On an amazing night for CSUDH basketball, both of the Toro squads reached the Elite Eight of the Division II NCAA Championships. The teams now get a week to prepare for their next opponents—and to make a final push for unprecedented twin national championships. In Carson, the top-seeded women’s team used a stifling defense to shut down sixth-seed Central Washington from the opening tip. Paced by senior Asia Jordan and CCAA Player of the Year Nala Williams, the Toros jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. They tightened their grip on the game in the second quarter and led 48-20 at halftime. The Toros’ full-court press continued to baffle Central ... Read More
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Toro Basketball Teams Win CCAA Championship Titles
The CSUDH women's and men's basketball teams made Toro history over the weekend, with each securing CCAA Tournament Titles and earning spots in the NCAA West Regional Tournaments. The No. 1 seeded women's basketball team completed its championship mission on March 8, dominating No. 2 Cal Poly Pomona 77-54 in the CCAA Tournament Championship at The Sports Center. The win improved the Toros to 32-1 overall, securing both the CCAA regular-season and tournament titles for the first time since 2014-15. Read more about the match. The No. 1 seeded men's basketball team also secured its place in program history at The Sports Center on March 8, defeating No. 2 Chico State 74-68 in the ... Read More
Toro Basketball Squads Roll Into Conference Tournaments
The nationally-ranked CSUDH basketball teams closed out their regular seasons in style with matching wins against Cal State East Bay. Both teams now have their sights set on winning the CCAA tournament and building momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament. In Carson, the No. 5 women's squad wrapped up the season in dominant fashion, crushing Cal State East Bay 94-56. The team finished with a 29-1 overall record (21-1 in CCAA play). With the win, the Toros completed one of the best regular seasons in program history and won their second CCAA regular-season title in three years. The Toros, who lead the conference in both offense and defense statistics, showcased their dominance on ... Read More
California Launches Black-Serving Institutions Program to Promote Equity in Higher Education
On Friday, February 7, California State University, Dominguez Hills hosted a landmark event celebrating the launch of the state's new Black-Serving Institutions (BSI) designation program. The initiative, established by SB 1348, aims to recognize and support colleges and universities that excel in providing academic opportunities and support for Black students. The event, held at CSUDH's Innovation and Instruction Building, brought together state leaders, educators, and students to discuss the program's potential impact on racial justice and academic success in California's higher education system. Speakers included Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson ... Read More
Groundbreaking Celebrates Four Major Capital Projects
At a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 3, CSUDH heralded four multimillion-dollar capital projects that will transform the campus and serve students, faculty, and staff for decades to come. They are: the new Affordable Student Housing and Dining Commons, the new Health, Wellness & Recreation Center, the new Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, and an augmented power grid to facilitate campus growth. Together, these facilities total $228 million. They represent a major milestone for the university, which only three years ago celebrated the opening of three new buildings totaling more than $200 million. “Today signifies another step in our journey of transformation for CSUDH—not just ... Read More
