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October
2026
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12:21 PM
America/Los_Angeles

Basketball Season Opens With Cougar Madness Oct. 14

By Sam Stenroos

Cal State San Marcos’ annual basketball celebration, Cougar Madness, is coming to the Sports Center on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The event marks the start of the collegiate basketball season, with the CSUSM men’s team opening on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Vanguard and the women’s team opening on Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. at Point Loma Nazarene.

Students are invited to join other Cougars for a tailgate party from 7-8:30 p.m., and the main event will tip off at 8:30. There will be introductions to all the CSUSM sports teams and performances by the dance and cheer teams. Students can enjoy free food, free swag, games and even a dunk contest while celebrating the kickoff to another year of exciting Cougar athletics.

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