Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles
The Cal State Los Angeles 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. It left the conference in 1974, but not before winning the conference's basketball title and becoming the last team no longer in Division I to participate 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, the swimming pool, and tennis and basketball courts.
History
The 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 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.The Fight Song
Championships -- National (Won, Runner-up); Conference (Won)
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 seven National Championships and 10 National Runner-Up Finishes.NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WON
- Men's Tennis - 1963, 1964, 1965
- Football - 1964
- Men's Track and Field - 1978
- Men's Archery - 1979
- Women's Badminton - 1981
Womens Tennis
Billie Jean King Sports Complex
Two-story, 8,500 sf facility is sited between the CSULA stadium running track and the university tennis center. The lower level women’s and men’s locker / training facilities and the public rest rooms are accessible for use by both the stadium and the tennis courts. This allows the university soccer, track and field and tennis teams to share the facilities. The upper level contains both the CSULA Sports Hall of Fame and a hospitality suite with a small serving kitchen. This level is enclosed with floor to ceiling windows and contains a covered outdoor terrace for uninterrupted viewing of both the tennis courts and the stadium soccer field and track. The site surrounding the building includes grandstands for viewing tennis and an outdoor assembly area for university events.Varsity sports
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 Golf
Bob Clark won the NCAA Division I Golf Championship in 1969.Championships
Appearances
The CSU Los Angeles Golden Eagles competed in the NCAA Tournament across 13 active sports 158 times at the Division II level.Team
The Golden Eagles of CSU Los Angeles earned 4 NCAA team championships at the Division II level.- Men's
- *Outdoor track and field : 1978
- *Tennis : 1963, 1964, 1965
Below is one national club team championship:
- Men's archery : 1979
Individual
At the NCAA Division I level, CSU Los Angeles garnered 12 individual championships.