Cal State San Marcos Athletics

Freshman Scott Rice returned from a midseason injury to become a postseason hero for the Cougars. Rice scored twice for CSUSM in the A.I.I. Conference Championship Game, earning tournament MVP honors and leading the Cougars to their first appearance in the NAIA National Championship. Rice also went on to score against Azusa Pacific in first round of the national tournament, getting the Cougars an early lead before falling in the second half.