Weekly Mustang Roundup: Oct. 27-Nov. 2
10/28/2025 11:51:00 AM | General
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Oct 31, 2025 at All Day
Men's Tennis vs
Jack Kramer Club Hidden Dual
Oct 31, 2025 at M: 10:30 A.M. / W: 11:30 A.M.
Cross Country at
Big West Championships
Nov 2, 2025 at TBD
Women's Soccer vs
Big West Championship
THIS WEEK IN MUSTANG ATHLETICS
- Cal Poly football is back at home for a second straight game Saturday when hosting Portland State at Mustang Memorial Field at 2 p.m.
- One of the most dominant programs in recent Big West history, Cal Poly cross country travels to Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park in Hawai’i for the Big West Championships this Friday looking to achieve a feat no other team has ever accomplished.
- The Cal Poly wrestling program gets its 2025-26 campaign underway this Saturday at 6 p.m. when they host Purdue inside Mott Athletics Center.
- Volleyball heads back on the road to face Cal State Bakersfield and CSUN this weekend as the season turns over to the second half of the Big West schedule.
- Men's Soccer, who clinched a spot in the Big West Championship last week, hits the road for its final regular season match Saturday against Cal State Bakersfield at 7 p.m.
- Women's Basketball is back! The Mustangs, who made it to the Big West Championship Quarterfinals last year, will host an exhibition game against Simpson University Thursday at 11 a.m. inside Mott Athletics Center. Admission to the game is FREE.
#RIDEHIGH MOMENTS
WEEKLY SNEAK PEEK
Women’s Soccer Awaits First Opponent in Big West Postseason
- Cal Poly women’s soccer clinched a spot in the six-team Big West tournament and took over first place in the conference regular season standings with a 1-0 home victory over UC Riverside this past Thursday. Then on Sunday, the Mustangs closed out the regular season with a 1-1 draw at home against CSUN to remain in first in the Big West table.
- The Mustangs now wait to see who they will face in their opening match in the Big West Championship. al Poly played its final regular season match on Sunday, while the other 10 teams in the Big West still have one match to play on Thursday. CSUN and UC Santa Barbara are currently tied for second place in the Big West and trail Cal Poly by just 2 points. With victories on Thursday, both the Matadors and Gauchos could jump in front of the Mustangs in the standings, while draws or losses by both teams would allow Cal Poly to stay in first and earn them the right to host the semifinals and championship match in the Big West Championship.
- Regardless of Thursday’s results, Cal Poly can finish no lower than third in the Big West regular season standings as they own the head-to-head tiebreaker with Cal State Fullerton, who is sitting in fourth place with 17 points.
- The top two teams in the regular season standings receive a bye from the opening round of the tournament, while the third and fourth place teams would host Big West Championship First Round matches on this Sunday, Nov. 2.
- Stay tuned to GoPoly.com and follow Cal Poly women’s soccer on Instagram (@calpolysoccer) and X/Twitter (@CPWomensSoccer) for an update on who the Mustangs will face in the conference tournament.
Wrestling Hosts No. 22 Purdue Saturday in Season Opener
- The Cal Poly wrestling program gets its 2025-26 campaign underway this Saturday at 6 p.m. when they host Purdue inside Mott Athletics Center.
- Tickets to the coveted season opener against a talented Big Ten foe are on sale now at GoPoly.com/Tickets. Fans that purchase a ticket to Saturday’s home football game against Portland State at 2 p.m. will also receive admission to Saturday’s wrestling dual free of charge.
- Last year, the Mustangs sent four wrestlers to NCAA Championships for the fourth straight year — just the second time in program history the Mustangs have accomplished that feat and the first time since qualifying at least five from 2003 to 2007. Zeth Romney shined on the national stage in Philadelphia, capturing third at 133 pounds to earn All-American honors and become the highest finisher in program history in that weight class at NCAAs. The 2024-25 Pac-12 Wrestler of the Year finished last season with an impressive 19-5 record, recording 13 victories over ranked opponents.
- Romney, along with NCAA qualifiers Trevor Tinker and Koda Holeman, are among 18 returners for the Mustangs this season. Romney is wrestling at 141 pounds this season and is ranked fourth nationally by InterMat entering Saturday’s dual.
Football Hosts Portland State Saturday
- Cal Poly will play its second-to-last home game of the season this Saturday when hosting Portland State at Mustang Memorial Field for a 2 p.m. kickoff
- The game will be streamed live on ESPN+
- The first 5,000 fans will get a free Cal Poly rally towel upon entry. It is also Atascadero/Paso Robles/Santa Margarita Day which means folks who live in those places can register for $5 tickets ahead of time HERE
- On defense, Cal Poly boasts the top two tacklers in the Big Sky in linebackers Mikey D’Amato and Kenny Olson. Both are also top 11 in the country in that category.
- Offensively, wide receiver Michael Briscoe leads the Big Sky and is sixth in the FCS in receiving touchdowns.
Cross Country Eyes History in Honolulu
- One of the most dominant programs in recent Big West history, Cal Poly cross country travels to Queen Kapi'olani Regional Park in Hawai’i for the Big West Championships this Friday looking to achieve a feat no other team has ever accomplished.
- Since the Big West began sponsoring both sports in 1983, no team in the history of the conference has ever swept the men’s and women’s cross country team titles four consecutive seasons. The three-time defending Big West Champions have a chance to do just that this week.
- Action from Honolulu gets underway at 10:30 a.m. PDT Friday with the men’s 8K. The women’s 6K will follow at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Live results for the meet are available HERE. There is no livestream.
- Graduate student Michael Chambers and redshirt seniors Spencer Pickren and Bryce Kueker are expected to lead the way for the Cal Poly men, while junior Kelli Gaffney and sophomores Nikki Bridges and Renae Searls will lead the charge for the women.
- Follow Cal Poly track and field on Instagram (@calpolytfxc) and X/Twitter (@CalPolyTrack_XC) for live updates on the meet.
Volleyball Turns Over Conference Schedule at Cal State Bakersfield and CSUN
- Cal Poly swept its fourth straight opponent Thursday night, defeating UC Riverside in straight sets before extending the nation's best home win streak to 12-0 with a crucial victory over first-place UC Davis on Saturday.
- Kendall Beshear led all Mustangs last week with 4.14 kills per set. This included a double-double (18 kills, 13 digs) in a 3-1 win over Big West leader UC Davis, the conference's top defensive squad. Beshear also hit .300 for the week, helping Cal Poly remain a top 20 team nationally in hitting percentage (.280). For her standout performance, she was named Big West Offensive Player of the Week.
- The Mustangs now head back on the road to face Cal State Bakersfield and CSUN this weekend as the season turns over to the second half of the Big West schedule.
Women's Basketball Hosts Exhibition Game Thursday
- Fans of women's basketball can get their first look at the 2025-26 Mustangs Thursday when the Mustangs host Simpson University for an exhibition game at 11 a.m. inside Mott Athletics Center
- While the game will not be streamed, fans can follow live stats online at GoPoly.com and admission to the game is FREE
- Cal Poly welcomes nine newcomers and brings back seven players from last year's roster
Men's Tennis Wraps Up Fall Slate at Jack Kramer Club
- Two weekends ago, the Mustangs delivered a strong performance at the ITA Southwest Regionals, advancing multiple players from the qualifying rounds into the main draw.
- The team finished the tournament with a 7-7 record in main-draw matches and a 10-12 overall mark, a promising step forward for this young roster as the fall season concludes.
- Cal Poly has one fall event remaining: a hidden dual at the prestigious Jack Kramer Club in Palos Verdes, Calif., from October 31 through November 2.
Men's Soccer Wraps Regular Season Saturday
- Coming off a pair of wins last week, Cal Poly men's soccer will finish the regular season Saturday when heading to Cal State Bakersfield for a 7 p.m. start
- The Mustangs are currently tied for third in the Big West standings with UC Irvine.
- They clinched a spot in next week's Big West Championship during their wins last week. All that is left to be decided is what seed the Mustangs will earn and who/when they will play.
- The Mustangs have a a shot still to win the Big West regular season title but will need some help. To win the title, the Mustangs need a victory over the Roadrunners and losses by both Cal State Fullerton and UC Santa Barbara.
Cal Poly vs. CSUN, Men's Soccer Highlights -- Oct 26th, 2025
Monday, October 27
Cal Poly vs. UC Davis, Women's Volleyball Highlights -- Oct 25th, 2025
Sunday, October 26
Cal Poly vs. UC Riverside, Women's Soccer Highlights -- Oct 23rd, 2025
Friday, October 24
Mustang Insider Show with Chris Sylvester -- Oct 20, 2025
Thursday, October 23
