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San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Eric Evelhoch

Eric Evelhoch, '23-24 Sports Editor

Eric Evelhoch (he/him/his) is a senior media studies major who was born outside of Detroit, Michigan, and lived in Ventura County, California, for a decade-plus. He is a returning college student and transfer from Santa Barbara City College, where he served as Sports Editor for The Channels. Evelhoch is also a Sports Director for KCR College Radio, where he restarted play-by-play coverage post-pandemic. Currently, he serves as the play-by-play broadcaster for the SDSU ACHA DI hockey team and has filled in on the call for Aztecs sports on the Mountain West Network. His prior freelance experience includes print, digital, online video and audio-only, and broadcast radio formats covering football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer and volleyball.

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Hiring of Sean Lewis signals a major shift, refinement for Aztecs football

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 29, 2023
San Diego State forward Adryana Quezada takes a step-back jumper in a game earlier this season at Viejas Arena. Her 21 points against Penn was the most she has scored in an Aztecs uniform.

Quezada, Barcello, Fiso’s SDSU-highs power women’s basketball past Penn

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
San Diego State guard Meghan Fiso drives with the ball during action earlier this season at Viejas Arena.

Women’s basketball stuffs visiting Westcliff in second half of 64-42 win

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 22, 2023
San Diego State seniors Julia Haynie (13) and Heipua Tautuaa (2) rise for a block earlier this season at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym.

Volleyball honors six players before Senior Day final match against UNLV

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 19, 2023
San Diego State guard Reese Waters surveys the court during an exhibition game against Cal State San Marcos on Monday, Oct. 30 at Viejas Arena.

Portal pair, Waters and Pal are ready to add to Aztecs’ basketball legacy

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
November 1, 2023
San Diego State midfielder Alexys Ocampo readies to cross the ball against Wyoming on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the SDSU Sports Deck. SDSU knocked off the Cowgirls 5-1 to remain in first place in the Mountain West Conference.

Women’s soccer corrals Cowgirls 5-1, ties scoring high to stay in first place

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
San Diego State wide receiver Brionne Penny leaps to make a catch near the goal line against Boise State at Snapdragon Stadium.

Aztecs at a turning point after the bye week with a crucial contest at Hawaii

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
October 13, 2023
San Diego State forward Alexander Levengood (7) heads the ball against Cal State Bakersfield on Monday, Aug. 28 at the SDSU Sports Deck. Mens soccer and womens lacrosse are both impacted by the breakup of the Pac-12.

Pulled-apart Pac-12 leaves men’s soccer and women’s lacrosse programs hanging

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
San Diego State forward Emma Gaines-Ramos (5) runs free from University of San Diego defender Katie Baxter (9) on Thursday, Sept. 14 at Snapdragon Stadium. SDSU won the match 4-0.

San Diego is Red: Women’s soccer shuts out USD 4-0 at Snapdragon

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
September 15, 2023
San Diego State forward Kali Trevithick leads an attack against UC San Diego on Thursday, Sept. 7, at Triton Soccer Stadium. She was involved in all three Aztecs goals, scoring two and assisting on one.

Trevithick’s career night pushes women’s soccer past UCSD 3-2

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
San Diego State cornerback Noah Tumblin reacts during the Aztecs 36-28 win over Idaho State on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Snapdragon Stadium. The senior recorded his first interception of the season, while the SDSU defense had three interceptions for the second straight game.

After a narrow win over Idaho State, is SDSU football ready for its closeup?

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
September 4, 2023
San Diego State forward Austin Brummett (10) narrowly misses deflecting a cross to the box as Cal State Bakersfield goalkeeper Brandon Limes (1) gathers the ball in on Monday, Aug. 28 at the SDSU Sports Deck. The Aztecs beat the Roadrunners 1-0.

Hernandez’s first NCAA goal nets a win late against Cal State Bakersfield

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
From left: Cody Moon (58), Cedarious Barfield (3) and Trey White (47) during a break in action of San Diego States 20-13 win over Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 26 at Snapdragon Stadium.

Eat ’em up: San Diego State’s defense gets some seasoning against Ohio

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
San Diego State outside hitter Heipua Tautuaa leaps to attack in a match against Air Force last season at Peterson Gym. Tautuaa is one of three seniors and 10 players returning from the 2022-23 squad.

[Photo] Volleyball finishes 1-2 at the Hotel Rose City Showdown to open 2023

August 28, 2023
The Aztec mens basketball team hoists the 2022-23 Mountain West trophy following the win over Wyoming on March 4.

Once more up the mountain: Aztecs remain competitive in Mountain West

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
August 18, 2023
Current SDSU sophomore defender Tristan Viviani (left) and junior defender Trinity Coker in action during the 2022 season at the Sports Deck in San Diego, Calif. (Isabella Biunno)

Soccer teams start seasons with clear goals: Compete for championships

by Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
August 17, 2023
Illustration by Emily Augustine

Five things you may have missed in San Diego sports over the summer

by Eric Evelhoch, Roman Aguilar, Abigail Segoviano, and Cade West
August 8, 2023
Campus Inks shirt featuring Lamont Butler is the first NIL item available for purchase at the SDSU Bookstore.

NIL opportunities growing along with prominence of SDSU athletics

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the April 19 Midweek Preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Softball has final regular season homestand, Baseball begins seven straight at home

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the April 5 Midweek Preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Men’s and Women’s Tennis highlight light week for events on the Mesa

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
SDSU students storm through the gates at the Viejas Arena on Monday, April 3 in San Diego, CA. Students were seen jumping the gates and opening the doors, letting hundreds of students flood the entrance despite warnings that the stadium was at max capacity.

Crowd members climb over, crash through security at Viejas Arena

by Eric Evelhoch, Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, and Daniela Ramirez
April 3, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the March 22 Midweek Preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Double diamond weekend on the Mesa with Baseball and Softball

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
Sophia Ramos splits the defense against Wyoming on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Viejas Arena.

PREVIEW: Women’s Basketball opens WNIT action against UC Irvine

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the Feb. 22 Midweek Preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Tony Gwynn Legacy is biggest weekend event on the Mesa

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the Feb. 15 Midweek Preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Women’s Basketball hosts two key games, Softball and Lacrosse also at home

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the Feb. 8 midweek preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Softball hosts ‘Season Kickoff’ beginning Thursday; Tennis twin-bill and Men’s Basketball on Saturday

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the Feb 1. Midweek Preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Men’s Basketball hosts Boise State, Women’s Tennis welcomes UC San Diego

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
The Daily Aztec Midweek graphic for Jan. 25.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Four basketball games, first Women’s Tennis match on the Mesa this week

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
Sophomore Asia Avinger eyes her defensive assignment in a game versus Sacramento State on Dec. 17, 2022.

SDSU defense delivers rally past New Mexico, fast starts on offense wipe out Wyoming

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
The Daily Aztec graphic for the Dec 14 midweek preview.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Aztecs head to holidays with swim and dive, basketball and football in action

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
The Daily Aztec Midweek graphic for week of Dec. 7.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Three basketball games at Viejas Arena and the start of Track season

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Sophomore Asia Avinger dribbles up the court during a game last season.

Aztecs’ fourth quarter comeback tops Tritons, streak snapped in San Francisco

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
The Daily Aztec Midweek graphic for week of Nov. 21.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Two Men’s Basketball home games highlight hoops-heavy week

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
The Daily Aztec’s Midweek Preview graphic for Nov. 16, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Women’s Basketball hosts two games before the Thanksgiving break

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
The Aztec volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Air Force on Oct. 22. The team is 3-1 in their last four games heading into its regular season finale.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball wins three out of four matches heading into senior night

November 10, 2022
The Daily Aztec’s Midweek Preview graphic for Nov. 9, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Basketball teams host four and Football looks to lock up bowl berth

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
The Daily Aztec’s Midweek Preview graphic for Nov. 2, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Football hosts homecoming, Basketball teams tip-off seasons

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Senior Jack Browning kicks off against the University of Hawaii on Oct. 8.

Oil Slick: Aztecs let fourth quarter lead slip in 32-28 loss at Fresno State

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
The Daily Aztec’s Midweek Preview graphic for Oct. 26, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Conference title on the line for Women’s Soccer, Football faces Fresno

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
The San Diego State volleyball team celebrates after a 3-1 win over Air Force in Mountain West Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym in San Diego, Calif. The Aztecs improved to 5-16 for the season and 3-7 in conference play.

[Photo] Volleyball ends 6-game losing streak with 3-1 victory over Air Force

October 25, 2022
The Daily Aztec’s Midweek Preview graphic for Oct. 20, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Football back from bye week, final stretch starts for soccer teams

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
The Daily Aztec’s Midweek Preview graphic for Oct. 13, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Return of Volleyball, three Soccer games stack short week

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
The Daily Aztec’s Midweek Preview graphic for Oct. 5, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Women’s Soccer and Football feature Snapdragon showdowns

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
San Diego State forward No. 71 Ian Stentz fires a shot at Colorado goalie Liam OGwen as defenseman No. 12 Jack Ferguson dives during the Buffalos 3-1 win on Friday, Sept. 23 at Kroc Center Ice in San Diego, Calif. It was the first game in ACHA Division 1 for the Aztecs.

Aztecs hockey drops first ACHA Division 1 series against Colorado

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
The Aztec volleyball team looks on as junior Heipua Tautuaa prepares a serve.

[Photo] Aztec volleyball loses both matches at SDSU/USD Challenge

September 22, 2022
The Daily Aztecs Midweek Preview graphic for Sept. 21, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Football tangles with Toledo, soccer and volleyball start conference play

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Hepner Hall

Monkeypox response keeps SDSU safe

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
The Daily Aztecs Midweek Preview graphic for Sept. 14, 2022.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Three Aztec teams tangle with top ten opponents this week

by Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
Senior opposite Kayla Rivera attacks during the second set of San Diego States second game of the Aztec Classic on Friday, Sept. 9 at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym in San Diego, Calif. SDSU dropped their second match of the day to the University of Arizona Wildcats 3-0.

[Photo] SDSU women’s volleyball faces tough challenges with a young team

September 12, 2022
Left: Seniors Jesse Matthews and Jordan Byrd celebrate following an Aztec touchdown during the home-opener at Snapdragon Stadium against Arizona on Sept. 3, 2022. Middle: Senior Noa Miller returns the ball during a match versus UC Berkeley during the San Diego State Invitational on Aug. 26, 2022 at Peterson Gym. Right: Freshman Javi Camargo celebrates after scoring in a friendly match versus the Cal Baptist Lancers on Aug. 19, 2022 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Men’s Soccer, Volleyball return to the Mesa, Football hosts Idaho State

by Eric Evelhoch, Contributor
September 7, 2022
Left: Junior Emma Gaines-Ramos attempts to dribble the ball past a University of Idaho defender at the SDSU Sports Deck on August 21, 2022. Middle: Junior Kenan Christon attempts to carry ther ball past the Aztec defense at the intrasquad scrimmage at Snapdragon Stadium on August 20, 2022. Right: Senior Kayla Rivera leaps in an attempt to spike the ball against UC Berkeley during the San Diego State Invitational on Aug. 26, 2022 at Peterson Gym.

MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Women’s soccer hosts two games, football kicks off season at Snapdragon

by Eric Evelhoch, Contributor
August 31, 2022
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