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The Hornets celebrate one of their 26 runs Friday, April 25, 2025. Sac State added 38 runs total in its weekend sweep of Montana.

Sac State freshmen lead the way in series sweep versus Montana

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer April 30, 2025
Sac State softball sweeps the Montana Griz to gain bye in Big Sky Conference tournament.
Freshman third baseman Madison Evers-Lyles gets ready to make a play towards first base for an out Friday, April 18, 2025. The Hornets split on this day, but Evers-Lyles dominated, adding in two runs and a home run on the day.

A bright spot in a series loss: Hornets’ head coach wins her 300th game

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer April 24, 2025
Sac State softball loses the battle for second place in the Big Sky Conference versus Weber State.
Junior outfielder Lafulafu Malepeai lines up to bat against Northern Colorado Saturday, April 12, 2025. Malepeai was vital in Sacramento State’s sweep of Northern Colorado.

Taking honey from a Bear: Sac State sweeps Northern Colorado

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer April 16, 2025
Sac State wins its home series against Northern Colorado to jump into second place in the Big Sky Conference standings.
Junior pitcher Danyelle Leone throws a pitch vs Fresno State Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Her two strikeouts helped in the Hornets’ 3-2 comeback win.

Sac State brings the momentum home, dominating on the road before beating Fresno State

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer April 11, 2025
Sac State softball gets Big Sky Conference road wins versus Portland State and a win at home vs Fresno State.
Sophomore pitcher Alexa Ortiz prepares to close the third and final game of a series against Idaho State Saturday, March 29, 2025. With the Hornets leading 2-1 at the top of the sixth, Ortiz relieved senior pitcher Caroline Evans and forced two outs with a 1-2-3 double play.

Better late than never: Sac State avoids sweep against Idaho State

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer April 4, 2025
Sac State softball loses its first Big Sky Conference series 1-2 against the Idaho State Bengals.
Junior outfielder Faith Epperson slides into home plate after sprinting from second to add a run for the Hornets Sunday, March 23, 2025. The team lost its home series 0-3 versus Loyola Marymount.

Sac State suffers frustrating series loss versus Loyola Marymount

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer March 27, 2025
Sac State softball loses three games against the Loyola Marymount Lions.
Freshman utility player Madison Evers-Lyles throws a heater to first base to get an out Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The team played stellar defense in a 10-2 win versus Columbia.

Sac State schools Ivy League Columbia in blowout to start homestand

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer March 20, 2025
Sac State starts off strong in a rout of Ivy League Columbia to warm up for a 7-game homestand before they start Big Sky Conference play in April.
Sac State’s softball team huddles up in the sun before a rainy game versus Cal Berkeley Thursday, March 13, 2025. The Hornets only managed five hits against the Golden Bears and ultimately lost 11-1.

Sac State hits dry spell in erratic rainy-day matchup against Cal 

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer March 17, 2025
Sac State loses in a rain-filled week to the California Golden Bears, with time to bounce back on Tuesday against Colombia.
Former Sac State third baseman Lewa Day rounds the bases Saturday, April 27, 2024. Day has returned as a graduate assistant to help coach the Hornets while pursuing her master’s degree.

Former softball great returns home to coach while finishing master’s degree

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer February 26, 2025
Former Sacramento State softball star Lewa Day returns home to coach former teammates as she pursues a master’s degree.
Senior pitcher Caroline Evans delivers a pitch Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Evans received Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after totaling 18 strikeouts during her two wins this weekend.

Sac State Softball dominates going 3-1 as hosts of the NorCal Kickoff

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer February 12, 2025
Sacramento State hosted the NorCal Kickoff tournament, going 3-1 to start the season.
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