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Jordan Latimore, staff writer

Jordan Latimore joined The State Hornet in spring 2019 as a staff writer and is now a beat writer for the sports section. Before joining The State Hornet, Jordan wrote a sports column for his high school paper, The Bruin Voice. Majoring in journalism, Jordan is aspiring to become a sports writer and cover professional athletics after he graduates.
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Mark Campbell and athletic director Mark Orr pose on stage Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Sac State. Campbell was formally introduced as the next head coach for the women's basketball team. Credit: Hornet Athletics

New Sac State women’s basketball coach Mark Campbell officially introduced

April 21, 2021
Oregon women's basketball associate head coach Mark Campbell instructs players at a practice on October 7,2015. Sac State women’s basketball made a splash hire with the naming of Mark Campbell, who once helped lead University of Oregon to the final four, as the program’s next head coach. (Steven Ahn/ Daily Emerald)

Sac State women’s basketball makes splash hire of Mark Campbell

April 16, 2021
NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL trade and draft analysis, Kings’ losing streak

NO LIMITS PODCAST: NFL trade and draft analysis, Kings’ losing streak

April 10, 2021
SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Hornet basketball team alumnus joins G League Ignite

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST: Hornet basketball team alumnus joins G League Ignite

April 5, 2021
Freshman outside hitter Bridgette Smith attempts a kill at the Bank of Colorado Arena on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in the Hornets' first round matchup against Northern Arizona. Sac State lost the match 3-0 as their season came to an end.

Sac State volleyball season ends in 3-0 1st round Big Sky Tourney loss

March 31, 2021
Freshmen Rudolfs Aksenoks and Jan Silva fist bumping during their doubles set against Saint Mary’s Friday, March 12, at the Sac State tennis courts. The men’s tennis team lost the match 4-1.

[Photo] Sac State men’s tennis continues struggle of recruiting U.S. players

March 31, 2021
Each day The State Hornet will recap all the action from the day of sports at Sacramento State.

Swarm Report March 12: Sac State baseball team demolishes, women’s tennis team remains winless

March 13, 2021
Senior guard Christian Terrell dribbles the ball for a photo before practice at the Nest at Sacramento State Monday, March 1, 2021. Terrell finished the season with 11.9 points per game.

Sactown comeback: Sac State basketball player is back at home

March 12, 2021
Senior forward Christian Terrell drives to the rim against Northern Colorado in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Hornets were defeated by the Bears 90-83, ending their season. (Photo courtesy of Big Sky Conference)

Sac State men’s basketball team gets bounced in first round of conference tournament

March 10, 2021
Sophmore third baseman Lewa Day running to home after hitting a home run at Shea Stadium Friday Feb. 12, 2021. Day smacked a three run home run in the first inning to start of a 6-0 victory against Uc Davis

[Photo] Swarm Report Mar. 4th: Sac State softball breaks even in doubleheader, baseball sees 4 game win streak end

March 4, 2021

[Video] ‘It’s been a huge adjustment’: Sac State softball team embraces changes entering 2021 season

February 16, 2021
Rudolfs Aksenoks returning a volley in his singles mathcup at the campus tennis courts Friday, Feb.12. The Hornets fell to the Mustangs 4-0.

[Photo] Hornets’ weekly preview: 5 Sac State games to watch

February 16, 2021
Freshman Liam Liles celebrates after scoring in the first set of his doubles matchup at the campus tennis courts Friday, Feb. 12. The Hornets fell to the Mustangs 4-0.

Swarm Report Feb. 12: Sac State tennis teams swept, softball team opens split

February 13, 2021
Senior Hermont Legaspi in the middle of a volley during his singles game at the campus tennis courts Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hornets were defeated by the Dons 6-1 after failing to win any singles matches.

Sac State men’s tennis suffers 6-1 loss against University of San Francisco

February 11, 2021
Sacramento State’s Bryce Fowler (23) draws the foul shooting over Idaho’s Chance Garvin (12) and Tanner Christensen (32) and goes on to make both free throws during the second half in the conference opener in the game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Fowler led the team with 20 points, shooting 3-4 from deep and grabbing seven rebounds.

Sac State men’s basketball handed second straight loss against Eastern Washington

February 1, 2021
Sacramento State Hornets guard Bryce Fowler (23) dribbles the ball looking for an open man with Montana Grizzlies guard Josh Vazquez (3) on defense during the first half during the conference game at the Nest at Sac State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Fowler led the team with two steals in the away game against Eastern Washington on Sunday.

Sac State men’s basketball loses gritty morning showdown against Eastern Washington

January 31, 2021
Sacramento State Hornets forward Ethan Esposito (22) draws the foul from Montana Grizzlies forward Mack Anderson (23) during the second half of the conference game at the Nest at Sac State Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Esposito made both free throws.

Sac State men’s basketball loses physical matchup against the University of Montana

January 22, 2021
Sacramento State’s Bryce Fowler (23) draws the foul shooting over Idaho’s Chance Garvin (12) and Tanner Christensen (32) and goes on to make both free throws during the second half in the conference opener in the game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. The Hornets lost in overtime to the Idaho State Bengals Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 57-56 after Fowler missed a deep last second fall away jumper at the buzzer.

Sac State men’s basketball loses overtime thriller against Idaho State

January 17, 2021

Sac State Men’s Basketball dominates in final non-conference matchup

January 3, 2021
NO LIMITS: Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather announced, ‘Take It Now’ #2

NO LIMITS: Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather announced, ‘Take It Now’ #2

December 12, 2020
Sacramento State men's basketball head coach Brian Katz talks to the team during a timeout in the first half of a game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. The men's game scheduled for Dec. 12 against the Santa Clara University was postponed after concerns that a member of the Sac State travel party may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

Sac State men’s basketball game postponed following potential COVID-19 exposure

December 11, 2020
Sacramento State's junior guard Deshaun Highler (12) makes an under the basket scoop lay up during the second half in the game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Highler had 10 points in the game. Sac State won 73-57.

Sac State men’s basketball defeats Idaho Vandals 73-57 in morning showdown

December 5, 2020
Sacramento State’s Christian Terrell (35) drives to the basket with 10 seconds left on the shot clock and dunks the ball over Idaho’s Tanner Christensen (32) during the second half in the conference opener in the game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Terrell had 15 points in the game. Sac State won 77-55.

Sac State men’s basketball defeats the Idaho Vandals in second game of the season

December 3, 2020
Bryce Fowler (23) makes a layup during the first half in the game against Bethesda University at The Nest at Sac State Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Fowler is the leading scorer in the first half with 12 points.

Sac State men’s basketball blows out Bethesda in first game since COVID-19 shutdown

November 26, 2020
Sac State junior guard William FitzPatrick shoots a 3-pointer against Cal Poly on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Nest. FitzPatrick transferred from Folsom Lake JC and is one of five local players on the team.

From the backyard to the Nest: Sac State men’s basketball embraces local ties

November 19, 2020
Former Sac State guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Le'afa passes the ball inside against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Mauriohooho-Le'afa led the Auckland Huskies in scoring averaging 20 points this year in the NBL. Photo by Luis Platero.

Former Sac State basketball player goes pro overseas

October 26, 2020

Sac State men’s basketball team remains prepared despite uncertain start date

October 5, 2020
Sac State junior guard Brandon Davis driving to the rim, getting by his defender at the Nest against Montana State on Thursday, Feb. 27. Practice is currently limited to outdoors until the first possible regular practice on Oct. 14.

[Photo] Sac State men’s, women’s basketball teams could begin seasons Nov. 25

September 21, 2020
Flash back to the week of Sept. 14 in Hornets sports history.

This week in Hornet sports history: Week of 9/14

September 18, 2020
Sac State students are concerned with registering for virtual classes during the fall 2020 semester. Graphic made in Canva.

Sac State students struggle with decision to register for virtual classes

May 15, 2020
PRSSA voted Sac State’s ‘Best Campus Club’ of 2020

PRSSA voted Sac State’s ‘Best Campus Club’ of 2020

May 4, 2020
Two men in support of coach Brian Katz, wearing

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball coach on contract extension, basketball shutdowns

April 30, 2020
Sac State secured over $200,000 in donations at the Give Sac State Day fundraiser that ran all day Friday, April 24 through Saturday evening, April 25. Part of this graphic is courtesy of Sac State's Instagram.

Give Sac State Day fundraiser brings in over $200,000

April 25, 2020
The 2020-2021 Associated Students Inc. board smiles for their first picture after the election. This came after ASI's first fully online election.

Sac State ASI election draws 6.5% turnout, winners announced

April 16, 2020
Members of Sac State's Student Fashion Association, Swim and Ski and Snowboard club. The clubs have effectively scrapped all future meetings due to campus closures but remain optimistic of their club's future. Courtesy of each club's respective representatives. Collage by Khala Clarke

Now that Sac State events are canceled, what’s next for campus clubs?

April 10, 2020
Felicity Scott hosts her radio show

From Runway to Radio: Sac State student model and radio show host tells her story

March 20, 2020
Senior forward Chibueze Jacobs attempts a free throw against Portland State at the Nest on Thursday, Jan. 24. The Hornets dropped their final regular season game on the road to the Vikings 76-72.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball team drops Big Sky play finale 76-72

March 8, 2020
Sac State sophomore guard Brandon Davis driving to the rim, getting by his defender at the Nest against Montana State on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Hornets beat the Bobcats 81-52.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball team blows out Montana State at home

February 28, 2020
Sac State student athletes Brandon Davis, Lewa Day and Isaiah Parker.

‘Every team I’ve played on, I’ve been the only African-American player’

February 25, 2020
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