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Alexander: Do L.A. Rams fans acknowledge the Super Bowl title in St. Louis?
Bill Vinovich, the referee in that Rams-Saints game, worked a Big West basketball game between Long Beach State and CSUN three nights later in the Matadome, and I’m guessing he didn’t receive a negative reception. The next night he was in Provo for a West Coast Conference game between Saint Mary’s and BYU, and the fans were not so kind. A fan at courtside kept asking, “Was it pass interference?” And a sign that Vinovich asked to be taken down at a TV timeout said: “Don’t screw these Saints, Bill.” -- Los Angeles Daily News
Big West: UC Irvine ready for week that will challenge its status atop conference standings
Big West standings
1. UC Irvine: 5-1 (17-5 overall)
2. UC Santa Barbara: 4-1 (15-4)
3. Cal State Fullerton: 4-2 (8-12)
T-4. Hawaii: 3-2 (12-7)
T-4. Cal State Northridge: 3-2 (9-12) -- Los Angeles Daily News
MEET THE WEEK 1 NCAA WATER POLO STANDOUT PERFORMERS
No. 24 Cal Baptist went 1-3, but pulled off a 10-8 upset of #18 Cal State Northridge, thanks in part to five goals and three assists by Golden Coast Conference co-Player of the Week Kira O’Donnell. -- SwimSwam
TV’s best bets: Super Bowl LIII features Rams vs. Patriots
Those who like West Coast hoop gets paid Wednesday, with UCLA-Washington State (7 p.m., Pac-12) and USC at Washington (8 p.m., FS1) tucked around an ESPN3 stream of the battle of the Cal States, Northridge vs. Fullerton (7 p.m.). -- Los Angeles Daily News
Saturday's regional sports roundup: Duke QB Jones shines as two from ODU play in Senior Bowl; Apprentice School reaches NCWA National Duals semifinals
Friday, Apprentice won its pool and earned the No. 2 overall seeding with three victories: 46-10 over Richland, 64-0 against Cal State Northridge and 32-27 against UNLV. -- Daily Press
CSUN falls, UCD women alone at top
NORTHRIDGE — There was nothing secret about this one… -- Davis Enterprise
How to watch Big West volleyball featuring No. 1 Long Beach State on CBS Sports Digital
The Big West is one of the best conferences in the country for men's volleyball. Some of the best teams in the country will be playing this weekend, including the No. 1 team in the country Long Beach State. CSUN and Santa Barbara also highlight the field, with Loyola Chicago and Lewis visiting. -- CBS Sports
Cal State Northridge pulls away to beat Long Beach State
NORTHRIDGE — Terrell Gomez scored 21 points and all five Cal State Northridge starters scored at least 12 points as the Matadors pulled away in the second half to beat Long Beach State 86-71 on Wednesday night at the Matadome. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Five Questions for Matt Warshaw, CSUN Head Women’s Water Polo Coach
Part of The Big West Conference, in years past, the Matadors of California State University at Northridge (CSUN) have enjoyed spectacular success, including advancing to their conference tournament final in 2010 and 2014—under current Michigan women’s coach, Marcelo Leonardi—and having Madeleine Sanchez, The Big West’s all-time leading scorer (229 goals), suit up in CSUN’s red and black from 2015 until graduating last spring. -- Swimming World Magazine
CSU Northridge pulls away late, tops Long Beach State 86-71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terrell Gomez scored 21 points and all five CSU Northridge starters scored at least 12 points as the Matadors pulled away in the second half to beat Long Beach State, 86-71 on Wednesday night. -- USA Today