Dylan McNeill

[Photo] Returning Sac State basketball star determined to give back to his hometown

Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 4, 2025

Sac State assistant men’s basketball coach Zach Chappell getting up the court against Long Beach State Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in The Nest. Chappell hit a go-ahead layup to win the game for the Hornets.

BREAKING: Sac State hires new women’s basketball head coach

Hornets bring Aaron Kallhoff from BYU as new headman

Jack Freeman and Dylan McNeill
April 17, 2023

Sac State finds their Mark Campbell replacement

Swarm Report Week 6: A final look at women’s basketball

Isaac Streeter, Lawrence Charles, Siany Harts, and Dylan McNeill
April 3, 2023

Sports staffer Isaac Streeter and Podcast staffer Lawrence Charles take one final look at women’s basketball as the dust settles

BREAKING: Hornet women’s basketball head coach accepts TCU coaching job

Exit comes after leading Sac State to first NCAA Tournament appearance

Jack Freeman and Dylan McNeill
March 21, 2023

Second Hornet coach to leave for new job in last four months

Hornets bounced in first round of NCAA tournament by UCLA

Sac State swarmed by Bruins in March Madness 67-45 loss

Dylan McNeill
March 19, 2023

Hornets fall behind early and stay there

Inside Sac State women’s basketball’s journey to NCAA tournament

Jack Freeman, Dylan McNeill, and Chris Woodard
March 15, 2023

Dive into the Hornets’ historic 2022-2023 season heading into March Madness

Sac State men’s basketball Big Sky title hopes end where they began

Hornets trail Weber State wire to wire, lose 70-64

Dylan McNeill and Jack Freeman
March 7, 2023

Fifthteen turnovers undo Hornets in Boise.

Swarm Report Week 4: Reworked Swarm Report deep-dives into women’s basketball

Neill Little, Isaac Streeter, Myla Booth, and Dylan McNeill
March 6, 2023

Join podcast staffer Neill Little to go a little deeper on Sac State Women’s Basketball in a new look at the Swarm Report.

Hornets’ center is a force in the interior amidst record season

6’5” women’s basketball star averages 9.4 rebounds per game

Dylan McNeill and Myla Booth
February 27, 2023

Sac State women's basketball is enjoying new heights with the help of the 6’5” imposing center Isnelle Natabou.

[Photo] Buzzin’ Dozen — Edition 4

State Hornet sports staff
January 26, 2023

OPINION: Where Carlos Correa’s short stop in San Francisco leaves the Giants

The infielder signs with the New York Mets after Giants fail physical

Dylan McNeill
December 22, 2022

Where the San Francisco Giants sit after losing out on another superstar

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball edges out Long Beach State 76-74

Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor
December 11, 2022

Senior guard Zach Chappell getting up the court against Long Beach State Saturday, Dec.10, 2022, in The Nest. Chappell’s 25 points and game-winning layup sealed a 76-74 win for the Hornets.

Hornets sink Roadrunners 67-46 on rainy Saturday

Sac State women’s basketball reaches 7-2 after win

Dylan McNeill, Sports Editor
December 11, 2022

Sac State gets back to its winning ways with the help of Isnelle Natabou’s monstrous double-double

Sac State women’s basketball survives late Fresno State push, wins sixth in a row

Hornets move to 6-1 after 62-61 home win

Dylan McNeill
December 3, 2022

Sac State women’s basketball did just enough to pick up another win, as Dean and Natabou scored 16 apiece.

Hornet women’s basketball goes 2-0 in Holiday Beach Classic

Sac State’s winning streak hits 5 with wins over Cal Poly, UTEP

Dylan McNeill
November 27, 2022

Sac State women’s basketball 5-1 for the first time since the 2013-2014 season after two wins over Cal Poly and UTEP at Holiday Beach Classic

Sac State women’s basketball squashes UC Davis 67-45 in Causeway Cup

Hornets capitalize three-game winning streak with rival victory at Golden 1 Center

Dylan McNeill, Sports Editor
November 23, 2022

Sac State women’s basketball avenges last year’s Causeway Classic loss with 67-45 win over UC Davis

Sac State women’s basketball picks up come-from-behind win over Santa Barbara

Hornets move to 2-1 in 70-68 overtime win

Dylan McNeill and Gavin Hudson
November 21, 2022

Kahlaijah Dean puts Hornets on top with go-ahead layup in the final two seconds of play, finishes with 27 in overtime win.

Women’s basketball picks up first win of the season in Santa Clara

Hornets improves to 1-1 after defeating the Broncos

Dylan McNeill
November 15, 2022

Sac State women’s basketball recovers from season opener against the Broncos

Sac State women’s basketball falls apart at home in season opener

Hornets watch double-digit lead evaporate as they fall to UC Irvine 60-58

Dylan McNeill
November 12, 2022

Women’s basketball open season with 60-58 loss to UC Irvine after leading by 16 in the second half.

Season Preview: After historic turnaround last season, women’s basketball looks to take next step

Hornets look to enter upper echelon of Big Sky in year two under Mark Campbell

Dylan McNeill
November 11, 2022

Sac State women’s basketball to enter year two of the Mark Campbell era with a lot to look forward to. Check out this preview before the Hornets take on UC Irvine Saturday.

‘Ya es suficiente’: Entrenadora de softbol de Sac State enfrenta acusaciones

Ex jugadoras acusan a entrenadora de abuso emocional y verbal

Jordan Latimore, Dylan McNeill, and Monserrat (Mimi) Covarrubias
November 10, 2022

Entrenadora de softbol de los Avispones enfrenta acusaciones de abuso y mala conducta.

‘Enough is enough’: Sac State softball coach facing allegations

Former players accuse coach of emotional and verbal abuse

Jordan Latimore and Dylan McNeill
October 18, 2022

Hornets softball coach facing allegations of abuse and misconduct

[Photo] Sac State men’s soccer battles CSU Northridge, concedes 2-1 loss

Hugo Quintanilla
October 6, 2022

Sac State junior midfielder Cody Sunquist takes a freekick outside the box versus CSU Northridge at Hornet Field in Sacramento on Oct. 5, 2022. Suquist has scored two goals this season, one of them gave...

[Photo] Sac State volleyball gets 3-0 victory in sweep at home against Idaho State

Myla Booth
September 25, 2022

The Sac State volleyball team’s bench on their feet cheering on their team against Idaho State Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at The Nest. The Hornets swept the Bengals 3-0 to move to 2-0 in the Big Sky after...

[Photo] PREVIEW: Sac State football gears up for home opener against Utah Tech

Jack Freeman
September 2, 2022

Sac State sophomore long snapper Austin Jarrard making a behind-the-back snatch during practice Wednesday, Aug.31, 2022, at the Sac State practice field. The Sac State football team starts the year off...

PREVIEW: Hornet football looks to bring home third straight Big Sky Championship

Dylan McNeill and Jordan Latimore
August 17, 2022

Sac State football returns as theHornets aim to defend the Big Sky title. Read more in The State Hornet preview here:

SERIES RECAP: Hornets take three from Utah Valley in first conference sweep

WAC play concludes for Hornets on Senior Day

Dylan McNeill
May 16, 2022

Sac State sweeps Utah Valley in the final series of conference play, capping off with a record of 28-23. Lights-out bullpen and Senior Day make for a great weekend of Hornet baseball.

Sac State baseball sparks friendship for two slugging sophomores

Josh Rolling’s and Cesar Valero’s relationship goes beyond the bases

Dylan McNeill and John Cabales
May 15, 2022

On and off the field, Josh Rolling and Cesar Valero’s relationship cuts deep. Read it here:”

SERIES RECAP: Sac State baseball couldn’t hold lead Sunday, drop two-of-three to GCU

Hornets drop first conference series since March

Dylan McNeill
May 9, 2022

Hornet baseball leaves Phoenix with a hard-fought series loss after a couple of close defeats to Grand Canyon University. The Hornets remain in third place in the WAC.

Votes are in: See which players have the best and worst walk-up songs

Sac State baseball team has almost unanimous decision for worst

Dylan McNeill, Dominique Williams, and James Fife
May 6, 2022

The baseball team leaves no question for which player’s walk-up song is the worst.

SERIES RECAP: Keeping it consistent, Hornets take series for 5th straight weekend

Sac State baseball wins home series over California Baptist, taking 2 of 3

Dylan McNeill
May 3, 2022

After starting conference play 3-6, Sac State baseball has won 10 of 15 as the baseball season heads into the final stretch while Sac State takes fifth series in a row.

GALLERY: Music for the soul to blossom

Sol Blume festival returns for first time since 2019

Keyshawn Davis, Laura De la Garza Garcia, and Dylan McNeill
May 2, 2022

Sol Blume music festival makes a comeback to Discovery Park attracting large crowds and loud music. This year, Sol Blume featured four women headliners and Sacramento native artists Victoria Monet and Yelly.

SERIES RECAP: Sac State wins another series, taking 2 of 3 from Dixie State

Hornets make it 4 straight conference series wins in a row

Dylan McNeill
April 25, 2022

Sac State baseball wins another series by taking 2 of 3 on the road against Dixie State. The Hornets haven’t dropped a series since the first week of April:

Sac State baseball and softball pick up wins, men’s tennis set for Big Sky tournament (ft. Cesar Valero): SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Dylan McNeill
April 21, 2022

Sports co-editor Jordan Latimore is joined by Dylan McNeill and sophomore outfielder Cesar Valero to talk Sac State baseball on this week's Swarm Report.

GALLERY: Swipe through our best shots of Sac State’s UOP baseball win

Hornets take 13-6 win over the Tigers

Dylan McNeill and Dominique Williams
April 20, 2022

PHOTO GALLERY: Sac State baseball goes on the road and take a 13-6 win over the University of the Pacific

SERIES RECAP: Sac State baseball wins third straight conference series

Hornets take two from Seattle University, move to 9-9 in conference play

Dylan McNeill
April 18, 2022

Hornet hitters Dawsen Bacho and Josh Rolling combined for 13 hits, four for home runs as Sac State baseball picks up a conference series win for the third straight weekend:

SERIES RECAP: Sac State rides offensive onslaught to series win over New Mexico State

Eight home runs help Hornets go 2-1 on the road

Dylan McNeill
April 12, 2022

Hornet offense averages 9.66 runs over the weekend, as they take series versus New Mexico State. Hornets are now 7-8 in WAC play:

[Photo] ‘What’s done is done’: former interim Sac State basketball coach calls out athletic director for mishandling of his departure as head coach

Jordan Latimore
April 5, 2022

[FILE PHOTO] Sacramento State men’s basketball interim head coach Brandon Laird speaks to his assistant coaches Sam Kirby (right) and Nate Smith (middle) in the fourth quarter of a blowout loss at home...

SERIES RECAP: Sac State baseball earns first series win since February against Utah Valley

Dylan McNeill
April 3, 2022

After going 0-8 on Saturday’s and Sunday’s in the month of March, Sac State baseball picks up a win on Sunday to clinch the series against Utah Valley.

Sac State baseball drops fourth straight series, loses two-of-three to GCU

Two one-run losses moves Sac State to 11-12

Dylan McNeill
March 28, 2022

Four straight series losses brings Sac State baseball below .500, Hornets drop two-of-three against Grand Canyon University.

Brady fools the world, MLB lockout ends, NFL Free Agency and more: TAKE YOUR SHOT PODCAST

Jordan Parker, Brandon Bailey, and Dylan McNeill
March 21, 2022

Editor in Chief Jordan Parker and sports co-editor Brandon Bailey are joined by sports beat writer Dylan McNeill to discuss the latest in the NFL, MLB and NBA.

SERIES RECAP: Sac State baseball opens conference play with series loss to Dixie State

Hornets drop two-of-three at home, fall to 9-7 on the year

Dylan McNeill
March 14, 2022

Hornets baseball continues to scuffle, dropping series to Dixie State as Sac State is now 2-7 over their last nine games.

Sac State baseball look to relocate winning ways after losing four straight

Hornets now sit at 8-5 after 7-0 start

Dylan McNeill, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022

Sac State baseball’s 7-0 was the best start in the school’s Division I history; since then, the Hornets have gone 1-5; recent statistics explain the team’s sudden good fortune.

SERIES RECAP: Hornets suffer first series loss of 2022 against Houston Baptist

Sac State baseball 1-4 since becoming nationally ranked

Dylan McNeill
March 7, 2022

After starting the week 7-0, Sac State baseball now sits at 8-4 with conference play just around the corner. Hornets drop three straight after blowout win Friday; read the recap:

Cesar Valero sets Sac State record with 10 RBIs

Outfielder also totals five hits, and three homers in 21-4 blowout win

Dylan McNeill
March 6, 2022

Sac State baseball enjoyed a 21-4 lopsided win over Houston Baptist University as outfielder Cesar Valero enjoyed a 5-5 day with a school record 10 RBIs on Friday.

Men’s basketball’s winning streak and baseball off to historic start: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Dylan McNeill
March 3, 2022

On this edition of the Swarm Report, co-sports editor Jordan Latimore breaks down latest on the baseball team’s hot start to the season and the men’s basketball team’s 3-game winning streak.

Sac State baseball suffers first loss of the season to UC Berkeley

Dylan McNeill
March 2, 2022

Sac State baseball dropped their first game of the season after a blistering 7-0 start in a 6-2 loss to Cal.

HOW SWEEP IT IS : Sac State ranked #20 following sweep of Long Beach State

Hornets rank as high as #20 in latest national rankings after 7-0 start

Dylan McNeill
March 1, 2022

Hornets baseball sweep for the second straight weekend. This time, against Long Beach State, as go-ahead home runs are the difference in all three games:

SERIES RECAP: Hornets’ baseball sweeps Northern Illinois in four-game series to open season

Sac State opens 2022 with best start in over a decade

Dylan McNeill
February 23, 2022

Sac State baseball start new season with four game sweep over Northern Illinois University, in an exciting opening weekend of baseball.

Sac State pitcher Colin Hunter no-hits Northern Illinois in college debut

Second Division I no-hitter in Hornets' history

Dylan McNeill
February 20, 2022

The Hornets move to 2-0 as freshman Colin Hunter no-hits Northern Illinois.

PREVIEW: Sac State baseball opens season on Friday against Northern Illinois

Hornets look for 11th straight winning season, fourth WAC conference championship

Dylan McNeill
February 18, 2022

Baseball returns to Sacramento State as the Hornets open the season this weekend at home with a game against Northern Illinois for a four-game set.

BREAKING: CSU Chancellor resigns following mishandling of sexual harassment complaints

USA TODAY report revealed Joseph Castro mishandled complaints against a former employee while President at Fresno State

Jordan Parker, Kamelia Varasteh, and Dylan McNeill
February 17, 2022

Joseph Castro resigned as chancellor of Cal State University after just 13 months in charge following complaints that he mishandled sexual harassment complaints during his tenure at Fresno State.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball suffers embarrassing at-home defeat by Southern Utah

Jordan Latimore
February 14, 2022

The Hornets’ bench players look on as Sac State is trounced 83-57 in a home defeat at the hands of Southern Utah in The Nest Feb. 12, 2022. Sac State has struggled immensely as of late, going 1-9 in...

Sac State women’s basketball team stomps Northern Arizona 76-62

Hornets match season-high in points, as Tillman and Peneueta score 20 apiece.

Dylan McNeill
February 4, 2022

Sac State women’s basketball team gets to .500 with their defeat of Northern Arizona University 76-62 on Thursday.

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball suffers heartbreaking 68-66 loss to Montana State

Jordan Latimore
December 6, 2021

Sacramento State men’s basketball senior forward Bryce Fowler (23) attempts a free throw against the Montana State defense on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Hornets Nest. The Hornets suffered a heartbreaking...

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball trounced 65-58 in conference opener

Jordan Latimore
December 4, 2021

Sacramento State men’s basketball senior forward Bryce Fowler drives to the rim against Montana on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at the Hornets Nest. The Hornets lost their conference opener to the Grizzlies...

Sac State football: Running game carries weight for offense

Hornet running back trio leads Big Sky’s second best rushing attack

Dylan Mcneill
December 2, 2021

Sac State football averages almost 200 yards a game rushing the ball in Big Sky. The three backs don’t mind who gets the touches, as long as they all get the win.

Sac State women’s basketball defeated 71-67 by Seattle University, comeback falls short

Redhawks drilled nine 3s to bury Hornets Saturday

Dylan McNeill
November 22, 2021

The Hornets brought the game to within one in the final minute, in the end, Seattle University pulled out a 71-67 win versus Sac State women’s basketball team on Saturday.

[Photo] Sac State crushes Portland State 49-20, team closer to Big Sky title

Brandon Bailey
November 13, 2021

Sophomore tight end Marshel Martin (16) celebrates after catching a touchdown at Hornet Stadium on Nov. 13, 2021. The Hornets had 308 yards and 2 touchdowns through the air in their 49-20 victory against...

[Photo] Sac State men’s basketball stings William Jessup 89-59

Jordan Latimore
November 10, 2021

Freshman guard Chris Holley brings up the ball at half-court on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 202,1 at the Hornets Nest. Sacramento State dominated William Jessup 89-59 in the Hornets’ season opener.

Sac State men’s soccer season over, fell 2-1 to UC Davis

Aggies leap over Hornets into Big West playoff standings

Dylan McNeill
November 1, 2021

Sac State soccer traveled to Davis looking to clinch their ticket to the Big West playoffs. The Aggies sent the Hornets home with a 2-1 loss to end their season.

Sac State men’s soccer keeps playoff hopes alive with 3-1 win

Crucial win overshadows ugly brawl Saturday

Dylan McNeill
October 25, 2021

Sacramento State sealed Senior Day with crucial 3-1 win over Fullerton. An 82nd-minute brawl symbolized a wild day at Hornet Field on Saturday.

Hornets men’s soccer fall 3-0 to UCSB, Big West playoff hopes dwindle

Dylan McNeill
October 22, 2021

Sac State men’s soccer fell to UC Santa Barbara 3-0 Wednesday night in a quiet loss for the Hornets. The Hornets were shut out for the sixth time on the season as they moved to 2-3-2 in Big West play.

Sac State baseball returns with fall scrimmages versus Cal

Hornets prep for 2022 season

Dylan McNeill
October 17, 2021

Cal Baseball visits John Smith Field as the Bears take on the Hornets in an exhibition match to start fall ball for the two clubs. Head coach Reggie Christiansen looks for his fourth WAC championship.

Sac State men’s soccer falls to CSU Bakersfield 2-0

Hornets drop to seventh in Big West conference

Dylan McNeill
October 14, 2021

It was another quiet night for Sac State men’s soccer as they went scoreless in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of CSU Bakersfield on Wednesday. The Hornets now move to 3-8-3 on the season.

Sac State men’s soccer falls 2-0 to UC Riverside, fail to get shot on goal

Hornets move to 3-7-3 on the year

Dylan McNeill
October 9, 2021

Hornets were shutout 2-0 by UC Riverside in Sac State’s fourth shutout loss of the year in just 13 games.

Sac State men’s soccer ties 2-2 in another overtime battle

Wednesday’s tie with CSU Northridge was the Hornet third overtime match in four games.

Dylan McNeill
October 7, 2021

Sac State Men’s soccer picked up a third tie in four matches as they drew 2-2 with CSU Northridge on Wednesday.

Sac State men’s soccer begins Big West play with 1-1 tie versus Cal Poly

Hornets head to overtime for second straight game

Dylan McNeill
September 30, 2021

Sac State soccer manages 1-1 tie after playing 10-on-11 for the second half and overtime on Wednesday.

Sac State men’s soccer team draws with Western Michigan 1-1 in overtime

Hornets allow goal in fourth minute

Dylan McNeill
September 24, 2021

The Sac State men’s soccer failed to pick up a win, but played well in a 1-1 tie with Western Michigan University on Friday.

Sac State men’s soccer falls to Saint Mary’s College after controversial call

72nd-minute foul led to game-deciding penalty kick for the Gaels

Dylan McNeill
September 20, 2021

Foul on Sac State goalkeeper set up penalty kick for Saint Mary’s as they won 1-0 over the Hornets on Sunday.

Sacramento State men’s soccer team defeat University of the Pacific 2-0

Goalkeeper Ryan Curtis’ seven saves lead Hornets to shutout win

Dylan McNeill
September 17, 2021

Sac State men’s soccer broke its losing streak and earned a 2-0 road win over the University of the Pacific on Thursday with tenacious defense and timely scoring.

Sac State men’s soccer falls to University of Portland on the road

Hornets averaging just 0.33 goals during three game losing streak

Dylan McNeill
September 14, 2021

Sac State men’s soccer mustered just three shots on goal in road loss Monday night. The team’s record dropped to 1-5, read more here:

Hornets fall to UNLV 3-1, celebrate the late Arath Chavez

First half goal not enough as Hornets move to 1-4

Dylan McNeill
September 11, 2021

Sacramento State’s men’s soccer team lost to UNLV on an emotional night for the Hornets as they celebrated a fallen teammate.

Sac State men’s soccer shutout in 1-0 home opener loss to Gonzaga

Hornets total three shots on goal for the match

Dylan McNeill
September 5, 2021

Sacramento State men’s soccer never found the goal and lost 1-0 to Gonzaga in their first shutout of the season on Sunday.

Dylan McNeill, sports editor