Cal State Northridge Matadors baseball
| Cal State Northridge Matadors | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1959 |
| University | California State University, Northridge |
| Head coach | Greg Moore (3rd season) |
| Conference | Big West Conference |
| Home stadium | Matador Field (Capacity: 1,200) |
| Colors | Red, white, and black[1] |
| NCAA Tournament champions | |
| 1970, 1984 (Division II) | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2002 | |
| Regular season conference champions | |
| 1996, 2002 | |
The Cal State Northridge Matadors baseball team represents California State University, Northridge in the sport of baseball. The team competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and in the Big West Conference. They are currently led by head coach Greg Moore, who coached his first season in 2014.
History
The program was established in 1959, and competed at the Division II level until 1990. The Matadors played as part of the Western Athletic Conference from 1991 through 1996, and joined the Big West in 2002 after five seasons as an independent.
During their time in Division II, Cal State Northridge claimed a pair of National Championships and two second-place finishes, in addition to several other College World Series appearances. At the Division I level, the Matadors have appeared in five NCAA Tournaments.[2]
See also
References
- ^ CSUN Matadors Brand Identity, Usage and Style Guide (PDF). June 22, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ 2011 Baseball Media Guide. Cal State Northridge. p. 62. Retrieved June 3, 2014.