The Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles (also Cal State LA Golden Eagles) are the athletic teams that represent California State University, Los Angeles in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Golden Eagles compete as members of the California Collegiate Athletic Association for all 10 varsity sports. Cal State LA previously competed in Division I and was a founding member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association in 1969, leaving in 1974 but not before winning the conference's basketball title and participating in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

Cal State LA's more than of athletic facilities is named the Billie Jean King Sports Complex. The sports complex—designation which was approved by the CSU Board of Trustees Sept. 21—features the Eagles Nest Gymnasium, the University Stadium, Jesse Owens Track and Field, Reeder Field (baseball), the swimming pool, and tennis and basketball courts.

History The mascot of CSULA was the Diablos from 1947-1980. Eagles Nest is home to the Cal State LA basketball and volleyball teams. The arena seats just over 3,200 fans at full capacity. In 1984, the Eagles Nest hosted the Summer XXIII (23rd) Olympics judo competition. In July 1984 the Olympic Mural, “Olympic Fantasy,” a mosaic tile work by muralist Guillermo "Bill" Granizo, was installed on west side of the arena in remembrance of the event.

Fight Song

Championships Entering the 2017–18 school year, Cal State LA has won a total of 75 conference championships in the university's history. This is in addition to the nine National Championships and 10 National Runner-Up Finishes.

National championships won +Cal State Los Angeles National ChampionshipsSeasonDivisionSportNotes1963College DivisionMen's tennis1964Men's tennis1964Football#1 on the UPI poll1965Men's tennis1978Division IIMen's Track and Field1979Men's Archery1981Women's Badminton2021Men's Soccer2024Women's Volleyball

Billie Jean King Sports Complex

Cal State LA moved its tennis program in 2014 from the California Collegiate Athletic Association to the Pacific West Conference.

The two-story, 8,500 square foot facility at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State L.A.) is strategically located between the university's stadium running track and tennis center. The lower-level houses locker rooms, training facilities, and public restrooms, accessible to both stadium and tennis court users. This design allows the university’s soccer, track and field, and tennis teams to share the space. The upper level features the Cal State L.A. Sports Hall of Fame and a hospitality suite with a small kitchen. Enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows, this level includes a covered outdoor terrace offering uninterrupted views of the tennis courts and stadium soccer field and track. Surrounding the building are grandstands for tennis viewing and an outdoor assembly area for university events.

Varsity sports Baseball Basketball Basketball Beach volleyball Cross country Cross country Soccer Golf Track and field Soccer Tennis Track and field† Volleyball

Football

In 1964, the undefeated Diablos were voted national champions, via the UPI coaches' poll, for the NCAA's College Division.

Cal State LA's football program was disbanded after the 1977 season.

Men's golf Bob Clark won the NCAA Division I Golf Championship in 1969.

Men's soccer Since 2018 Michael Erush has been the Head Men's Soccer Coach of the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles at California State University-Los Angeles.

Baseball During Cal State L.A.'s tenure in Division I, the baseball team achieved notable success, including two appearances in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. One of the most remarkable achievements in the program's history came in 1977, when the Diablos made an improbable run to the College World Series (CWS). That year, CSULA pulled off a stunning feat by defeating the powerhouse USC Trojans – who had claimed 10 national championships at the time — twice to emerge from the regional round. Their journey continued to the CWS, where the Diablos battled fiercely, ultimately finishing with a 2–2 record and securing a 4th place finish. This remarkable achievement remains one of the high points in Cal State L.A's baseball legacy, showcasing the team's resilience and skill on the national stage.

Championships Appearances The CSU Los Angeles Golden Eagles competed in the NCAA Tournament across 13 active sports (6 men's and 7 women's) 158 times at the Division II level.

Baseball (4): 1998, 2006, 2007, 2013 Men's basketball (6): 1957, 1959, 1974, 1995, 1998, 2000 Women's basketball (2): 2006, 2012 Men's cross country (5): 1975, 1978, 1987, 1988, 1989 Women's cross country (8): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2006, 2007, 2008 Men's soccer (14): 1981, 1992, 1994, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021 Women's soccer (5): 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 Women's tennis (9): 1988, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 Men's indoor track and field (9): 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2017 Women's indoor track and field (19): 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018 Men's outdoor track and field (42): 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Women's outdoor track and field (20): 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018 Women's volleyball (17): 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2018

The Golden Eagles participated in the 1974 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, going 0–1 with an 88–80 loss to Dayton.

Team The Golden Eagles of CSU Los Angeles earned five NCAA team championships at the Division II level.

Men's (5) Outdoor track and field (1): 1978 Soccer (1): 2021 Tennis (3): 1963, 1964, 1965

Results

1962–63 Men's tennis Southern Illinois 9–7 1963–64 Men's tennis Southern Illinois 15–15 1964–65 Men's tennis Redlands 20–16 1977–78 Men's outdoor track and field Cal Poly 70–59.5 2021–22 Men's soccer Charleston (WV) 1-0

Below is one national club team championship:

Men's archery (1): 1979 (USA Archery)

Individual At the NCAA Division II level, CSU Los Angeles has seen 71 Golden Eagles claim individual championships.

NCAA individual championshipsOrderSchool yearAthlete(s)SportSource 1 1962–63 Gil RodriguezJohn Lee Men's tennis 2 1962–63 Gil Rodriguez Men's tennis 3 1963–64 Gary Johnson Men's tennis 4 1963–64 Jay Moxley Men's swimming and diving 5 1963–64 Jay Moxley Men's swimming and diving 6 1964–65 Gary Johnson Men's tennis 7 1967–68 Bob Delgado Men's tennis 8 1976–77 Rick Hoss Men's swimming and diving 9 1976–77 Colin Sutherland Men's outdoor track and field 10 1976–77 Sam Turner Men's outdoor track and field 11 1977–78 Chester Hart Men's outdoor track and field 12 1977–78 Craig Robinson Men's outdoor track and field 13 1977–78 Sam Turner Men's outdoor track and field 14 1978–79 Kimmo Jokivaritio Men's outdoor track and field 15 1979–80 Sam Turner Men's outdoor track and field 16 1979–80 Sam Turner Men's outdoor track and field 17 1981–82 Tommy Lister Men's outdoor track and field 18 1984–85 Gordon Bugg Men's outdoor track and field 19 1985–86 Stan Oporski Men's outdoor track and field 20 1986–87 Stan Oporski Men's indoor track and field 21 1986–87 Stan Oporski Men's outdoor track and field 22 1987–88 Sylvia Mosqueda Women's cross country 23 1989–90 Brian Fisher Men's indoor track and field 24 1989–90 Edna Olivarez Women's tennis 25 1989–90 Edna OlivarezJennifer Choi Women's tennis 26 1990–91 Darcy RichardsSocorro VasquezMarlene WilcoxMargo Grant Women's outdoor track and field 27 1990–91 Rich Doering Men's outdoor track and field 28 1990–91 Marlene Wilcox Women's outdoor track and field 29 1991–92 Margo GrantSocorro VasquezMarlene WilcoxChristy Opara Women's indoor track and field 30 1991–92 Bryan Bridgewater Men's outdoor track and field 31 1991–92 Bryan Bridgewater Men's outdoor track and field 32 1991–92 Brandi Gail Women's indoor track and field 33 1991–92 Christy Opara Women's indoor track and field 34 1992–93 Marsha Guialdo Women's indoor track and field 35 1992–93 Marsha Guialdo Women's outdoor track and field 36 1992–93 Marsha Guialdo Women's outdoor track and field 37 1992–93 Janet Hill Women's indoor track and field 38 1992–93 Janet Hill Women's outdoor track and field 39 1992–93 Janet Hill Women's outdoor track and field 40 1993–94 Janet Hill Women's indoor track and field 41 1993–04 Janet Hill Women's outdoor track and field 42 1993–04 Janet Hill Women's outdoor track and field 43 1994–95 Francesca Carver Women's outdoor track and field 44 1995–96 Ray Banner Men's indoor track and field 45 1995–96 LaVera Clark Women's outdoor track and field 46 1995–96 Jonathan Jordan Men's indoor track and field 47 1995–96 Jonathan Jordan Men's outdoor track and field 48 1995–96 Petra Juraskova Women's indoor track and field 49 1995–96 Petra Juraskova Women's outdoor track and field 50 1995–96 Petra Juraskova Women's outdoor track and field 51 1995–96 Tambi Wenj Men's indoor track and field 52 1995–96 Tambi Wenj Men's outdoor track and field 53 1996–97 Petra Juraskova Women's indoor track and field 54 1996–97 Petra Juraskova Women's outdoor track and field 55 1997–98 Jonathan Jordan Men's outdoor track and field 56 1997–98 Kirran Moss Women's indoor track and field 57 1998–99 Nicole Duncan Women's indoor track and field 58 2000–01 Nicole Duncan Women's indoor track and field 59 2000–01 Nicole Duncan Women's outdoor track and field 60 2000–01 Louise Ayetotche Women's indoor track and field 61 2001–02 Nicole Duncan Women's indoor track and field 62 2001–02 Nicole Duncan Women's indoor track and field 63 2001–02 Nicole Duncan Women's outdoor track and field 64 2001–02 Nicole Duncan Women's outdoor track and field 65 2001–02 Nicole Duncan Women's outdoor track and field 66 2005–06 April Brown Women's indoor track and field 67 2007–08 Omonike Kotey Women's indoor track and field 68 2010–11 Giorgio Bryant Men's outdoor track and field 69 2010–11 Josh Como Men's outdoor track and field 70 2011–12 Calista Lyon Women's outdoor track and field 71 2015–16 Khalifah Rosser Men's outdoor track and field

At the NCAA Division I level, California State University, Los Angeles (CSU Los Angeles) has earned a total of 12 individual championships.

Baseball Faculty

Baseball Field The baseball field was renamed Reeder Field in 1972 to honor Coach Jim Reeder, who never had a losing season during his career. Reeder's untimely death in January 1972 left a lasting impact, and the renaming of the field celebrated his dedication and success in collegiate baseball.

John Herbold: ABCA Hall of Famer On January 3, 1998, John Herbold, head baseball coach at Cal State LA, was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame during the ABCA's national convention in San Diego, CA. Herbold later received recognition from Cal State LA Intercollegiate Athletics for becoming the baseball coach with the most wins in University history, having secured 398 victories since taking over as head coach in 1984. This achievement surpassed the previous record of 397 wins set by Jim Reeder, after whom the baseball field is named.

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