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Men’s Basketball News

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.

The spring semester has been exciting and rewarding for College of San Mateo’s athletic teams. Our student-athletes have shown exceptional dedication, skill, and sportsmanship across all sports, achieving remarkable records and accolades. Additionally, many teams have significantly contributed to our community, embodying the spirit of service and unity.

The beginning of February featured milestones of 700, 600, and 500 for College of San Mateo athletics. Softball coach Nicole Quigley-Borg started the month reaching 600 wins with a doubleheader sweep of visiting Sacramento City College. Following another pair of victories over College of the Siskiyous on Saturday, she now has a record of 602-145 in 18 seasons at the CSM helm.

Down by 18 points in the second half, and without its season leading scorer, the College of San Mateo men’s basketball team staged a tremendous comeback to knock off No. 22-ranked Ohlone College, 71-66, Wednesday night at College Heights gymnasium. Both teams are now 2-2 in Coast North play.

Last week’s state coaches poll does not have Skyline in the top 25 rankings, while CCSF is No. 12, Chabot (1-2, 13-6) No. 17, and San Mateo No. 21. CSM, at 14-5, currently has the best overall record in the conference.

San Mateo County basketball teams bring pacesetting non-league records into the official start of Coast North Conference play this week.

Jayonnah Carter just made it to the 600-point career plateau before being knocked out of Saturday’s 2023 women’s basketball finale at College of San Mateo’s College Heights gym against West Hills.

The College of San Mateo women’s volleyball team took its first step towards a return trip to the 3C4A state finals, sweeping visiting Sacramento City College, 3-0, in Saturday’s playoff opener.

Skyline College and College of San Mateo are sending both their women’s and men’s basketball teams to the California Community College Athletic Association state playoffs, with regional play beginning Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.