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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/2025/11/21/womens-volleyball-pioneers-drop-ccaa-tournament-semifinals-to-conclude-2025-campaign.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/21/womens-volleyball-pioneers-drop-ccaa-tournament-semifinals-to-conclude-2025-campaign.aspxWomen's Volleyball

TURLOCK, Calif. — Cal State East Bay's postseason run came to an end Friday afternoon at Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena, as the No. 6 seed Pioneers fell to No. 2 seed Cal State San Bernardino in the semifinals of the CCAA Volleyball Tournament presented by Under Armour. The Coyotes advanced with a 3-1 victory (25-18, 25-21, 23-25, 25-16) in a match that featured momentum swings and spirited rallies from both sides.]]>Adekola at CCAA SemifinalsFri, 21 Nov 2025 22:47:00 PST147423https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-ccaa-tournament-opens-with-four-set-victory-by-pioneers.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-ccaa-tournament-opens-with-four-set-victory-by-pioneers.aspxWomen's Volleyball

TURLOCK, Calif. — Cal State East Bay started strong and earned a four-set victory over third-seeded Cal State LA (25-18, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19) Thursday afternoon at Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena in the opening round of the 2025 CCAA Volleyball Tournament presented by Under Armour. The sixth-seeded Pioneers' balanced attack and poise carried them into Friday's semifinals.]]>Win on 11-20 at CCAA TournamentThu, 20 Nov 2025 19:05:00 PST147421https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-rebeca-freitas-receives-ccaas-elite-13-honor-for-volleyball.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-rebeca-freitas-receives-ccaas-elite-13-honor-for-volleyball.aspxWomen's Volleyball

TURLOCK, Calif. - Prior to the 2025 CCAA Volleyball Tournament presented by Under Armour, an honor that only one CCAA volleyball player receives each year was bestowed upon a member of Cal State East Bay's squad. Rebeca Freitas was named the 2025 recipient of the Elite 13 award for the CCAA.]]>Freitas Elite 13Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:47:00 PST147420https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/18/womens-volleyball-four-pioneers-garner-all-ccaa-honors-kuamo-o-named-ccaa-libero-of-the-year.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/18/womens-volleyball-four-pioneers-garner-all-ccaa-honors-kuamo-o-named-ccaa-libero-of-the-year.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - With the CCAA Tournament presented by Under Armour starting this week, the 2025 All-CCAA Volleyball honors were announced on Tuesday. From Cal State East Bay, four Pioneers received accolades, led by the CCAA Libero of the Year, Kale'a Kuamo'o. Kuamo'o and Barakat Adekola were named All-CCAA First Team, Fane Paua was named to the All-CCAA Second Team and with Honorable Mention was Pi'ilani Carvalho.]]>All-CCAA VolleyballTue, 18 Nov 2025 17:02:00 PST147418https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/15/womens-volleyball-pioneers-fall-to-cal-poly-humboldt-in-regular-season-finale.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/15/womens-volleyball-pioneers-fall-to-cal-poly-humboldt-in-regular-season-finale.aspxWomen's Volleyball

ARCATA, Calif. – Cal State East Bay volleyball closed out the 2025 regular season with a tough five-set loss to Cal Poly Humboldt, 25–17, 16–25, 10–25, 25–21, 17–15. The loss ends East Bay's regular season at 13–13 overall and 10–8 in CCAA play, while giving them the No. 6 seed in next week's CCAA Tournament.]]>carvalhoSat, 15 Nov 2025 17:15:00 PST147413https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-chico-state-outlasts-pioneers-in-five-set-battle.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-chico-state-outlasts-pioneers-in-five-set-battle.aspxWomen's Volleyball

CHICO — Cal State East Bay battled Chico State in a back-and-forth five set match on Thursday night but ultimately fell 3–2 (25–22, 23–25, 27–25, 18–25, 15–9) in a late-season CCAA matchup.  The Pioneers moved to 13-12 overall and 10-7 in conference play with the loss.]]>Natali HerreraThu, 13 Nov 2025 21:21:00 PST147409https://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-volleyball-pioneers-push-unbeaten-broncos-to-the-brink-in-five-set-thriller.aspxhttps://eastbaypioneers.com/news/2025/11/8/womens-volleyball-pioneers-push-unbeaten-broncos-to-the-brink-in-five-set-thriller.aspxWomen's Volleyball

POMONA, Calif. — Cal State East Bay women's volleyball went toe-to-toe with the CCAA's top team on Saturday afternoon, forcing a fifth set before ultimately falling to No. 23 Cal Poly Pomona, 3–2 (20–25, 16–25, 25–12, 25–21, 15–11).  The Pioneers moved to 13–11 overall and 10–6 in the CCAA play while remaining in fourth place.]]>Barakat AdekolaSat, 8 Nov 2025 20:20:00 PST147401