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Jordan Latimore

Jordan Latimore, sports 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, he wrote for his school paper, The Bruin Voice, where he had a sports column. Jordan is majoring in journalism and aspiring to cover professional sports in the future.
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Redshirt sophomore forward Jasmyne Dunn dribbles through the Bengal defense Sunday, Oct.17, 2021, at Davis Field. The Hornets escaped with a 1-0 win against Idaho State after a game-winning goal from freshman midfielder Abigail Lopez. Photo taken by Justin Prax from Idaho State Athletics.

Sac State women’s soccer escapes with a 1-0 win against Idaho State

October 17, 2021
Sophomore forward Jordan Goularte battling for possession against a Weber State midfielder on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Stewart Stadium. The Hornets were blown out 3-0 against Weber State and remain winless on the road this season

Sac State women’s soccer gets crushed in 3-0 loss to Weber State

October 15, 2021
Sac State celebrates after senior forward Ele Avery scored the Hornets fourth goal of the match on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, at Hornet Field. Sac State defeated Eastern Washington 4-2 for their second Big Sky win on the season.

Sac State women’s soccer completes bounceback weekend in 4-2 victory against Eastern Washington

October 10, 2021
Freshman forward Danna Restom battling with an Idaho defender Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 at Hornet Field. The Hornets defeated the Idaho Vandals Friday for their first Big Sky win of the season.

Sac State women’s soccer edges out thrilling 2-1 win against Idaho

October 8, 2021
Sacramento State freshman forward Danna Restom fighting for possession against the defense Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at South Campus Stadium. The Hornets were defeated by Northern Colorado 2-0 on Sunday as they fell to 0-3 in conference play.

Sac State women’s soccer defeated by Northern Colorado 2-0

October 3, 2021
Senior midfielder Julia Herrera (16) attempts a clearance in the middle of the field on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at South Campus Stadium. The Hornets were defeated by the Grizzlies 1-0 and fell to 0-2 in the Big Sky.

Sac State women’s soccer drops second straight in 1-0 loss to Montana

October 1, 2021
Senior forward Ele Avery dribbling through defenders Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 at Hillsboro Stadium. The Hornets fell to the Vikings in a disappointing 4-2 to open Big Sky play.

Sac State women’s soccer drops Big Sky opener in gritty 4-2 loss

September 26, 2021
Sac State women’s soccer players engage in a scrimmage with dribbling the ball through defense at practice on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Hornet Soccer field. The Hornets open up conference play on the road on Sunday at1 p.m against Portland State.

PREVIEW: Sac State women’s soccer set to recover season in Big Sky opener

September 25, 2021
Sophomore forward Jasmyne Dunn takes a practice shot in warm-ups before Sac States match against Nevada at Hornet Field on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. The Hornets and Bulldogs game on Sunday, Sept. 19 ended in a 1-1 draw as Sac State came off back-to-back losses in the last two weeks.

Sac State’s women’s soccer ends overtime dogfight with Fresno State in draw

September 20, 2021
Senior midfielder Shay Valenzano attempting a first-half free kick Sunday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Hornet Soccer Field. Sac State was blown out 4-0 against the Pacific Tigers.

Sac State women’s soccer routed at home in 4-0 loss

September 18, 2021
Senior forward Tiffany Miras dribbles through defenders Sunday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Hornet Soccer Field. The Hornets dominated the University of Nevada, Reno Wolfpack in a 3-0 win after coming to life offensively in the second half.

Sac State women’s soccer handed tough loss against UC Davis

September 12, 2021
Sacramento State freshman forward Sedona Robinsons dribbles upfield at the Hornet Soccer Field in the second half of the match on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hornets beat the Nevada Wolfpack in a 3-0 win after making second half adjustments.

Sac State women’s soccer display strong defense in 3-0 win

September 5, 2021
Sac State athletes sport new sponsorships

Sac State athletes sport new sponsorships

September 4, 2021
Sacramento State announced the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to be on campus for the fall 2021 semester. Students, faculty and staff are required to certify their vaccination status by Sept. 13, according to an email from Sac State President Robert Nelsen. File photo.

Sac State and CSU to require COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021, regardless of FDA approval

July 27, 2021
Sacramento Kings emcee Scott Freshour on how to seize opportunity: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Sacramento Kings emcee Scott Freshour on how to seize opportunity: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

May 17, 2021
Hornet basketball alumnus drafted to Puerto Rican pro league: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Hornet basketball alumnus drafted to Puerto Rican pro league: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

May 12, 2021
Softball junior Alondra Mejia on setting Sac State home run record: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

Softball junior Alondra Mejia on setting Sac State home run record: SPORTS SPOTLIGHT PODCAST

May 6, 2021
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 womens basketball team. Credit: Hornet Athletics

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

April 21, 2021
Oregon womens 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 mens 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 mens 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 States 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-Leafa passes the ball inside against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Mauriohooho-Leafa 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 Keep Katz shirts at the Nest on Thursday, Feb. 27 during a game between Sac State and Montana State. Katz has been part of the Sac State community for over a decade.

[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 States 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 ASIs first fully online election.

Sac State ASI election draws 6.5% turnout, winners announced

April 16, 2020
Members of Sac States 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 clubs future. Courtesy of each clubs 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 Behind the Butterfly with guest Celestial Thomas on March 13, 2020. Scott is the vice president of the Student Fashion Association and said she has always known she wanted to be involved in fashion.

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
Sac State freshman Paige Alter prepares to serve in her singles match against Pacific on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Sacramento State courts. The Hornets fell to the Tigers 6-1.

Sac State women’s tennis team suffers 7th straight loss against Pacific

February 23, 2020
Frehshman guard Jordan Olivares prepares to shoot the ball against Idaho State on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Nest. The Hornets fell 75-51 to the Bengals.

[Photo] Idaho State defeats Sac State women’s basketball team in wire-to-wire victory

February 8, 2020
Sac State senior forward Chibueze Jacobs dribbles down the court against Portland State at the Nest on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Hornets fell to Northern Arizona 69-54 on the road Monday night.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball team loses, still winless in Big Sky road games

January 28, 2020
Sac State senior guard Camariah King dribbles around Northern Arizona junior guard Lauren Orndoff on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Nest. The Hornets were defeated by the Lumberjacks 85-65.

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball team struggles early in loss to Northern Arizona

January 27, 2020
Sac State senior center Joshua Patton drives to the bucket against Portland State at the Nest on Thursday, Jan. 23. Patton scored eight of his 12 points in the second half.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball team remains undefeated at home with win against Portland State

January 24, 2020
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