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The 2025–2026 academic year was another remarkable chapter for CSM Athletics, with Bulldog scholar-athletes excelling in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. Across the year, CSM teams delivered championship performances, postseason runs, individual state-level finishes, conference honors, academic recognitions, and meaningful service to the broader community.

The final showdown in the Coast North women’s basketball race takes place at 5 p.m. Wednesday when current leader City College of San Francisco (5-1 Coast North, 20-5 overall) plays at co-second place College of San Mateo (5-2, 13-13).

College of San Mateo’s reigning state champion softball team continued its torrid 2026 start with back-to-back, mercy-rule wins over the weekend as the Bulldogs improved to 4-0. CSM, ranked No. 1 in the state, beat visiting Reedley in a Friday doubleheader — 10-2 and 15-0.

The College of San Mateo women’s basketball team completes first half Coast North Conference women’s basketball play 5 p.m. Wednesday, after sweeping a pair of crossover contests with the top teams in the Coast South last week.

Keshawn Johnson stole an inbound pass and executed a quick lay-up with 41 seconds left as the College of San Mateo men’s basketball team rallied for a win Wednesday. Johnson gave the host Bulldogs a 65-64 lead as they mounted a huge comeback for a 67-64 Coast North Conference men’s basketball victory over county rival Skyline College Wednesday evening at College Heights Gymnasium.

Both the Skyline and College of San Mateo women’s basketball team both posted impressive, opening-night Coast North Conference women’s basketball triumphs in their Friday openers.

The 2024–2025 academic year was marked by exceptional performances across College of San Mateo’s athletic programs. From championship victories to individual accolades, the Bulldogs demonstrated excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Their achievements reflect the dedication, resilience, and talent that define CSM’s tradition of athletic and academic success.

The unbeaten College of San Mateo softball team has sprinted to a 10-0 start, having outscored three opponents this week by a 23-0 count. 

CSM men’s basketball coach Mike Marcial, along with longtime CSM women’s coach Michelle Warner, are putting on what they’re calling “Bulldog Madness,” with a number of events being held to generate interest in the respective programs Oct. 12 at the CSM gym starting at noon and running to 4 p.m. Golden State Warriors “hype man” Franco Finn will serve as master of ceremonies. Admission is free and refreshments are available, as well.

A former College of San Mateo basketball standout is taking his talents back home to play professionally. Sam Manu, a first-team All-Coast Conference North Division selection for the Bulldogs during the 2021-22 season, was recently the No. 1 pick in the 2024 Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) Draft. Manu is headed back to his home country to play for the Taipei Taishin Mars in Taipei City.