https://broncoathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for Cal Poly Pomona Athleticsen-us60https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-broncos-honored-at-2026-night-of-excellence.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/general-broncos-honored-at-2026-night-of-excellence.aspxBaseball, Men's Cross Country, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field

The Cal Poly Pomona Department of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated its student-athletes, coaches, and staff at the annual Night of Excellence awards presentation on Tuesday night in the Bronco Student Center. The ceremony recognized the outstanding accomplishments of the Athletics Department during the 2025-26 academic year.]]>2026 Night of Excellence Athletes of the YearThu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 PST36334https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/cpp-hall-of-famer-violet-palmer-named-new-coordinator-of-officials-for-ccaa-womens-basketball.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/30/cpp-hall-of-famer-violet-palmer-named-new-coordinator-of-officials-for-ccaa-womens-basketball.aspxWomen's Basketball

The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) has named Violet Palmer as its new Coordinator of Officials for women's basketball.   Palmer played for Cal Poly Pomona in the CCAA from 1982-86 and earned two National Championships (1985 and 1986), three regional titles, and four CCAA regular-season championships. She finished her career in the top 10 in conference history in steals and was inducted into the CPP Hall of Fame in 2020, and the CCAA Hall of Fame in 2023.]]>Violet Palmer CCAAThu, 30 Apr 2026 09:27:00 PST86333https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/general-cal-poly-pomona-sets-ccaa-record-with-43-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/15/general-cal-poly-pomona-sets-ccaa-record-with-43-athlete-of-the-week-honors.aspxBaseball, Men's Cross Country, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field

Cal Poly Pomona Athletics set a new CCAA record in 2025-26 with 43 CCAA Athlete of the Week selections, surpassing UC San Diego's previous mark of 42 set in 2018-19 for most in an academic year. The Broncos' record spanned across all 10 CCAA-sponsored sports, marking the first time in department history that every sport had at least one honoree in the same academic year.]]>Athlete of the Week RecordWed, 15 Apr 2026 12:24:00 PST36321https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/14/cal-poly-pomona-athletics-inducts-2026-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/4/14/cal-poly-pomona-athletics-inducts-2026-hall-of-fame-class.aspxBaseball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Track and Field, Hall of Fame, Softball

The Cal Poly Pomona Department of Intercollegiate Athletics inducted five individuals and one team into the CPP Athletics Hall of Fame this past Saturday, April 11th, in a ceremony taking place in Kellogg Arena.   The 2026 class featured five individuals, including Mark Batres (Men's Cross Country and Track and Field), Sergi Monsó (Men's Soccer), Jimmy Ramos (Baseball), Durelle Schimek (Women's Track & Field), and Carol Spanks (Softball) - along with the historic 1981-82 Women's Basketball National Championship team.]]>2026 Hall of Fame Induction ClassTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:50:00 PST156320https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/28/womens-basketball-danelle-bishop-and-sydney-nelson-join-sports-central-la-to-discuss-elite-eight-appearance.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/28/womens-basketball-danelle-bishop-and-sydney-nelson-join-sports-central-la-to-discuss-elite-eight-appearance.aspxWomen's Basketball

Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball head coach Danelle Bishop and first team All-American Sydney Nelson join Sports Central LA to discuss the team's Elite Eight run during the 2025-26 season.]]>Sydney and DanelleSat, 28 Mar 2026 09:20:00 PST86297https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-basketball-sydney-nelson-named-first-team-all-american.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-basketball-sydney-nelson-named-first-team-all-american.aspxWomen's Basketball

Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball standout Sydney Nelson has been named a Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) First Team All-American, capping a historic 2025-26 campaign in which she emerged as one of the top players in NCAA Division II.]]>Sydney Nelson All-AmericaWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 PST86295https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-broncos-season-ends-in-elite-eight.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-broncos-season-ends-in-elite-eight.aspxWomen's Basketball

Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball saw its 2025-26 postseason run come to a close Tuesday night, falling 61-53 to Alabama-Huntsville at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in the Elite Eight.]]>TeamTue, 24 Mar 2026 20:30:00 PST86294https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-six-basketball-broncos-receive-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-six-basketball-broncos-receive-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Six Bronco basketball student-athletes earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors on Tuesday, it was announced HERE.   For the men, Kevin Simeth and Jake Goldberg received the recognition, while on the women's side Sydney Nelson, Andrea Stajic, Khamiyah Anderson, and Alexis Woodson all received All-District honors.]]>2026 Basketball CSC Academic All-DistrictTue, 24 Mar 2026 11:45:00 PST46292https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/23/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-to-face-alabama-huntsville-in-elite-eight-on-tuesday-night.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/23/womens-basketball-womens-basketball-to-face-alabama-huntsville-in-elite-eight-on-tuesday-night.aspxWomen's Basketball

Cal Poly Pomona returns to the national quarterfinals for the first time in over a decade, matching up with a talented Alabama-Huntsville squad in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. Tip-off is set for 5:30 PM PT (8:30 PM local) and will air on ESPN+.]]>WBB Elite EightMon, 23 Mar 2026 22:00:00 PST86291https://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-west-region-champions-womens-basketball-punches-ticket-to-elite-eight.aspxhttps://broncoathletics.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-west-region-champions-womens-basketball-punches-ticket-to-elite-eight.aspxWomen's Basketball

For the first time since 2014, and the 15th time in program history, Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball has won the NCAA West Region Title! The Broncos came up with a big road win against host and No. 1 seed Central Washington, narrowly holding on for a 57-51 victory. With the win, the Broncos advance to the Elite Eight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while also marking Head Coach Danelle Bishop's 300th career win at Cal Poly Pomona.]]>West Region ChampionsMon, 16 Mar 2026 23:55:00 PST86282