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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Senior pitcher Marissa Bertuccio pitching against Portland State at home Friday, April 12, 2024. Bertuccio currently has the lowest ERA in the Big Sky Conference and holds second place in strikeouts and wins.
Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State
Rinn Lee, Staffer • April 19, 2024
After a sunny double header against Portland State, game three was rained out ending the Hornets’ weekend with a single win and a single loss.
Senior third baseman Jorge Bojorquez getting ready to swing against California Baptist University on Friday, April 5, 2024. Bojorquez holds the school record for the most runs by a player in Sacramento State with 143 runs.
Sac State leaves some angry birds in Bellevue
Kai Arellano, Staffer • April 16, 2024
Sac State travels to Seattle University and leaves with a three-game sweep in the WAC.
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith gauging the pitcher’s timing against California Baptist University on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Gouldsmith is one of the two batters that can switch hit along with junior catcher Elie Kiligman.
Sac State gets in some fowl-play in Oregon
Kai Arellano, Staffer • April 12, 2024
Sac State played against the University of Oregon in two midweek non-conference games
Seniors Mate Voros and Mark Keki with Sac State men’s tennis head coach Kevin Kurtz after receiving their awards for their achievements  Saturday April 6, 2024. The senior ceremony happened after their doubles match against Portland State.
Hornets leave the nest smiling after brutal beatdown of the Vikings
Ryan Lorenz, Staffer • April 10, 2024
In a day full of emotion, the Sac State men’s tennis team battled through adversity and emotion to put on a show for their family and friends for their last home match
 Freshman Women’s Tennis player Reese Walker poses for a picture outside Yosemite Hall Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Walker has started the 2024 season off with eight wins while having a total of seven losses as well.
Texas born freshman is the missing piece in puzzle for Sac State women’s tennis
Orlando Fuller, Staffer • April 10, 2024
Sacramento State women’s tennis player Reese Walker defies the odds and makes a name for herself as a Hornet.
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith hitting a line drive against California Baptist University Friday, April 5, 2024. Gouldsmith had no hits in his three at-bats but would induce one walk.
Sac State learns hard lesson against California Baptist University
Kai Arellano, Staffer • April 9, 2024
Sac State baseball lost their weekend Western Athletic Conference series to California Baptist University 2-1.
Redshirt freshman center fielder Brett Ott sliding into third base on a close play against the University of San Francisco Monday, April 1, 2024. Ott went one for four and scored two runs against the USF.
Sac State regroups after a tough weekend in Phoenix
Kai Arellano, Staffer • April 5, 2024
Sac State played a series against Grand Canyon University and two one-off games against the University of San Francisco and the University of Nevada
Senior left fielder Alexis Parish batting against Santa Clara Friday, March 5, 2024. Alexis Parish was seven for ten in their three game series against Northern Colorado.
Sac State softball plays ring around the bases against Northern Colorado
Rinn Lee, Staffer • April 4, 2024
The Sac State softball team started Big Sky Conference play strong with a 2-1 tournament record with strong pitching on defense and clutch plays from Hornets’ offense.
Sacramento State’s women’s tennis freshman Irene Riva celebrates a point in her doubles match against the UC San Diego Tritons on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Hornets defeated the Tritons 4-0 in their match-up winning the doubles and the singles.
Hornets' rackets create a racket for UC San Diego
Ryan Lorenz, Staffer • April 4, 2024
Sac State women’s tennis has proven to be a powerhouse in the Big Sky Conference, putting up another win and defending their home court against UC San Diego.
Freshman forward Summah Hanson shoots a free throw against San Diego State University Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Hanson was named the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year. (Photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal)
Down under to downtown: Freshman forward left her mark on Sac State
Jahson Nahal, Staffer • March 30, 2024
Sac State freshman forward Summah Hanson wasn’t known as a scorer in Australia but that changed after a stellar freshman season for the Hornets.
Senior shortstop Gunner Gouldsmith making a jumping play against UC Davis Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Gouldsmith extended his hitting streak to 18 to tie him with former Hornets Derek Brown and Blake Crosby for the seventh-longest hitting streak in school history.
Sac State falls in Causeway Rivalry rematch to UC Davis
Kai Arellano, Staffer • March 28, 2024
Sac State baseball was unable to find a win in their rematch against UC Davis losing 3-2.
Senior linebacker Armon Bailey makes sure to stay locked into the turf, avoiding a fault during the broad jump event Thursday, March 14, 2024. Bailey was a vital centerpiece in the Hornets’ defense.
Hornets showcase skills at Sac State pro day with NFL scouts in attendance
Orlando Fuller, Staffer • March 25, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets shine at their pro day for a chance in professional leagues like the NFL, UFL or CFL.
Sophomore Adam Chodur getting ready to return in his singles match against Northern Arizona University freshman Semen Agynskyy on Friday, March 15, 2024. Chodur won his singles match after winning a tiebreak in his second set, but the Hornets would lose the match 4-3.
First tennis home loss comes from rival’s rackets
Ryan Lorenz, Staffer • March 20, 2024
Sac State men’s tennis lost their first game at home against Big Sky Conference rival Northern Arizona University on Friday, but had a dominating win against Seattle University on Sunday.
Freshman Irene Riva in her singles match against Weber State Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Hornets extended their winning streak to eight behind four singles wins.
Sac State women’s tennis rallies in singles for eighth straight win
Jahson Nahal, Staffer • March 19, 2024
Sacramento State women’s tennis won its first Big Sky Conference match of the season against Weber State extending their winning streak to eight
(L-R) Rick Barros III and Zach Chappell in The Nest before practice Nov. 17, 2022. The duo have played both high school and college basketball together in Sacramento.
Ballin’ since birth: Sac State basketball players aligned since day one
Nathan Uebelhoer December 13, 2022
Zach Chappell and Rick Barros III were born in the same hospital on the same day and now both play basketball for Sac State.
Anything But Sports! Ep. 1
Anything But Sports! Ep. 1
Siany Harts February 2, 2024
Come along with Siany Harts on her mission to discover who athletes are at their core, beyond the sport they play. This episode features Sacramento State wide receiver Devin Gandy for a discussion about childhood memories, go-to McDonald’s orders and more. No topic is off the table, as long as it’s Anything But Sports!
VIDEO
Managing editor Magaly Muñoz and sports staff writer Jordan Latimore sit down and talk to Samaad Hector, who left the Sacramento State men’s basketball team before the fall 2021 semester.
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