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May 5, 2012
0 Cal State Northridge
1 at UC Riverside
Final
Game #1 of Doubleheader
4 Cal State Northridge
5 at UC Riverside
Final
Game #2 of Doubleheader
May 6, 2012
0 Cal State Northridge
10 at UC Riverside
Final - 5 innings
May 11, 2012
2 UC Santa Barb.
0 at Cal State Northridge
Final
Toiletry Donation Day! Donate travel sized toiletry items and receive free admission! Items support M.E.N.D. of the San Fernando Valley.
7 UC Santa Barb.
0 at Cal State Northridge
Final
May 12, 2012
4 UC Santa Barb.
1 at Cal State Northridge
Final
Senior Day! $2 admission for all fans wearing CSUN gear! *Must have CSUN logo/letters on apparel/hat
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May 5, 2012 Matadors Drop Both Ends of Saturday Doubleheader at UC Riverside The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-38, 5-12 Big West) lost twice to UC Riverside Saturday afternoon in a Big West doubleheader at Amy S. Harrison Field. In game one, the CSUN offense could not support a strong start from Mia Pagano and lost 1-0. In game two, the Matadors came back from four runs down to tie the contest, but UCR scored a two-out run in the fifth to sweep the doubleheader.
May 3, 2012 CSUN Hits the Road for Big West Series at UC Riverside The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-36, 5-10 Big West) hits the road for one final time, heading to UC Riverside for a three-game Big West Conference series. The Matadors and Highlanders will play a doubleheader on Saturday, May 5 and a single game on May 6. All three games will be played at Amy S. Harrison Field on the UCR campus and both days are slated to start at noon. A live, internet-only broadcast will be available for all three games and will be available at GoMatadors.com. Links for live stats and updates on the CSUN official athletic department’s Twitter account (@GoMatadors) will be available throughout the weekend.
April 29, 2012 Titans Blitz Matadors 11-0 to Capture Series The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-36, 5-10 Big West) lost 11-0 to Cal State Fullerton in five innings Sunday afternoon in a Big West Conference game at Matador Diamond. The Titans hit 17 singles off four Matador pitchers to claim the series.
April 28, 2012 Matadors and Titans Split Saturday Twinbill The Cal State Northridge softball team (10-35, 5-9 Big West) split a Big West Conferene doubleheader with Cal State Fullerton Saturday afternoon at Matador Diamond. In game one, CSUN slugged its way to a 5-2 victory behind four doubles, a home run and a solid pitching performance from Mia Pagano. In game two, Mikayla Thielges hit her seventh home run of the season to give CSUN an early lead, but the Titans responded with three home runs of their own to take a 7-2 victory.
April 26, 2012 CSUN Hosts Cal State Fullerton in Big West Series at Matador Diamond The Cal State Northridge softball team (9-34, 4-8 Big West Conference) hosts Cal State Fullerton in a three-game series at Matador Diamond on April 28-29. The Matadors and Titans will play a doubleheader on Saturday followed by a single game on Sunday with both days slated to start at noon. Live stats will be available for all three games and an internet-only broadcast featuring Eldrick Bone will be available for the first game of the doubleheader on Saturday. Fans are also encouraged to check the CSUN athletic department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for updates throughout the series.
April 22, 2012 Matadors Drop Series Finale to Long Beach State 9-4 The Cal State Northridge softball team (9-34, 4-8 Big West) lost 9-4 to Long Beach State Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Matador Diamond. Madeline Sale extended her hitting streak to a team-best nine games with a two-run ground-rule double, but Northridge could not solve the 49ers' Erin Jones-Wesley.
April 21, 2012 Matadors Rally for Doubleheader Split against Long Beach State The Cal State Northridge softball team (9-33, 4-7 Big West) split a Big West doubleheader with Long Beach State Saturday afternoon. In game one, CSUN lost a seesaw battle with the 49ers, 4-3, before rallying behind starter Shelly Tait to take a walk-off 2-1 victory in the second game.
April 19, 2012 CSUN Starts Homestand With Three-Game Series against Long Beach State The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-32, 3-6 Big West Conference) starts a six-game homestand with three Big West Conference games against Long Beach State. On April 21, the Matadors and 49ers will play a doubleheader followed by a single game on April 22. Both days are slated to start at noon at Matador Diamond. Live stats will be available for the contest and fans are also encouraged to check the Cal State Northridge’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates throughout the series.
April 18, 2012 No. 15 UCLA Defeats CSUN 10-3 The Cal State Northridge softball (8-32) lost 10-3 to No. 15 UCLA Wednesday afternoon in a non-conference game. Madeline Sale had two hits and scored two runs and Mikayla Thielges had two hits and two RBIs, but the Bruins’ offense proved too potent for the Matadors.
April 15, 2012 Matadors Fall Twice to Cal Poly in Sunday Doubleheader The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-31, 3-6 Big West) lost twice to Cal Poly Sunday afternoon in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Bob Janssen Field. The Matadors fell 4-1 in the first game and then lost 3-1 in game two.
April 14, 2012 Pagano Lifts CSUN to 4-0 Shutout over Cal Poly The Cal State Northridge softball team (8-29, 3-4 Big West) defeated Cal Poly 4-0 in a Big West Conference game Saturday afternoon at Bob Janssen Field. Mia Pagano tossed a two-hit shutout and added her first career home run, a grand slam, to lead the Matadors to the victory and snap a five-game losing streak.
April 12, 2012 CSUN Hits The Road for Big West Series at Cal Poly, Game at No. 16 UCLA The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-29, 2-4 Big West) hits the road for four games over the upcoming weekend, beginning with a three-game league series at Cal Poly on April 14-15. The Matadors and Mustangs will play a doubleheader on Saturday and then a single game on Sunday with both days starting at noon. Once back from San Luis Obispo, Calif., Northridge will travel South down the I-405 to face UCLA in its final non-conference game of the season. Live stats for all four contests will be available at GoMatadors.com and fans are also encouraged to check CSUN Athletic’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
April 8, 2012 Matadors Fall Twice to New Mexico on Easter Sunday The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-29) lost twice to New Mexico Sunday afternoon in a non-conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. In game one, CSUN got a complete game from Shelly Tait, but the Lobos prevailed 5-1. In game two, Northridge jumped out to an early lead only to see New Mexico come back and build too big a lead for a seventh-inning comeback.
April 7, 2012 CSUN Softball Swept by UC Davis The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-27, 2-4 Big West) lost 3-0 to UC Davis Saturday afternoon in the finale of a three-game Big West Conference series. The Aggies' Justine Vela fanned 14 batters as the UCD pitching staff held the Matadors without a run for the entirety of the series.
April 6, 2012 Matadors Blanked Twice by UC Davis The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-26, 2-3 Big West) lost twice to UC Davis in a Big West Conference doubleheader at Matador Diamond. The Aggies' tandem of Justine Vela and Jessica Thweatt each had 10 strikeouts as the Matador bats could not generate a run in two eight-inning defeats (1-0, 2-0).
April 5, 2012 CSUN Hosts UC Davis, New Mexico in Five-Game Weekend Homestand The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-24, 2-1 Big West Conference) plays five games at Matador Diamond this weekend, beginning with a three-game conference series against UC Davis. On Friday, April 6, the Matadors and Aggies will play a doubleheader beginning at noon and then play a single game on Saturday, April 7 also starting at noon. Then on Easter Sunday (April 8), Northridge will host New Mexico in a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. All five games will feature live stats available on GoMatadors.com. Fans are also encouraged to check the CSUN athletic department’s official Twitter account (@GoMatadors) for in-game updates.
April 4, 2012 CSUN Coaches Flowers, Stork and Watley Nominated for U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Cal State Northridge softball coach Tairia Flowers, women's volleyball coach Jeff Stork and softball volunteer assistant coach Natasha Watley, as part of their respective teams, have been nominated for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. The public can help vote these American legends into the Hall of Fame through on-line voting, which closes on April 9, 2012.
April 2, 2012 CSUN Edges Pacific 5-4 to Earn Series Victory The Cal State Northridge softball team (7-24, 2-1 Big West) defeated Pacific 5-4 Monday afternoon in the finale of both team’s Big West Conference opening series. Madeline Sale had three hits, including a lead-off home run in the first, and Mia Pagano earned another complete game win for the Matadors.
April 1, 2012 Matadors Split Doubleheader with Pacific in Big West Opener The Cal State Northridge softball team (6-24, 1-1 Big West) split a doubleheader with Pacific Sunday afternoon at Bill Simoni Field in both teams’ Big West Conference series opener. In game one, the Matadors held on for a 4-3 victory behind some timely hitting and defense. In the second game, the Tigers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in posting a 9-1, six-inning victory.
March 30, 2012 CSUN Softball Series with Pacific Moved Back Due to Weather The Cal State Northridge softball team's three-game Big West Conference series with Pacific has been pushed back a day due to expected rainy conditions in Stockton, Calif., on Saturday, Mar. 31.
March 28, 2012 CSUN Softball Falls Twice to Oregon State The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-23) lost 13-1 (five innings) and 5-1 to Oregon State in a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Matador Diamond. Leann Lopez had two RBIs and Mia Pagano gave a strong effort in the circle, but the Matador offense could not keep pace with the Beavers.
March 27, 2012 Busy Week Has CSUN Hosting Oregon State, Traveling to Pacific to Open Big West Play The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-21) has a busy week ahead as it plays five times, including its first Big West Conference series of the season. On Wednesday, Mar. 28, the Matadors host Oregon State in a doubleheader at Matador Diamond beginning at 1 p.m. Over the weekend, CSUN then heads North to Stockton, Calif., to face the Pacific Tigers in a three-game series. The teams will play a doubleheader on Mar. 31 and a single game on April 1 with both days beginning at noon.
March 24, 2012 Matadors Drop Doubleheader at LMU The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-21) lost twice in a doubleheader to Loyola Marymount Saturday at Smith Field. In the first game, the Lions scored four runs in the first and five in the fourth to post a 9-0, five-inning victory in game one. In the second game, Mia Pagano gave an outstanding effort in the circle, but CSUN ultimately fell 2-1 in 10 innings.
March 23, 2012 CSUN Renews Rivalry with LMU in Saturday Doubleheader The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-19) travels to Los Angeles to face Loyola Marymount in a doubleheader on Saturday, Mar. 24 at Smith Field. The Matadors and Lions will meet on the diamond for the first time since the 2006 season.
March 15, 2012 Matador Softball Cancels Weekend Series with New Mexico The Cal State Northridge softball team has cancelled its three-game series with New Mexico on Mar. 17 and Mar. 18 due to inclement weather expected to arrive in Southern California over the weekend, head coach Tairia Flowers announced. The two teams will now play a doubleheader at Matador Diamond starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 8.
March 14, 2012 CSUN Hosts No. 23 New Mexico in Three-Game Series at Matador Diamond The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-19) faces No. 23 New Mexico in a three-game series Mar. 17 and 18 at Matador Diamond. The Matadors and Lobos will play a doubleheader on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday Mar. 17, beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a noon contest on Sunday, Mar. 18. Links for live stats will be available at GoMatadors.com and fans are also encouraged to check with the athletic department’s official twitter account (@GoMatadors) for updates for all three games.
March 11, 2012 Matadors Fall 1-0 to Maine in Finale of Northridge Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-19) lost 1-0 to Maine Sunday afternoon in the final game of the 2012 Northridge Classic at Matador Diamond. CSUN got strong pitching from Cyrstal Maas and timely defense, but the Matador offense managed just two hits and one walk off Black Bear starting pitcher Beth Spoehr.
March 10, 2012 Matadors Fall 5-2 to Harvard at Northridge Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-18) lost 5-2 to Harvard Saturday afternoon at the Northridge Classic at Matador Diamond. Six different Matadors had a hit and Crystal Maas picked up her first career RBI, but Harvard scored four runs in the first two innings to get its second win of the weekend over CSUN.
March 9, 2012 Matadors Split First Day at Northridge Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (5-17) defeated Maine, 2-1, and lost to Harvard, 3-0, Friday in its first day at the Northridge Classic held at Matador Diamond. In the win over the Black Bears, Mia Pagano tossed a complete game and and allowed one unearned run to lead CSUN to a 2-1 victory. Against the Crimson, Rachel Brown fanned 13 Matadors and alowed only three hits as Harvard won 3-0.
March 6, 2012 CSUN Opens 2012 Home Season with Northridge Classic at Matador Diamond The Cal State Northridge softball team (4-16) hosts its 2012 home opener as part of the Northridge Classic. At the event, CSUN will take on the likes of Harvard and Maine, while also hosting squads from Oregon State and CSU Bakersfield. All contests will take place at Matador Diamond. A complete tournament schedule can be found at GoMatadors.com.
March 4, 2012 Matadors Fall 3-2 to San Diego The Cal State Northridge softball team (4-16) lost 3-2 to San Diego Sunday afternoon in Santee Calif., at the San Diego Classic I. The Matadors jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Toreros tied things in the bottom of the fifth on a solo home run and scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth to take the contest.
March 3, 2012 Matadors Win Pair Saturday at San Diego Classic I The Cal State Northridge softball team (4-15) defeated Utah State and Nevada at the San Diego Classic I in Santee, Calif. on Saturday. The Matadors had outstanding pitching on the day, as Brianna Elder won her career debut against Utah State and Mia Pagano tied a career high with eight strikeouts against Nevada.
March 2, 2012 CSUN Topples Fresno State in First Day at San Diego Classic I The Cal State Northridge softball team (2-15) split its its first day at the San Diego Classic I in Santee, Calif., at the Santee Sportsplex. In its first game of the day, CSUN could not hold off a BYU rally and lost 4-1. In the second game, Northridge jumped out to an early lead and held on to defeat Fresno State, 8-5.
March 1, 2012 Matadors Venture South for San Diego Classic I in Santee, Calif. The Cal State Northridge softball team (1-14) travels to Santee, Calif., to participate in the San Diego Classic I hosted by San Diego State. At the tournament, CSUN’s five games will feature contests with BYU, Fresno State, Utah State, Nevada and San Diego. All contests will take place at the Santee Sportsplex, located off the 52 Highway in San Diego. Live stats will be available for select contests.
February 26, 2012 Matadors Wrap Up Time at 2012 Cathedral City Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (1-14) concluded its time at the 2012 Cathedral City Classic. In their two games Sunday, the Matadors lost 7-0 to No. 1 California and 7-1 to San Diego State. Mikayla Thielges had CSUN's only RBI on the day, giving her a team-leading eighth on the season.
February 25, 2012 Matadors Defeat Iowa 1-0 in Eight Innings The Cal State Northridge softball team (1-12) defeated Iowa 1-0 in eight innings Saturday evening at the Cathedral City Classic. In extra innings, Samantha Sloniker executed a sac bunt and Madeline Sale delivered a Sac Fly to propel the Matadors to their first win of the season.
February 23, 2012 Northridge Loses to Boise State, No. 8 Texas at Cathedral City Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-12) lost twice Thursday at the 2012 Cathedral City Classic In the first game, CSUN held an early lead and was tied 3-3 headed into the seventh before Boise State pushed two runs across on a home run to take a 5-3 victory. In the nightcap, the Matadors lost their fifth game of the young season to a ranked opponent, falling 4-0 to the eighth-ranked Texas Longhorns.
February 22, 2012 Matadors Hit the Road for 2012 Cathedral City Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-10) remains on the road this weekend with a five-game slate at the prestigious Cathedral City Classic. The event, which is hosted by Oregon State, features teams from across the United States, including nationally ranked squads from Florida and Georgia. During their time in the California desert, the Matadors will take on teams Boise State, No. 8 Texas, Iowa, No. 1 California and future Big West Conference member San Diego State. All contests will be held at Big League Dreams Sports Park in Cathedral City, Calif.
February 21, 2012 Fun Had by All at Northridge-USSSA Pride Community Event The Cal State Northridge softball program and the USSSA Pride, a team that competes in the National Pro Fastpitch league, participated in a community event at Matador Diamond Tuesday afternoon to promote the game of softball to the surrounding communities. A large crowd of fans of all ages watched the two teams compete in a variety of game simulations and were able to get autographs from both teams following the contest.
February 19, 2012 Matadors Finish Time in Las Vegas at UNLV Lousiville Slugger Desert Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-10) lost twice Saturday, to No. 25 LSU and Hawai'i, and to Utah Sunday to wrap up its time at the UNLV Louisville Slugger Desert Classic in Las Vegas. Leann Lopez had a nice weekend for Northridge, hitting her first career double and picking up a two-hit performance against the Rainbow Wahine.
February 17, 2012 Thielges Homers Twice in Matadors' First Day in Las Vegas The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-7) lost 12-9 to Utah State and 11-1 to BYU Friday in its opening games at the UNLV Louisville Slugger Desert Classic in Las Vegas. Against Utah State, Mikayla Thielges hit two home runs and finished with three runs scored and three RBIs, but the Matadors could not rally in the end.
February 15, 2012 Northridge Heads to Sin City to Compete in UNLV Louisville Slugger Desert Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-5) heads to Las Vegas, Nev., this weekend to participate in the UNLV Louisville Slugger Desert Classic. Northridge will look to pick up its first victory of the season against a slate of five opponents that includes No. 24 LSU, BYU and future Big West member Hawai’i. Sandwiched around those three games are contests versus two schools, Utah and Utah St.
February 12, 2012 No. 8 Arizona Downs CSUN 8-0 The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-5) lost 8-0 in six innings to No. 8 Arizona Sunday afternoon at Farrington Stadium as part of the Kajikawa Classic. Jessica Fridwall, Alyssa Ray and Adrienne Martinez had base hits for the Matadors, but the Wildcats jumped out to an early lead and eventually posted the run-rule victory.
February 11, 2012 CSUN Drops a Pair in Second Day at Kajikawa Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-4) lost twice Saturday at the Kajikawa Classic. The Matadors took an early lead before ultimately falling 10-2 in six innings to No. 20 Nebraska. In the second game, Northridge fell behind early and lost 9-0 in five innings to Western Michigan.
February 10, 2012 Matadors Fall Twice on Opening Day at Kajikawa Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team (0-2) lost twice Friday at the Kajikawa Classic. In game one, Korinne Randazzo blasted a solo home run, but No. 9 Stanford posted 13-1 five-inning victory. In the nightcap, Mikayla Thielges connected on a two-run blast, but Syracuse posted a 10-2 six-inning victory.
February 8, 2012 Northridge Opens 2012 Campaign with Five-Game Slate at ASU’s Kajikawa Classic The Cal State Northridge softball team starts its 2012 season with five games in Tempe, Ariz., as part of the Kajikawa Classic hosted by Arizona State University. The Matadors will certainly get a tough test right out of the gates as they will play five teams that qualified for the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Among the five teams, CSUN will also face three teams that appeared in the preseason rankings (Stanford, Nebraska, Arizona) and one squad that received votes (Syracuse). Selected Northridge contests at the 2012 Kajikawa Classic will have live stats available. Fans should also refer to the Northridge Athletics Twitter site (@GoMatadors) for updates on all the action.
January 19, 2012 Northridge to Host NPF's USSSA Pride in Feb. 21 Exhibition The Cal State Northridge softball program will host an exhibition contest against the USSSA Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch league at Matador Diamond on Tuesday, Feb. 21, CSUN head coach Tairia Flowers announced. The Matadors will face some stiff competition against the Pride, who boast several Olympians and former national champions, including their own volunteer assistant coach, Natasha Watley.
January 9, 2012 Matador Softball to Host Winter Youth Clinic on January 16 The Cal State Northridge softball program will host a Winter Youth Clinic on January 16 at Matador Diamond from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In a fun and enjoyable atmosphere, participants will participate in numerous drills and game-like situations aimed at improving their skill level.
November 30, 2011 Northridge Softball Announces 2012 Schedule The Cal State Northridge women's softball program has released its 2012 schedule, head coach Tairia Flowers announced. The Matadors will face a flurry of stiff competition in several preseason tournaments before taking on the challegenes of claiming the Big West Conference title.
November 1, 2011 Matador Softball to Host Winter Showcase Camp on December 10 The Cal State Northridge women's softball program will host a Winter Showcase Camp on December 10, 2011 at Matador Diamond. The event is limited to 40 participants and is open to any and all interested girls in grades 8-12.
October 31, 2011 Flowers Helps Lead Team USA to Softball Gold at 2011 Pan Am Games Fresh off helping lead Team USA Softball to a gold medal at the Pan Am Games, CSUN softball head coach Tairia Flowers has come home to a house with no bats or balls. She knows she left them for her nearly two-year-old son Jayce to start honing his craft at the family trade, but now she can’t find them.
September 8, 2011 CSUN Softball Alumni Game Set for October 1 The Cal State Northridge softball program will hold its annual alumni game on Saturday, October 1 at Matador Diamond beginning at noon. All former Matadors are welcome for an afternoon game and post-contest celebration and meal.
August 26, 2011 Flowers Enjoys All-American Summer It’s been just over a year since Tairia Flowers was named the softball head coach at Cal State Northridge. In those 12 months, the former All-American and Olympian has experienced a series of transitions, from the increase in responsibilities associated with being a first-year head coach to assuming a new coaching role with Team USA.
August 25, 2011 CSUN Softball Tryouts Set for Sept. 12 The Cal State Northridge softball program will hold open tryouts on September 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Matador Diamond, CSUN head coach Tairia Flowers has announced.

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