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Rowing team competes for gold at home

Benn Hodapp
May 15, 2007

Fresh off a double silver medal performance at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) Championships in Oak Ridge, Tenn. on Sunday, the Sacramento State women's rowing team will set out...

Rowing team wins silently

Benn Hodapp
March 31, 2007

Despite being one of Sacramento State's most successful programs, the rowing team dwells in largely unseen waters among the rest of the school. This year the team is strong yet again, as it ramps up for...

On the Row Again

Benn Hodapp
March 15, 2007

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Men’s basketball opens season with big win

Benn Hodapp
March 2, 2007

Sophomore guard Loren Leath led the Sacramento State Hornets to a 107-73 win over the Bethany University Bruins on Friday night at the Nest to open up the regular season. Leath had 23 points on 7-11 shooting,...

Hoops fights for last spot in tourney

Benn Hodapp
February 27, 2007

They'll be the first to tell you that this hasn't been the season they hoped for, but the Sacramento State men's basketball players are looking to finish this season strong and, if nothing else, build...

On 2nd Thought: NBA or NCAA?…

Benn Hodapp
February 20, 2007

Basketball season is a joyous occasion for me. It's my favorite sport to watch and the one I know the most about. Once October gets here I start going mental over the thought of Kings season approaching....

Men’s hoops preview

Benn Hodapp
February 20, 2007

Much has changed for the Sacramento State men's basketball team. Gone are perhaps the most celebrated players in recent history in guards DaShawn Freeman and Jason Harris. Along with them went the outside...

Women’s soccer loses Big Sky title on penalty kicks

Benn Hodapp
February 20, 2007

It was right there for the taking, but the Sacramento State women's soccer team will be coming home without a trophy after a 4-3 loss in what was an intense penalty kick shootout in the Big Sky championship...

Shot down in a shootout

Benn Hodapp
February 20, 2007

It wasn't supposed to end like this. Not like this. If things had gone as planned it would have been the Sacramento State women's soccer team hoisting the Big Sky trophy. But when two teams play for one...

Hornets need road wins to keep tournament hopes alive

Benn Hodapp
February 6, 2007

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Sacramento State men's basketball team. Saturday's 85-62 loss on the road to Idaho State marked the team's seventh loss in its last eight games. As of Sunday,...

Groce, Point Blank

Benn Hodapp
February 1, 2007

Look closely. It may seem far away, but it's there -- the light at the end of the tunnel. The Sacramento State men's basketball team is off to a less-than-stellar 8-13 start, but there is cause for optimism...

Hornets blow big first half lead, lose game to Eagles

Benn Hodapp
January 29, 2007

Things started off well for the Hornets men's basketball team Thursday night, but a blown lead at the end of the first half spelled their doom as they lost to Eastern Washington 100-85. Sacramento State...

Basketball teams go retro for Hoopfest

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's men's and women's basketball players and coaches came out dressed in their 1980s best for Hornet Hoopfest on Thursday night. During player introductions players from both teams came...

Tigers strike in overtime to beat women’s soccer

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The box score makes it look like a blowout, but the Sacramento State women's soccer team lost just 1-0 in overtime at the hands of the Pacific Tigers on Sunday in Stockton. Seven minutes into the first...

She may be the best, just don’t ask her

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Some say sophomore forward Katie McCoy is the best player on the Sacramento State women's soccer team. Such a statement would not be argued against by members of the team. Some, like junior forward Kelly...

Tennis duo win Bulldog Classic

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's women's tennis tandem of Anastassia Lyssenko and Aileen Tsan won the doubles title at the Bulldog Tennis Classic in Fresno on Sunday. The pair took the title in the championship match...

Montana trip awaits Hornets

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

With a 5-2 victory over Eastern Washington on Friday, Sacramento State charged out to a 4-0 record in the Big Sky conference and an 8-5 record overall. The Hornets have seized control of the conference...

Women stopped in tourney bid

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The season came to an end for the Sacramento State women's soccer team in the Big Sky playoffs, but what the team accomplished is still fresh in the minds of all the players and coaches. The Hornets ended...

Hornets blanked by Nevada, 3-0

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State women's soccer team suffered its second straight loss by the score of 3-0 Friday night. This time it was at the hands of Nevada in Reno. Sac State stayed in it in the first half, playing...

Two freshmen selected for tennis tourney

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Both Xavier Barajas-Smith and Anton Stryhas will do something never before done by a Sacramento State men's tennis player. The two will compete in the All-American Tennis Championships in Tulsa, Okla.,...

NBDL interested in former Hornet

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Leaping has never been a problem for former Sacramento State men's basketball player Jameel Pugh. But the high-flying former Hornet has never made a leap quite like this before. Pugh is getting ready to...

Win over Weber State opens conference play for men’s tennis

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's men's tennis team had a busy weekend with matches scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this past week. Sunday's match at Santa Clara was postponed due to inclement weather, so the...

Women’s play is heads up

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State women's soccer head coach Katie Poynter could not hide a smile after the Hornets played their best game of the season on Sunday. The Hornets (4-6-3, 1-0-1 Big Sky) defeated Montana (2-9-1,...

Matadors finish off Hornets

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

It was a rude homecoming for the Sacramento State women's soccer team Friday. For 35 minutes things were looking pretty good. The next 55 minutes, however, were not nearly as fruitful. The Hornets took...

Undersized goalie crazy about saves

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State women's soccer goalie Jenny Lawrence is crazy. Sounds like a personal attack, right? Actually it isn't. Most players on the team would agree that maybe Lawrence has a screw or two loose....

All tied up: Hornets play Eagles to 1-1 score after two overtimes

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State women's soccer team played arguably its most complete game of the season Friday against Eastern Washington to start off the 2005 Big Sky season. Despite the fact that the final score...

Women’s team rounding into shape

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

With a 2-1-1 record in the Big Sky, the Sacramento State women's soccer team is steaming toward its second straight conference tournament berth. Things seem to be falling into place for the Hornets, but...

Women’s soccer has a shot at title

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State women's soccer team faces some unique challenges after a successful 8-8-3 season in 2005. Most notably of these challenges is that now the team is expected to win. For several years...

Roadie Recap: Soccer sticks with Saint Mary’s

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

It wasn't a win, but the Sacramento State Women's soccer team had to feel good about how they played against Saint Mary's Tuesday. The Gaels, who have already played three nationally ranked teams, were...

Hornets beat Cal Poly in second overtime

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

After a devastating 4-3 double overtime loss on Friday to Boise State it would have been easy for the Sacramento State women's soccer team to suffer a letdown Sunday. Instead, the Hornets came back and...

Howard’s beginning

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sarah Howard is making a name for herself as a sophomore on the Sacramento State women's soccer team. Her excellent play in the midfield helped last year's team finish well above outside expectations....

Men’s team falls short of finals

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

"This is our best chance to win a title," Sacramento State men's tennis player Junaid Hossain said before last weekend's tournament. The chance to beat Montana State and re-take the title that the team...

Hornet victory keeps team undefeated

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State took a 5-2 victory over the Eagles of Eastern Washington Friday in a men's tennis match that was moved due to the weather. The game was originally to be played at Rio Del Oro Racquet Club,...

Sac State takes down rival Davis 2-1

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Before Sunday's tilt between Sacramento State and UC Davis everyone knew it was a rivalry. The 90 minute match simply re-affirmed it. Amid physical play, Davis fan ejections and fouls-a-plenty, the Hornets...

UC Riverside blanks women’s soccer in home opener

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

All it took UC Riverside was an 18-minute stretch in the first half ?" in which it scored all three goals of the game ?" to defeat Sacramento State 3-0 Sunday afternoon at Hornet Soccer Field. Sac State...

Women’s soccer goes winless in Texas

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State women's soccer team left Texas on Sunday with a record of 0-1-1 in the Sun City Invitational hosted by Texas-El Paso. Sac State opened the tournament against UTEP on Friday. The game...

Hornet women ride great rebounding to win over Portland State

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Exclusive audio Click to hear Cindy Alldrin's post-game comments Click to hear Katelyn Ciampi's post-game comments Click to hear Dan Muscatell's post-game comments The Sacramento State women's basketball...

Women’s soccer beats Spartans on Kemper’s header

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Junior forward Kayelyn Satkowski and freshman Kim Kemper scored a goal apiece to help the Sacramento State women's soccer team to a come from behind 2-1 win against the Spartans of San Jose State Wednesday....

Taking the final step

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

They just needed to win one more match. That's all that separated last year's Sacramento State men's tennis team from a Big Sky title. One more match and it would have been the Hornets breaking Montana...

Men’s tennis looks ahead for matches against rival

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Big Sky men's tennis championship is increasingly becoming a two horse race. That will happen when two teams win the last eight conference titles. That is exactly what Sacramento State (1998, 1999,...

Women’s soccer stings Wildcats in Big Sky opener

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's women's soccer team got off to a winning start to the Big Sky season with a 1-0 win over two-time defending champion Weber State Thursday in Ogden, Utah. The lone goal came in the 11th...

Knee injury derails season for women’s soccer standout

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Things have always gone as planned as far as soccer is concerned for Sacramento State junior midfielder Beccah Phillips. She began to play soccer at the age of seven and has been in love with the sport...

Women’s soccer clinches berth in tourney

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State women's soccer team (10-7-2, 4-2-1) is headed to the Big Sky Tournament for the second straight year after defeating Portland State by a score of 1-0 on Friday night in Portland. The...

Sac State in playoff hunt with wins

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacrament State's women's basketball team got right back into the thick of the Big Sky Conference standings with wins over Eastern Washington and Portland State last weekend. The Hornets (8-11, 3-4), who...

Kings will be able to take out Spurs in first round of playoffs

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Well it looks like the long, strange trip that has been the 2005-06 season is going to end in a playoff spot for the Kings. Tonight's matchup with the Spurs is most likely a first round preview between...

Hornets blank Idaho 6-0

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

It took a while for things to click for the Sacramento State women's soccer team, but once it started it didn't stop. In the final 55 minutes of the game the Hornets scored six times to put a huge opening...

Hornet women end slide with win at home

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sac State women's basketball coach Dan Muscatell spared the platitudes after his team beat the Eagles of Eastern Washington 69-61 Thursday. "I'm not going to tell you that we need to take it one game at...

Big Sky honors Katie McCoy

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State women's soccer forward Katie McCoy was named the Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week for her performance last weekend on the road. The junior forward scored a goal and assisted on two...

Riding Sky high: Second-place men seek return to top

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

"We're going to win." That is the message for this year's other Big Sky Tournament teams, as summed up by senior Paul Komorniczak. The team will look to end its up and down season on the high end behind...

Wolf Pack shutout Hornets 2-0

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The season opened up on a sour note for the Sacramento State women's soccer team Sunday. Despite losing the game 2-0 it was the Hornets who dominated the ball offensively and had numerous chances to win...

Of brains and brawn

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Hype and high expectations filled the Hornets Nest as Sacramento State's men's basketball team headed into Big Sky Conference play Jan. 5. There was the Sports Illustrated article that picked the Hornets...

Hornets tag Vandals, win 2-1

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State women's soccer assistant coach Randy Dedini added another reason to smile to an already long and happy day. At 4:02 a.m. Dedini's wife gave birth to Jacob Randall Dedini, the couple's...

Women leading Big Sky

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

What a difference a year makes. The Sacramento State women's soccer team comes into its Thursday road tilt with Idaho State with a record of 7-6-3, 3-0-1 conference. They are the last remaining unbeaten...

Men’s tennis splits weekend’s matches

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's men's tennis team had a busy weekend with matches scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this past week. Sunday's match at Santa Clara was postponed due to inclement weather, so the...

Women’s soccer clinches Big Sky berth

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State women's soccer team clinched its first berth in the Big Sky Tournament since 2001 on Thursday with a 2-0 win over Idaho State. The Hornets got going early when in the sixth minute...

Following two knee surgeries, Dragomir a calming influence

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Go ahead, crack a joke. Sixth year defender and co-captain Amber Dragomir has heard them all before. Call her the old lady of the team or joke about how she's the team mom. She'll take it with a smile,...

Three game homestand starts against Northridge

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

After returning home from the Sun City Invitational at Univeristy of Texas El Paso with a record of 2-3-1, the Sacramento State women's soccer team gets back to game action at home on Friday against Cal...

Women’s soccer loses, will be No. 2 seed in tourney

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Its winning streak ended, but there is a lot of soccer left to play for the Sacramento State women's soccer team. The Hornets (8-7-3, 4-1-1) wrapped up their regular season with a 4-1 loss at Weber State...

Novak, McCoy keep Hornets unbeaten in Big Sky

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State women's soccer head coach Katie Poynter could not hide a smile after the Hornets played without question their best game of the season on Sunday. The Hornets ( 4-6-3, 1-0-1 Big Sky) defeated...

Former soccer player finds stroke on courts

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Senior Paul Komorniczak (pronounced "come-or-ni-chak" in case you understandably just twisted your brain in a knot) is making his mark on the Sacramento State men's tennis team. Although he was born in...

Taking Flight

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

After a wildly successful season in which the Sacramento State women's soccer team finished the season 8-8-3 it was time to say goodbye to some important senior players. Some may have wondered if this...

Big Sky is the limit

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

It came down to the last game of the year, but the Sacramento State women's soccer team clinched a spot in the Big Sky tournament. The Hornets defeated Portland State 1-0 in Portland on Friday on a header...

Sheehy lets her shots do the talking

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Junior guard Kim Sheehy isn't flashy. She doesn't speak loudly or talk trash to attract attention. She is the main outside scoring threat on a basketball team that struggles to find the net at times. Sheehy...

Men’s tennis rebounds with win over Nevada

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State men's tennis team continued its up and down season with a loss and a win on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday the Hornets traveled to Santa Clara to take on the Broncos. The match was...

Hornets shoot down Eagles

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's women's soccer team took another step towards the Big Sky Tournament Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Eagles of Eastern Washington. As has been the case this year the Hornets came out...

Hornets score late, spoil Montana’s upset bid

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's women's soccer team played hard on its way to a 1-1 tie in double overtime against conference rival Montana on Friday. The Hornets dominated the last 65 minutes of the game but were...

Women’s soccer mauls Bears

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State's women's soccer team strengthened its position in the race for a conference tournament berth on Friday with a 2-1 overtime victory over Big Sky newcomer Northern Colorado. The game strayed...

Sanchez’s goal lifts Hornets to 1-0 victory over Fresno State

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State women's soccer team played an inspired game Sunday beating Fresno State 1-0. Sac State senior midfielder Linda Sanchez scored a goal in the 19th minute off assists from sophomore midfielder...

Big second half leads to rout of Gonzaga

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

When the Sacramento State women's basketball team went into the half down 30-28 to the Bulldogs of Gonzaga, head coach Dan Muscatell wasn't worried. "We knew (Gonzaga) was travel weary, so as the game...

Women’s soccer defense does dirty work

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

It's a thankless job. Running all over the field to not only prevent goals, but also trying to start scoring opportunities. Everybody remembers the kids who played fullback in youth soccer. The kid who...

Hornets take down NAU, seize first in conference

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Things could not be going much better for the Sacramento State Women's soccer team these days. The Hornets (5-6-3, 2-0-1) used a frenetic comeback in the final minutes of regulation to tie things up with...

Women’s soccer take down Saint Mary’s in overtime

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

After being frustrated against Nevada on Sunday, a game in which the Hornets dominated throughout, it was finally the Hornets' time to celebrate on Tuesday. For the second straight game the Sacramento...

Golden goal stops Hornets

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The Sacramento State's women's soccer team vowed to never lose in overtime this season. Unfortunately, just 19 seconds into the second overtime period on Friday, the Hornets did just that. Boise State's...

Junaid Hossain versus Matt Carroll steals the show

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

As the two of them met at mid-court 10 minutes after the match they stood and talked as friends. Forget that for the preceding two hours the two had fought a battle on the courts worthy of ESPN Classic....

Women’s soccer maintains conference lead

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

That buzz you hear is the Sacramento State women's soccer team playing its best soccer in years. The Hornets (7-6-3, 3-0-1) defeated the Vikings of Portland State (4-9-2, 1-2-1) 2-1 Sunday in Oregon in...

A quiet racket

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

If you ever bump into Sacramento State men's tennis player Gabriel Loredo, try not to be alarmed by his overwhelming kindness. He definitely adheres to the saying, "walk softly and carry a big stick."...

Coming back around

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, senior men's tennis player Junaid Hossain really had no idea what his life would be like. A tall and lanky guy, Hossain excelled at volleyball in his youth even before...

Jerry Reynolds speaks at Alumni breakfast

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento Kings broadcaster and local celebrity Jerry Reynolds came to Sacramento State's Alumni breakfast on Tuesday to riff on his meager upbringing, his family and his history with the Kings. Reynolds...

Time is now for Big Sky title run

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

After putting the Big Sky conference on notice last season to the tune of a 4-1-1 regular season conference record, the Sacramento State women's soccer team is looking for more. The team's loss in the...

Men’s tennis player reprimanded for actions during Big Sky Tournament

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

According to a press release from www.bigskyconf.com Sacramento State men's tennis player Thomas Morton was publicly reprimanded for his actions after Sac State's match against Montana in the semi-finals...

Big Sky falls on women’s soccer

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

The dream of a Big Sky championship ended Thursday for the Sacramento State women's soccer team. The Hornets (8-8-3) were eliminated by the Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona (10-10-0) in the first round...

Journey Man

Benn Hodapp
January 7, 2007

Sacramento State men's basketball assistant coach Dwayne Canada has made it. He has a wife, two kids and a job working with a Division I basketball program. But what a long, strange trip it was for Canada...

Coach Jenkins ignites his Hornet team’s fire

Benn Hodapp
November 29, 2006

It has already been an adventure for the young and seemingly talented Sacramento State men's basketball team, and it is only seven games into the season. Blowout after blowout has made it difficult to...

Scorching second half dooms Hornets

Benn Hodapp
November 15, 2006

Things started out well enough, but the Dons of San Francisco proved to be way too much for the Hornets in the second half on Tuesday night as they won 89-64 in the Nest. Sacramento State led by seven...

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