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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

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Sun Devils too Hot for Hornets

Cameron Ross
May 16, 2008

The season ended for the Sacramento State women's tennis team when it lost to Arizona State 4-0 in the NCAA Tournament Friday in Fresno. After stomping the Big Sky throughout the season and during the...

Women’s tennis falters in first round of NCAA tournament

Cameron Ross
May 14, 2008

The No. 53 Sacramento State women's tennis team fell to No. 21 Arizona State4-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday in Fresno. With the loss, the Hornets' season ends with a 21-7 record. Arizona...

Women’s tennis flies to Fresno

Cameron Ross
May 9, 2008

For the seventh consecutive season, the Sacramento State women's tennis team will appear in the NCAA Tournament. The No. 53 Hornets will play the No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils in round one at 10 a.m....

Aileen Tsan attacks the net at during the Big Sky Tournament finals in Gold River.:

Women win seventh title

Cameron Ross
May 2, 2008

The Sacramento State women's tennis team marched into the Big Sky Conference tournament and won four consecutive points in two consecutive days. They didn't lose a match, posting 4-0 victories over Eastern...

Freshman overcomes language barrier to find success on the court

Cameron Ross
May 1, 2008

Freshman Artur Klimenka came to the United States from Belarus for opportunities not available in his homeland. At one time he was ranked No. 131 in the world at the under-18 International Tennis Foundation...

Hosting Big Sky Champs: Men’s Team

Cameron Ross
April 24, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team has conquered Big Sky competition in the regular season and is ready for the league tournament. With a 7-0 record, the Hornets will be the top-seeded team and they...

Hosting Big Sky Champs: Women’s Team

Cameron Ross
April 24, 2008

For the seventh consecutive season the Sacramento State women's tennis team has won the Big Sky regular season title. The Hornets were 8-0 against Big Sky competition, giving them 50 consecutive wins in...

Women’s tennis loses final match of regular season to Cal 6-1

Cameron Ross
April 23, 2008

The No. 43 Sacramento State women's tennis team fell to No. 6 Cal 6-1 Friday at Hellman Tennis Center. The Hornets' lone victory of the match came from No. 48 sophomore Katrina Zheltova, who defeated former...

Women win for coach

Cameron Ross
April 19, 2008

Women's tennis coach Dima Hrynashka has coached tennis teams to success at many levels. Shortly before he turned pro he began having back problems and the pain affected his serving mechanics. However,...

Sac State men’s tennis clinches conference regular season championship with 6-1 thrashing of Portland State

Cameron Ross
April 15, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team clinched the Big Sky regular season title with a 6-1 victory over Portland State Saturday in Sacramento. Junior Sven-David Rueff, sophomores Anton Stryhas and Holden...

Toxic on the court

Cameron Ross
April 15, 2008

Sophomore Anton Stryhas of Belarus likes to lead by example. He is serving as team captain in his sophomore year due to his strong leadership skills. Director of Tennis Bill Campbell chose Stryhas as a...

Women’s tennis has no answers against Stanford as Cardinal sweeps Sac State 7-0

Cameron Ross
April 14, 2008

The No. 44 Sacramento State women's tennis team fell to No. 3 Stanford 7-0 Wednesday at Stanford. In doubles play, Stanford won all three matches but two of them were only by two sets. Sophomore Katrina...

Women’s tennis finishes conference play undefeated with 6-1 win over Northern Colorado

Cameron Ross
April 7, 2008

The No. 46 Sacramento State women's tennis team defeated Northern Colorado 6-1 Monday at Work Out West in Colorado. Juniors Luba Schifris, Joyce Martinez Gutierrez, Karina Jarlkaganova and Anastassia Lyssenko...

Born in Russia, lived in Germany, schooled in U.S.

Cameron Ross
April 2, 2008

Junior Luba Schifris was born in Russia, raised in Germany and is earning her bachelor's degree in marketing in the United States. The quad-lingual is an honor student with a 3.24 GPA. She plans to work...

Men’s tennis notches comeback victory over Eastern Washington

Cameron Ross
March 31, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team defeated Eastern Washington 4-3 Friday in Sacramento to remain perfect against Big Sky opponents. After losing the doubles point by falling in the No. 2 and No. 3...

Men’s tennis still undefeated in conference play after 5-2 win against Montana State

Cameron Ross
March 26, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team continued its perfect play in the Big Sky Conference with a 5-2 victory against Montana State Saturday. Freshmen Kiryl Harbatsiuk and Artur Klimenka, sophomore Anton...

Women’s tennis overwhelmed by Texas 6-1

Cameron Ross
March 26, 2008

No. 42 Sacramento State women's tennis team fell to No. 17 Texas 6-1 Saturday in Austin. Junior Karina Jarlkaganova provided the only point on the day with a victory over Maggie Mello in the No. 4 match...

Men’s tennis remains undefeated in Big Sky, beats Montana 5-2

Cameron Ross
March 24, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team defeated Montana 5-2 Friday on the road to remain perfect in Big Sky Conference matches. The Hornets came from behind after losing the doubles point due to an injury...

Women’s tennis pounded by Denver 6-1

Cameron Ross
March 22, 2008

The Sacramento State women's tennis team lost to Denver Thursday at Rio Del Oro Racquet Club in Sacramento 6-1. Junior Anastassia Lyssenko and sophomore Aileen Tsan defeated Bhavani Tirumurti and Annette...

No seniors, no problem

Cameron Ross
March 22, 2008

Neither the men's nor the women's tennis teams have a senior player on its roster, but the tennis court experience and maturity don't normally come from being a fourth-year student. Most of the tennis...

Men’s tennis victorious in first conference tilt

Cameron Ross
March 18, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team was victorious in the first Big Sky Conference match of the season. The Hornets defeated Northern Arizona 6-1 Saturday in Flagstaff, Ariz. Junior Sven-David Rueff,...

Northern Colorado overmatched by men’s tennis 7-0

Cameron Ross
March 18, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team won its second Big Sky Conference match of the season 7-0 against Northern Colorado. Freshman Kiryl Harbatsiuk was the only player on the team who had to play three...

Men’s tennis completes clean sweep of Santa Clara 7-0

Cameron Ross
March 16, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team defeated Santa Clara 7-0 Sunday at Santa Clara. With the sweep of Santa Clara the Hornets' record improves 6-7 after losing their three previous matches. Sophomore...

St. Mary’s rides singles victories over Hornets 4-3

Cameron Ross
March 13, 2008

Co-captains Anton Stryhas and Sven-David Rueff provided the only singles victories for Sacramento State Saturday again St. Mary's in a 4-3 loss. The Hornets took the doubles point as sophomore Stryhas...

Belarus duo leads Hornets

Cameron Ross
March 13, 2008

Chemistry in sports can prove to be one of the greatest advantages for athletes working together. In college tennis the teams play doubles matches and the best of three earns a point, which is crucial...

Ducks squeak by women’s tennis 4-3

Cameron Ross
March 13, 2008

The Sacramento State women's tennis team fell to Oregon 4-3 Sunday. The Hornets' record dropped to 11-2 overall this season. Juniors Luba Schifris and Karina Jarlkaganova gave the Hornets their only singles...

Women’s tennis edges Nevada 4-3

Cameron Ross
March 12, 2008

The No. 32 ranked Sacramento State women's tennis team defeated Nevada 4-3 Saturday in a neutral site contest in Oregon. After winning the doubles point with victories from juniors Luba Schifris and Karina...

San Francisco is too much for men’s tennis, wins 5-2

Cameron Ross
March 8, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team lost to San Francisco 5-2 Friday at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Sophomore Anton Stryhas and freshman Artur Klimenka won their singles matches in dominant fashion...

A foreign affair

Cameron Ross
March 6, 2008

You won't find any players on the Sacramento State women's tennis team from the U.S. but you will find eight women from seven different countries uniting. The Hornets are one of the most diverse teams...

Women’s tennis sweeps Saturday matches

Cameron Ross
March 5, 2008

The Sacramento State women's tennis team won both of its matches at Rio Del Oro Racquet Club Saturday. It was a day of triumph for the Hornets, who swept every match against Weber State en route to a 7-0...

Women’s tennis pummels Tigers 7-0

Cameron Ross
March 4, 2008

The Sacramento State women's tennis team swept the Pacific Tigers 7-0 today in Stockton. Sophomore Katrina Zheltova and juniors Anastassia Lyssenko, Karina Jarlkaganova and Joyce Martinez Gutierrez won...

Singles victories propel men’s tennis over UT Arlington

Cameron Ross
March 4, 2008

The men's tennis team won four of six singles matches in a 5-2 win against UT Arlington Saturday. Kiryl Harbatsiuk, Anton Stryhas, Artur Klimenka and Holden Ching won the No. 1-No. 4 matches. The Hornets...

New Mexico State handles men’s tennis 5-2

Cameron Ross
March 4, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team fell to New Mexico State by a score of 5-2 Friday in Las Cruces, N.M. Sophomore Anton Stryhas was the lone singles victory for the Hornets. They now have a 4-4 record...

Solo tennis star turned team player

Cameron Ross
March 3, 2008

Joyce Martinez Gutierrez is all about dedication on and off the tennis court. The junior co-captain has won at every level she has played and is continuing those ways at Sacramento State. When Martinez...

Men’s tennis suffers 4-3 defeat to New Mexico

Cameron Ross
March 1, 2008

The Sacramento State men's tennis team lost to No. 58-ranked New Mexico by a score of 4-3 Wednesday. Freshmen Kiryl Harbatsiuk and Artur Klimenka, and sophomore Anton Stryhas won singles matches but the...

New kids on the block: Tennis

Cameron Ross
February 27, 2008

The Sacramento State tennis teams have a winning tradition and the newcomers this year are contributing to the team's early success. Newcomers to the women's team are Clarisse Baca and Melissa Valenzuela....

Women’s tennis overcomes Tigers 4-2

Cameron Ross
February 27, 2008

The Sacramento State Hornets downed the Pacific Tigers 4-2 in tennis Sunday after rain forced the match to be played indoors. Freshman Kiryl Harbatsiuk, sophomore Anton Stryhas and junior Sven-David Rueff...

Men’s tennis aces Aggies 6-1

Cameron Ross
February 25, 2008

Sacramento State defeated UC Davis 6-1 in a battle for bragging rights of the causeway. The Hornets swept doubles play and were 5-1 in singles play. "They've been focusing for a while on this match," Sacramento...

Women’s tennis victorious over San Diego

Cameron Ross
February 25, 2008

Junior Karina Jarlkagaova broke a 3-3 tie to secure a win for the Sacramento State women's tennis team Saturday in San Diego. She defeated Tammy Kevey 7-5, 6-3, in the no. 4 singles match. San Diego won...

Holden his own on court

Cameron Ross
February 22, 2008

Sophomore Holden Ching boasts all the characteristics of an elite athlete. He is one of the top newcomers for the men's tennis team, which is favored to win the Big Sky Conference this season. As a transfer,...

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