Category Archives: College

Cougars Win Slugfest, 11-9

Written by tpeterson on February 14, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific jumped out to 9-1 lead and then had to hold in the ninth inning to beat Westmont 11-9 Saturday at the Cougar Baseball Complex.

Cougars Sink in Second Half, 84-64

Written by tpeterson on February 12, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific trailed by just six points at halftime but Vanguard broke it wide open with a 21-9 run to open the second half and went on to rout the Cougars 84-64 Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

Cougars Can’t Catch Concordia

Written by tpeterson on February 5, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Concordia jumped out to a 19-9 advantage early in the contest and maintained the lead the rest of the way in a 71-61 win over Azusa Pacific Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

Super Bowl LX: Who do the Coaches Like?

Written by tpeterson on February 5, 2026 — 7 Comments

I asked the High School football coaches one question. Who do you like in the Super Bowl? The poll consists of area head coaches and assistants, past and present. Here’s what we got.

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Azusa Pacific Football 2026 Signing Class

Written by tpeterson on February 4, 2026 — 3 Comments

AZUSA, Calif. — Azusa Pacific University football announced its 2026 signing class Wednesday, adding a balanced group of student-athletes that brings experience, athleticism, and leadership across all position groups. Here are the signees.

Late Cal Poly Rally Beats Cougars

Written by tpeterson on February 1, 2026 — 1 Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific had a one run lead after seven innings but Cal Poly Pomona scored three runs in the eighth inning and two in the ninth to beat the Cougars 9-5 in the nightcap of a doubleheader Saturday. APU also lost the first game in a slugfest 21-13 and were […]

Overtime Doesn’t Pay Off for Cougars

Written by tpeterson on January 29, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific was outscored 11-7 in overtime and fell to Hawaii Hilo 81-77 Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

Azusa Pacific Football Coaching Staff Updates

Written by tpeterson on January 15, 2026 — 3 Comments

By Tim Peterson The Azusa Pacific football program has returned and will compete in Division 3 beginning this fall. AJ Parnell was named the head coach. Here are the recent additions to the staff.

Cougars Hold Off Biola, 85-78

Written by tpeterson on January 8, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – Azusa Pacific outscored Biola 50-42 in the second half and then held off the Eagles 85-78 Thursday night at Felix Event Center.

Bryson’s Game Winner Caps Cougars Rally

Written by tpeterson on December 20, 2025 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Peterson (Azusa) – EJ Bryson hit a fall away jumper with .04 seconds remaining to lift Azusa Pacific to a 75-73 win over Point Loma Saturday at the Felix Event Center. The Cougars rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit and then outscored Point Loma 45-28 in the second half to pull out the […]