Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Archives - IX Sports

Cal Poly’s Vanessa McManus dribbles the ball up court during a game. The Mustang band and cheer squad are standing behind her.

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How Vanessa McManus has made an immediate impact for Cal Poly

by David YapkowitzJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The sophomore guard has been among the top players in the Big West this season

UC San Diego head coach Heidi VanDerveer talks with her team during a timeout at the Big West Championship Game against UC Davis.

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2025-26 Big West preview

by David YapkowitzOctober 8, 2025October 7, 2025

An in-depth look at each team in the Big West

UC Irvine guard Deja Lee attacks the defense during the Big West Tournament semifinals.

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2024-25 Big West Conference preview

by David YapkowitzOctober 15, 2024October 12, 2024

Breaking down the Big West rosters and predicting who will come out on top

Annika Shah shoots a wide-open jump shot with her right hand.

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Driven by relationships, Annika Shah reaches another level at Cal Poly

by David YapkowitzDecember 26, 2023December 24, 2023

The 5’3 guard has become one of the Big West’s top players as a junior

Hawaii guard Daejah Phillips stands with her hands on her hips during a Big West Conference game.

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2023-24 Big West Conference preview

by David YapkowitzOctober 29, 2023October 29, 2023

The Big West is wide open this season, with three teams receiving first-place votes in the preseason poll