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Softball

Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)

Sac State finishes a month full of records

Ryan Lorenz, Staffer March 15, 2024
Gymnastics, basketball, softball and track and field put themselves in the Sacramento State record book in February.
Senior third baseman Lewa Day on second base against Santa Clara University Friday, March 1, 2024. Day has 23 RBIs so far this season.

Sac State softball captain adds her name to the record book again

Rinn Lee, Staffer March 3, 2024
Third baseman Lewa Day brought in five runs of nine, in Sac State’s win against Utah State, breaking the program record for career RBIs.
Senior pitcher Caroline Evans pitching against San Jose State Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Evans has pitched five games for Sac State this season, more than all the other pitchers so far, and has been credited with a victory twice.

Sac State softball orders up a 4 for 4 in last two tournaments

Rinn Lee, Staffer February 28, 2024
The Hornets come out of their latest tournaments with a 7-5 overall record, starting their first tournament strong with back-to-back wins but closing with a loss
Senior first baseman Caroline Evans up to bat against Cal Poly on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. In addition to first base, Evans pitched two wins this weekend against San Jose State and UC Davis.

Sac State softball finishes weekend strong despite rocky start

Rinn Lee, Staffer February 15, 2024
Sac State softball went 3-1 in the NorCal Kickoff with a little help from Lewa Day’s two three-run homers.
Swarm Report Week 7: Checking in with softball and baseball

Swarm Report Week 7: Checking in with softball and baseball

Isaac Streeter and James Fife April 7, 2023
Sports staffer Isaac Streeter and podcast editor James Fife talk softball and baseball
FILE: Sacramento State softball celebrates after a win against Southern Utah March 3, 2023 at Shea Stadium. The Hornets swept the University of Maine in a doubleheader Wednesday to move their record to 14-9 on the season.

Sac State softball takes first season sweep over University of Maine

Arely Duran March 17, 2023
The Hornets make a return to Shea Stadium, defeating opponent.
Junior pitcher Savannah Wahl throws a pitch on the mound at Shea Stadium on Friday, March 3, 2023.. Wahl transferred from Butte community college in Oroville, California to Sacramento State this year.

Sac State softball brings heat at Capital Classic

Arely Duran March 7, 2023
“We’re attacking at every pitch.” Sac State has a drive to win.
The Sac State softball team huddles around home plate on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at Sac State. The Hornets opened their season with the NorCal kickoff tournament where they won 2 of 5 games.

RECAP: Sac State softball drop 3 of 5 games in opening tournament

Arely Duran February 14, 2023
Sac State softball although falling to the Aggies, capitalize mid series but cannot keep the momentum alive in the final two games.
Graphic created in Canva.

Buzzin’ Dozen – Edition 1

State Hornet sports staff November 3, 2022
The State Hornet sports staff rank the top dozen athletes on campus.
Senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin (left) and senior setter Ashtin Olin (right) attempting to block a hit against Idaho State Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at The Nest. Despite a rocky 4-8 start, the Hornets dominated the Bengals 3-0 to get out to a 2-0 start in the Big Sky. (credit: Dylan McNeill)(Illo By James Fife)

Swarm Report Week 3: Women’s soccer’s first win, softball’s season begins and more

Zachary Lallian and Isaac Streeter September 29, 2022
Podcast reporter Zach Lallian and sports staffer Isaac Streeter go through Hornet sports for the week, highlighting notable performances and a look ahead to upcoming games.
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