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#SDSUisWinning

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SDSU winning by Hunter Hewitt

Charlie Sheen was recently seen wearing Aztecs gear at one of San Diego State’s most recognizable spots. To his left was all nine of the Aztecs’ Mountain West Championship trophies. (Photo Credit: Joey and Hunter Hewitt)

Did Charlie Sheen go to San Diego State?

He must have. At least for a semester or two. Or maybe he just attended a few parties. There has to be some sort of connection.

In case you missed it – highly unlikely due to the enormous sample size – the Aztecs have been “winning” a lot lately. How much, you ask?

Try nine conference championships so far this school year. That’s right. Nine. The most ever in school history.

And we aren’t even done yet.

Let’s be real. Some of you didn’t even know we had nine sports teams. Some of you didn’t even know what conference we were in. Well, for those unaware, here is a public service announcement:

San Diego State owns the Mountain West.

Women’s soccer (twice), women’s volleyball, football, women’s indoor track and field, women’s swimming and diving, women’s basketball, women’s tennis and men’s tennis. All of these teams, whether in the regular season or the conference tournament, are Mountain West champions.

Nine.

Nobody else comes near that number. The next closest school? New Mexico (surprising, I know) with a mediocre five conference championships. Two of those – men’s track and field and cross country – came in sports that we don’t even compete in! 

Nice try, Lobos.

Not only have the Aztecs’ won nine titles so far, but there are still several chances for more. Odds are, at least one more crown will be locked up by the time the 2012-13 academic year is complete.

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams still have their conference tournaments left. The men’s and women’s golf teams are also gearing up for their conference tournaments. The women’s outdoor track and field team still has its conference tournament as well.

The softball team still has a shot at the regular season title (no conference tournament). Although it would take some late-season heroics, the baseball team could still make a push for a trophy of its own.

Additionally, the women’s water polo team, a member of the Big West Conference, is ranked No. 8 in the country and could potentially take home its own hardware in its conference tournament. The women’s lacrosse team, a member of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, could qualify for a spot in its postseason tournament with a win over USC on Saturday.

To make a long story short, San Diego State wins. A lot.

Hop on the bandwagon while there’s still room.

This infographic is a great illustration of San Diego State's winning ways in 2012-13. Click to enlarge. (SDSU Media Relations

This infographic is a great illustration of San Diego State’s winning ways in 2012-13. Click to enlarge. (SDSU Media Relations)

AZTEC NATION,

Last week, we showed the residents of Boston they were in our thoughts and prayers by using a trending hashtag on Twitter. While we continue to pray for the recovery of the city of Boston, lets take over Twitter again. This time, let’s make sure everybody knows who the Aztecs are.

Whether its our athletic success, our beautiful weather, our mouthwatering Mexican food or anything else, let’s make sure everybody knows one thing:

#SDSUisWinning

Get on Twitter and tweet something about the best school in the world, and follow it up with the hashtag #SDSUisWinning. Or, log in to Instagram and repost the Charlie Sheen photo with the same hashtag. Maybe even set it as your profile picture on Facebook. Post a link to this story to inform people of our winning ways. Whatever you do, just make sure you let others know about the Red and Black.

Aztecs for life.

SDSU
 
 

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SDSU Women’s Lacrosse: Ahead of Schedule

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Kylee White coaches

San Diego State head coach Kylee White talks to her team during a timeout. (Stan Lui)

When a Division 1 athletic team is first introduced, the first few years are typically rough.

Blowout losses, recruiting struggles, team chemistry issues – all of these are common.

The San Diego State women’s lacrosse team must have missed that memo.

Although their first year had its fair share of growing pains, head coach Kylee White and the Aztecs are off to an incredible start in just their second season of existence. With an 8-4 record and several marquee wins, these ladies are proving that they are not to be taken lightly.

Despite its youth – one senior, four juniors, 14 sophomores and 11 freshmen – San Diego State has exceeded the expectations of many.

The Aztecs were picked to finish seventh in the 2012 Mountain Pacific Spots Federation Preseason Poll. They tied for fifth place with a 5-10 record.

In this season’s MPSF Preseason Poll, the Aztecs were predicted to finish fifth, and they are on pace to place higher than predicted once again. They are currently tied for third place with a 3-1 record in conference play.

Oregon, who was predicted to finish second in the MPSF, learned first-hand that San Diego State is a team on the rise. The Aztecs traveled to Oregon on March 22 and defeated the Ducks on their home field, 12-10.

San Diego State also has its fair share of blowout victories this season, a clear indicator of the team’s rapid improvement. After winning just one game by double digits in 2012, the Aztecs have already tallied five lopsided wins this season.

In just their second game this season, they trampled Stetson University in Florida, 18-1. Think that’s impressive? They outdid themselves a few weeks later, demolishing Long Island University – Brooklyn by a score of 21-1. Four days later, they added a dominating 19-5 victory over Marquette to their resume.

Additionally, San Diego State has two convincing wins over conference rivals Saint Mary’s and Fresno State, knocking off both by double digits.

Offensively, the Aztecs have been led by their deadly trio of attackers – junior Meris Walsh (25 goals) and sophomores Bailey Ewing (34 goals) and Michaela Jarvis (21 goals, 31 assists). San Diego State has established itself as one of the top scoring offenses in the county this season, and it currently ranks fifth in all of Division 1 women’s lacrosse with an average of 14.83 goals per game.

The Aztecs’ top midfielders have been junior Christina Ricciardulli (15 goals, 16 ground balls, 27 draw controls) and freshman Felice Artuso (13 goals, 12 ground balls, 32 draw controls). Defenders Madison Wallace (19 ground balls), Jade Jones (16 ground balls), Lauren Paul (12 ground balls) and Catherine Shepardson (11 ground balls), all sophomores, have also played an integral role for the young team. Goalkeeper Sammy Slattery, San Diego State’s lone senior, has recorded 87 saves and ranks 23rd in the country in save percentage (.458).

In conclusion, I have one question for all you Aztec fans: Have you made it out to a game yet?

If the answer is no, don’t worry. It’s perfect timing.

San Diego State takes on California (7-4, 4-0 MPSF) in a crucial conference battle at the Aztec Lacrosse Field this Sunday, April 14, at 12 p.m PST. Admission is free.

Get out there and support the Lady Aztecs!

 

Tiffany Hurst signed to WNY Flash preseason roster

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Tiffany Hurst was a key component on one of the most successful women's soccer teams in school history. (Stan Lui)

Tiffany Hurst was a key component on one of the most successful women’s soccer teams in school history. (Stan Lui)

‘Aztec For Life’ Tiffany Hurst, one of the stars on last season’s magical women’s soccer team, was signed to the Western New York Flash preseason roster on Saturday.

After winning the Women’s Premier Soccer League Elite championship last year, the Flash will compete in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. Hurst will join a roster that includes U.S. Women’s National Team players Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd.

Congratulations to Tiffany!

WNY Flash Press Release

by Hunter Hewitt

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