Queen of Kings

Queen of Kings (8)

DII: Home of the Second Best and Eccentrically Named

Written by Rachel Uda
Wednesday May 16, 2012 - 7:58PM
There are roughly 4,495 colleges in the United States. That’s a statistic that students at a large, nationally ranked, relatively well-funded public university like UCSD tend to forget, because most of us applied to other large, nationally renowned public universities. But it’s something that’s hard to neglect in the realm of Division II softball, where big name universities take a backseat and where the landscape of creatively named, small higher education institutions moves to the forefront.

UCSD: A Stepping Stone for College Coaches

Written by Rachel Uda
Sunday April 15, 2012 - 4:45PM
In the wake of a failed Division I Referendum, UCSD supporters and athletes may find themselves in the limbo that is Division II for years to come.

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Written by Rachel Uda
Sunday March 11, 2012 - 8:47PM
Cross town, while San Diego State readies itself for March Madness, less than half of the Guardian staff (a representative 40 percent) sullenly fills out Division II Women’s Basketball brackets.

Harvard Grad Jeremy Lin: He's 'AmAsian'

Written by Rachel Uda
Thursday February 16, 2012 - 1:44PM
First, an admission of guilt is warranted.

After flopping at Golden State, getting cut from Houston and landing in New York, I didn’t know what to think after Lin’s 25 points against New Jersey.

Our D-II Limbo: Time for UCSD to Decide

Written by Rachel Uda
Sunday November 27, 2011 - 10:14PM
UCSD began competition in collegiate athletics as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics — NCAA’s envious younger brother or inadequate cousin.