SEASIDE, Calif. – Cal State Monterey Bay Athletics is calling on families, fans, alumni, and supporters to make a lasting impact during the 2025 CSUMB Day of Giving—a special opportunity to directly support Otter student-athletes and their pursuit of excellence.  Budget reductions continue to challenge universities and athletics programs across the Cal State system, making community support more crucial than ever.

Every donor will have the opportunity to designate their gift to the sport of their choice, ensuring that each program has the resources needed to train, compete, and succeed.

Contributions will provide vital funding in three key areas:

🏅 Team Gear – Equipping student-athletes with the best tools to perform and stay safe.
🥗 Nutrition – Providing the fuel necessary for peak performance and recovery.
✈️ Travel – Ensuring teams can compete at the highest level and represent Cal State Monterey Bay with pride.

"Our student-athletes dedicate themselves to representing Cal State Monterey Bay with integrity and passion," said Kirby Garry, Director of Athletics. "With financial challenges continuing to affect our university, fundraising has never been more important. Every dollar raised helps ensure our teams have the resources they need to succeed both on and off the field."

The 2025 CSUMB Day of Giving is a chance for families, fans, alumni, and supporters to directly impact the success of their favorite teams and invest in the future of Otter Athletics.

Every gift makes a difference! To contribute or learn more about how you can support Otter Athletics, visit the CSUMB Day of Giving website.


About Cal State Monterey Bay Athletics
Cal State Monterey Bay competes in NCAA Division II, supporting 270 student-athletes across 14 teams in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and Western Water Polo Association (WWPA). CSUMB Athletics has a proud tradition of excellence in competition and academics, boasting a cumulative GPA of 3.30 and an 84% graduation rate.

Otter Athletics has enjoyed tremendous success, highlighted by a 2011 NCAA DII National Championship in Men's Golf, 29 CCAA Championships, and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances across baseball, softball, men's golf, women's golf, women's basketball and men's soccer.

In 2023, Men's Soccer made its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, while Baseball reached back-to-back Super Regionals in 2023 and 2024. Men's Golf reached the NCAA National Championship Tournament for the eighth time in 2024, finishing 14th overall. The Otters also celebrated their best-ever finish in the NCAA DII Learfield Directors' Cup (96th) and highest point total (212.5), ranking 5th overall in the CCAA.

With a commitment to academic achievement, competitive success, and leadership development, Otter Athletics continues to make an impact in the Monterey Bay region and beyond.