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Softball finishes strong after tough start

Softball finishes strong after tough start

Connor Ashford
May 13, 2016

For a year that saw the team get off to a rocky start, the Sacramento State softball team came together to become one of the top teams heading into the Big Sky Conference Tournament next week. The...

(Left to Right) Seniors Kayla Papez, Kaitlyn Yerby, Sasha Margulies and Kortney Solis pose for a picture during senior day against Portland state at Shea Stadium, Saturday, May 7.

Softball clinches second place in Big Sky

Connor Ashford
May 8, 2016

Sacramento State’s softball team took home the win on Saturday, beating Portland State 6-5 to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Big Sky Conference playoffs next week. Saturday’s game was senior day...

Junior Kailey Olcott celebrates with her teammates after a homerun in game 2 against Portland State at Shea Stadium, Friday, May 6.

Softball breaks out the broom against Portland State

Connor Ashford
May 8, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team won both games of its Friday doubleheader, beating Portland State by finals of 10-2 and 8-5. Sac State pitcher Celina Matthias got the ball to kick off the homestand...

Sacramento State pitcher Celina Matthias pitches the ball against Santa Clara University at Shea Stadium on Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2016. Matthias struck out eight batters through five innings of work.

Sac State softball benefits from solid coaching

Connor Ashford
May 4, 2016

Behind the Sacramento State athletes on the field for the school are coaches who commit a huge portion of their time in dedication to their players. For the softball staff, together for their third...

Senior Stephanie Blumm hurdles against UC Davis in the Causeway Classic Dual Meet at Hornet Stadium, Friday, April 29.

Hornet track and field loses in causeway showdown

Connor Ashford
May 1, 2016

The Sacramento State track and field team lost on Friday afternoon to UC Davis in the 11th annual Causeway Classic Dual Meet, with both men's and women's teams falling to the Aggies. The women’s...

Hornet softball swept by Weber State

Hornet softball swept by Weber State

Connor Ashford
May 1, 2016

A close game saw the Sacramento State softball team come up short in extras to Weber State, losing by a final of 4-3 in 14 innings. After going down in order in the top half of the inning, Hornet...

Hornets waste no time in putting away Idaho State

Connor Ashford
April 24, 2016

Sacramento State’s softball team got back on the right track Saturday, beating Idaho State (21-20) in six innings by a final score of 10-1 on the road. After weather caused a late start to the...

Second baseman Zamari Hinton throws to first base against Southern Utah at Shea Stadium, Saturday, April 16.

Hornets drop doubleheader to Idaho State

Connor Ashford
April 24, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team lost both games of a doubleheader against Idaho State on Friday, losing by finals of 7-4 and 5-3. The first game saw the Hornets (22-17) start strong, scoring...

Third baseman Kailey Olcott makes contact with a pitch delivered from a Southern Utah pitcher at Shea Stadium, Saturday, April 16. Olcott had one hit in a 4-0 victory. 

Hornets finish sweep of Southern Utah

Connor Ashford
April 17, 2016

Sacramento State's softball team won its seventh game in a row on Saturday afternoon, finishing off a three-game sweep of conference foe Southern Utah (7-35) by a final of 4-0. Pitcher Celina Matthias...

‘Freshman 6’ carry the torch for the future of softball

Connor Ashford
April 14, 2016

While the Sacramento State softball team stays focused on one game at a time, their future truly looks bright. A large freshman class for the Hornets features six new faces, each fitting the frame...

Hornets put the stingers on Santa Clara

Connor Ashford
April 13, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team crushed non-conference foe Santa Clara on Wednesday afternoon, finishing the Bears off by a final score of 9-0 in just five innings. Sac State got the scoring...

Hornets complete sweep of Northern Colorado

Connor Ashford
April 10, 2016

Sacramento State’s softball team capped off its three-game road trip with a win against Northern Colorado 4-1, finishing the sweep and putting the Hornets in sole possession of first place in the...

Sac State takes doubleheader on Friday

Connor Ashford
April 10, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team swept Big Sky Conference foe Northern Colorado in a Friday doubleheader on the road, winning by scores of 11-7 in the first game and 8-5 in the second. The first...

Hornets shut out by Pacific

Connor Ashford
April 7, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team lost at home to the University of the Pacific on Tuesday afternoon by a final score of 4-0 in the Hornets' first game back from their road trip. Sac State starting...

Second baseman Zamari Hinton bunts against Nevada at Shea Stadium, Friday, March 4. The Hornets split the double header with Nevada.

Hornets split doubleheader with Montana

Connor Ashford
April 2, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team split a pair of games on Friday afternoon against Montana, edging out a close 7-5 win in the first game and losing 9-2 in the second game. The double header featured...

Hornets see five-game winning streak snapped

Connor Ashford
March 30, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team lost on Wednesday afternoon to the Cal Berkeley Golden Bears by a final score of 6-1. Kicking off the first game of a 4-game road trip, Sac State (13-13) fell...

Home is where the heart is for Margulies

Connor Ashford
March 29, 2016

Sacramento State hasn’t had a softball player drafted professionally since the last pick of the 2009 draft, but that may be changing very soon. Senior first baseman Sasha Margulies spent the last...

Hornets go double dutch with Nevada

Connor Ashford
March 17, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team split a doubleheader with Nevada on Wednesday afternoon, losing the first game 4-3 before bouncing back to win 4-2 in the second game in Nevada. Nevada (15-4)...

Hornets drop doubleheader in Stockton

Connor Ashford
March 13, 2016

Sacramento State's softball team suffered two losses on Saturday afternoon, falling to Oregon and Pacific at the Louisville Slugger Invitational in Stockton. The Hornets fell in the first game by...

Hornet softball splits doubleheader

Connor Ashford
March 6, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team played a pair of games on Friday, splitting a doubleheader against the University of Nevada and stopping the Wolf Pack’s winning streak at 12 games. Sac State...

Hornet softball beats Davis 5-2 at home

Hornet softball beats Davis 5-2 at home

Connor Ashford
March 2, 2016

The Sacramento State softball team got the win in the season’s home opener Wednesday, securing a 5-2 win over the UC Davis Aggies. Before the home opening game even started, however, the two squads...

Softball sees ups and downs early in season

Softball sees ups and downs early in season

Connor Ashford
March 2, 2016

The beginning of the softball season for the Sacramento State Hornets has been a mixed bag of hard work, uneven results and the emergence of team leaders. After opening the season and splitting...

The buzz has started for Hornets softball

The buzz has started for Hornets softball

Connor Ashford
February 18, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s softball team kicked off their season at the Aggie Invitational in Davis on Friday, Feb. 12, losing the season-opener in extras 5-4 against CSU Bakersfield. The second...

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