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John Cabales, sports writer
![Sophomores Cesar Valero (left) and Josh Rolling pose in a tree near the River Front Center on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Both Valero and Rolling transferred to Sac State as sophomores and have found a spot in the Hornets' lineup.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/lead-1-1-900x600.jpg)
Sac State baseball sparks friendship for two slugging sophomores
Josh Rolling’s and Cesar Valero’s relationship goes beyond the bases
![[FILE PHOTO] Isnelle Natabou at the free-throw line against Seattle University Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at the Hornets Nest. The Hornets were voted best women’s sports team in the 2022 Best of Sac State poll.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG-1509-900x554.jpg)
PODCAST: BOSS: Women’s basketball wins best female team
Sac State women’s basketball team reflects on great season
![[FILE PHOTO] Former Graduate Sac State guard Lianna Tillman brings up the ball against Seattle University Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at The Nest. Coming off her 2021-22 Big Sky MVP campaign, Tillman was voted best female athlete in The State Hornet’s 2022 Best of Sac State poll.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG-1503-900x539.jpg)
Best of Sac State: Lianna Tillman wins best female athlete
A Q and A with Sac State women’s basketball guard as she heads into professional basketball
![Lianna Tillman showcasing 333 Club Feb 15, 2022, a brand she made to inspire others. The meaning of 333 is to wait for your time and not give up on yourself, something Tillman lives by and led her to being Big Sky MVP.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Feature-900x600.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball guard bets on herself and it pays off
Tillman becomes first conference MVP for Sac State women’s basketball
![Graduate guard Lianna Tillman attempts a floater against Weber State Monday, March 7, 2022 at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. Tillman finished with 23 points in the Hornets’ season-ending loss to Weber State in the Big Sky Tournament.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/rew-900x604.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball season ends with first-round upset
Hornets get taken out by the Wildcats 74-64
![Sac State senior guard Summer Menke drives to the rim against Idaho State Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 in the Nest. Menke finished with 12 points and six rebounds in the Hornets’ 67-56 loss to the Bengals.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/gang-900x610.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball loses hard-fought matchup against Idaho State
Hornets split the season series with 67-56 loss
![Moments before graduate guard Lianna Tillman blew by senior guard Kori Pentzer in a 62-52 loss to Weber State on Feb. 18, 2022 in the Nest. Tillman finished with a game high 29 points for the night.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_8703-900x600.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball winning streak snapped in loss to Weber State
Hornets revert back to bad defensive habits in 62-52 loss
![Freshman guard Katie Peneueta at the free throw line in the Nest on Jan. 10, where Peneueta went one for three. The Hornets lost the game 68-57 against Northern Arizona at the Nest on Jan.10, 2022.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_6405-900x600.jpg)
Tillman leads Sac State women’s basketball to win over Northern Colorado
Four Hornets finish with double figures in 65-55 Victory
![Sophomore guard Isnelle Natabou putting back a rebound with defenders surrounding her at Holt Arena on Thursday Jan. 28, 2022. Natabou scored 21 points and had 17 rebounds to help the Hornets defeat Idaho State 73-57.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/image_6483441-900x600.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball dominates fourth quarter in win against Idaho State
Hornets outscore Bengals 23-11 in the last period
![Senior guard Jazmin Carrasco prepares to pass the ball into the paint at the Hornets’ game against Eastern Washington at the Nest on Jan. 20, 2022. Carrasco and the Hornets would get their second win in a row after defeating Eastern Washington 59-49.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_6870-900x600.jpg)
Sacramento State women’s basketball team dominates Eastern Washington in 59-49 win
Hornets lean on defensive clinic to secure their second Big Sky win
![Graduate guard Lianna Tillman handles the ball at the top of the key in a 75-46 loss against UC Davis at the Golden 1 Center on Nov. 23, 2021. Tillman was a key player in Sac State’s defeat of Portland State University 70-58 on Saturday, Jan 15, 2021.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/P1A1064-900x600.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball earns first Big Sky win: 70-58 against Portland State
Star athletes Lianna Tillman and Isnelle Natabou played a big role in the Hornets’ big win
![Graduate guard Lianna Tillman dribbling the ball down court in the Hornet's Nest on Jan. 10, 2022. The Hornets lost to Northern Arizona University 68-57, Lianna finished the game with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_6454-900x600.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball team suffers 68-57 loss against Northern Arizona
Hornets are winless against conference opponents this season with their third loss in a row on Monday.
![Sacramento State women’s basketball senior guard Summer Menke drives to the basket in a 75-46 loss to UC Davis on Nov. 23, 2021. The Hornets brought their record to 4-6 with a 60-50 road win over CSU Bakersfield on Wednesday.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Causeway1-900x669.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball conquers CSU Bakersfield 60-50 after dominant third quarter
Isnelle Natabou and Summer Menke both record double-doubles
![Senior guard Summer Menke going after a loose ball on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Sacramento State lost to the University of Montana 75-59 in their first conference matchup on the road.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211202_ladygrizbb_6534-900x600.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball stomped by Montana in Big Sky opener 75-59
Hornets outscored 23-9 in third quarter
![Sophomore center Isnelle Natabou gets swarmed by defenders while grabbing a rebound during both Sacramento State’s and UC Davis’ women’s teams’ first ever Causeway Classic at the Golden 1 Center on Nov. 23, 2021. Sac State women's basketball loss to UC Davis 75-46.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/featured-4-900x602.png)
Sac State women’s basketball struggles against UC Davis in 75-46 loss
First time women's teams play Golden 1 Center
![Sacramento State men’s basketball players gather during a timeout against UC San Diego on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at the Hornets Nest. The men’s basketball team will take on UC Davis at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m in the return of the Causeway Classic. The women’s teams face off at 5 p.m.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2-2-900x535.jpg)
PREVIEW: Sac State men’s and women’s basketball gears up for clash in next Causeway Classic
Hornets return to Golden 1 Center
![Graduate guard Lianna Tillman (right) readies a drive to the basket in the third quarter on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The Hornets defeated Sonoma State at the Hornets Nest in a 73-53 blowout.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_7556-900x505.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball dominates against Sonoma State
Tillman had second game of 25 points or more
![Senior guard Jazmin Carrasco drives to the basket against San José State on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Hornets Nest. Sacramento State defeated the Spartans in a thrilling 75-65 victory.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/1-2-1-900x600.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball beats San Jose State in hard fought home opener
Isnelle Natabou leads comeback win with a double-double
![Sophomore center Isnelle Natabou attempts to stop junior forward Evelien Lutje Schipholt from scoring. Sacramento State lost their home opener to Cal 90-71 at Haas Pavilion.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_1807-900x675.jpg)
Sac State women’s basketball loses season opener 90-71
Mark Campbell takes first loss in return to PAC-12
![Graduate guard Lianna Tillman (left) and senior guard Summer Menke get ready to go in for five-on-five drills at practice in the Hornets Nest on Oct. 26, 2021. Menke and Tillman will get the opportunity to show their leadership against Cal on Nov. 9.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/5-900x600.jpg)
Preview: Sac State women’s basketball looks to change losing culture
Program hasn't had winning season since 2014-15
Sophomore slugger brings championship pedigree to Sac State softball team
Lewa Day has 9 home runs on the season
![Karlee Soderberg (center), hitter for Sac State Volleyball, breaks with her team for the opening home game against Idaho State at the Nest at Sac State Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. The Hornets lost in back-to-back matches against the University of Northern Colorado in six straight sets on Feb. 7 and 8 at Bank of Colorado arena.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/wvb6-1-827x900.jpg)
Sac State volleyball dominated by Northern Colorado in back-to-back losses
Hornets lose 3-0 in both matches