–4–2 CCAA) fought back from a two-goal deficit to make it a one-score match late, but the third-seeded Warriors (11–4–4, 6–3–2 CCAA) held on to advance to the semifinals.]]>Kella FolkertsSun, 9 Nov 2025 19:29:00 PST117402https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/6/womens-soccer-pioneers-clinch-ccaa-berth-with-1-0-win-over-dominguez-hills.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/6/womens-soccer-pioneers-clinch-ccaa-berth-with-1-0-win-over-dominguez-hills.aspxWomen's Soccer

HAYWARD, Calif. — Cal State East Bay closed out its regular season in winning fashion Thursday afternoon, as senior midfielder Mika Sayfurahman scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills.  The win improved the Pioneers to 5-4-2 in CCAA play and secured the No. 6 seed in the conference tournament.]]>Abigail KernThu, 6 Nov 2025 18:07:00 PST117397https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/4/womens-soccer-sayfurahman-named-flocollege-ccaa-womens-soccer-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/4/womens-soccer-sayfurahman-named-flocollege-ccaa-womens-soccer-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspxWomen's Soccer

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Cal State East Bay senior midfielder Mika Sayfurahman has been named the FloCollege/CCAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 27–Nov. 2, following a dominant two-match stretch that featured four goals and a hat trick performance.]]>Sayfurahman POWTue, 4 Nov 2025 13:00:00 PST117392