Jordan Latimore

In memoriam: Brandon Armani Bailey

Jordan Latimore and Chris Woodard
May 31, 2023

In memoriam: The State Hornet's Brandon Bailey, from Berkeley to Sacramento State.

[Photo] Three continents and 9,000 miles: Hoops prospect finds new home

Nathan Smith
April 20, 2023

Freshman forward Kiir Kirr Chol Deng in a defensive stance during a help-side drill at practice Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, in The Nest. Deng is entering his second season at Sac State under coach David Patrick.

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

Jack Freeman and Dylan McNeill
March 21, 2023

Head coach Mark Campbell yells offensive plays to his team against San José State on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Campbell accepted the job of Texas Christian University head coach Tuesday after two seasons...

[Photo] ‘Head of the monster’: Senior guard provides spark in team resurgence

Myla Booth
February 7, 2023

Kahlaijah Dean, Sacramento State women’s basketball point guard stands outside The Nest on Dec. 9, 2022 . The senior guard has started all 21 of the Hornet games this season.

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

Chappell’s clutch game-winner seals Hornets' second straight win

Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor
December 11, 2022

Hornets win second straight game in thrilling fashion — again!

[Photo] Hornets sink Roadrunners 67-46 on rainy Saturday

Dylan McNeill, Sports Editor
December 11, 2022

Junior center Isnelle Natabou works inside on the Roadrunner defense on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at The Nest during a 67-46 Sac State win. Natabou recorded her fourth straight double-double while also...

Sac State men’s basketball escapes with overtime win against Denver

Hornets snap 4-game losing streak with thrilling 87-85 victory

Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022

The Hornets snap their losing streak with charging home-win:

Sac State men’s basketball suffers 72-65 loss to Santa Clara

Hornets drop fourth straight as offensive struggles continue

Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor
December 4, 2022

Hornets’ offensive shake-ups didn’t save the team from a deeper losing streak:

[Photo] Hornets eliminated from the Big Sky tournament by Northern Colorado

Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer
November 28, 2022

(FILE) Sac State junior middle blocker Kalani Hayes and junior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann attempting to double block a ball at the net Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, against Idaho at The Nest. The Hornets...

Sac State men’s basketball falls to UC Davis 82-71 in Causeway Cup

Hornets' 3-game winning streak snapped at Golden 1 Center

Jordan Latimore, Sports Editor
November 24, 2022

The Hornets’ 3-game winning streak was snapped in Causeway Cup

Sac State men’s basketball cruises to 58-43 victory against UC Merced

Hornets get out to a 3-1 start after win in home-opener

Jordan Latimore
November 19, 2022

Hornets get their first home win in David Patrick era

[Photo] Buzzin’ Dozen — Edition 2

State Hornet sports staff
November 16, 2022

Sac State men’s basketball bounces back with 65-55 win against UC San Diego

Hornets seal first win in David Patrick era

Jordan Latimore
November 13, 2022

David Patrick gets his first win as Hornets’ head coach

[Photo] RECAP: Sac State volleyball dominates both Eastern Washington and University of Idaho at home

Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer
November 13, 2022

Sac State volleyball players celebrate immediately after scoring against Idaho on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at The Nest. The Hornets are now 10-5 in the Big Sky conference play after winning 3-1 against...

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

Dylan McNeill
November 12, 2022

Sophomore forward Katie Peneueta surveys the court against UC Irvine, in the Hornets 60-58 loss at The Nest at Sacramento State on Nov. 12, 2022. Peneueta had 12 points on four three pointers.

‘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.

Sac State men’s basketball drops season opener to #8 UCLA 76-50

Bruins star-studded offense too much to handle for Hornets

Jordan Latimore
November 8, 2022

The Bruins play spoiler in the first game of the David Patrick era

Brick by Brick: Sac State men’s basketball aspiring for new heights

New head coach David Patrick embracing Hornets hoops revamp

Jordan Latimore
November 5, 2022

The season of dreams stays alive as the Hornet swarm overpowers the Wildcats in a close contest. Relive the historic win, right here.

[Photo] Women’s soccer coach uses teaching ability to lead team to playoffs

Nathan Uebelhoer
November 1, 2022

Head coach Randy Dedini speaks to his team in a huddle during practice on Friday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Hornet Soccer Field. The Hornets are set to open up Big Sky play in a road matchup against Weber State...

‘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] Clinched! Sac State women’s soccer lands spot in Big Sky playoffs

Nathan Uebelhoer
October 16, 2022

(FILE) Hornet senior defender Darian Louthan chases a ball on the sideline at Hornet Field against Montana Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Louthan has 13 starts in 17 games played this season.

[Photo] Sac State women’s soccer defeats Eastern Washington 2-1, continues to push for playoffs

Nathan Uebelhoer
October 14, 2022

(FILE) Hornet junior midfielder Jasmyne Dunn dribbles through the Eastern Washington defense on Sept. 23, 2022, in a 2-1 loss to Montana at Hornet Field. The Hornets move over .500 win rate in The Big...

[Photo] ‘It just feels right’: Mia Shalit is ready to give her all

Myla Booth
October 10, 2022

Hornet junior goalkeeper Mia Shalit deflects a ball out of bounds to prevent a goal on Sept. 15, 2022, against Washington in a 3-0 Hornet loss. Shalit has 113 saves in her Sac State career.

[Photo] RECAP: Sac State volleyball split matches on the road against NAU and UNC

Myla Booth
October 3, 2022

[File photo] The Sac State women’s volleyball team embraces after scoring in a match against Idaho State on Sept. 25, 2022, in The Nest at Sac State. The Hornets split two matches over the last week...

[Photo] Men’s soccer opens conference play with lofty expectations

Isaac Streeter
October 1, 2022

Freshman defender Lucas Gimenez (left, with ball), junior midfielder Zack Mason (center) and senior midfielder Erik Lopez (right) practice on Sept. 29, 2022, at the Hornet Practice Field. The team won...

[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 celebrates near the net after scoring against Idaho State Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at The Nest. The Hornets got out to a 2-0 start in Big Sky conference play after a 3-0...

[Photo] Sac State suffers fourth straight defeat in 3-0 loss against Washington

Gabriel Llamas
September 17, 2022

Freshman midfielder Shaunee Egloria protecting Sac State’s possession against the Washington defense Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at Hornet Soccer Field. The Hornets were shutout in 3-0 loss to the Huskies...

[Photo] ‘85 Yards or More’: High Expectations Drive Sac State Running Back

Jack Freeman
September 14, 2022

Sophomore Sac State running back Cameron Skattebo posing in the middle of Hornet Stadium Thursday, Sept.15, 2022. In week one of the 2022 Sac State football season against Utah Tech, Skattebo rushed for...

Multiple swastikas found on Sac State’s campus

Emma Hall, Jordan Latimore, and Dominique Williams
September 2, 2022

Multiple swastikas were found at Sacramento State, according to a campus-wide email sent Friday afternoon. The first swastika was found on a classroom wall Thursday, while the other was found Friday morning...

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

Jack Freeman
September 2, 2022

Senior Sac State Quarterback Jake Dunniway attempting a pass during practice Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at the Sac State practice field. The Sac State football team starts the year off with a week one matchup...

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:

Sac State softball flies high into conference tourney, baseball looks to bounce back: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Brandon Bailey
May 12, 2022

Sports co-editor Jordan Latimore runs down the current state of the Sac State softball and baseball teams. He is later joined by co-editor Brandon Bailey to discuss the sports journalism experience.

PODCAST: BOSS: Women’s basketball wins best female team

Sac State women’s basketball team reflects on great season

John Cabales and Jordan Latimore
May 5, 2022

Hornet women’s basketball won best female sports team in the sixth annual Best of Sac State poll after a historic 14-win season under first-year head coach Mark Campbell

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.

Sac State formally introduces David Patrick as new men’s basketball head coach

Jordan Latimore
April 15, 2022

David Patrick set to take over the men’s basketball program after recent stops with two power-five schools

The messy departure of Coach Laird and bounce back wins for baseball and softball: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore and Brandon Bailey
April 6, 2022

Latimore is joined by sports co-editor Brandon Bailey to talk about Brandon Laird’s departure from Sac State men’s basketball.

Sacramento State announces David Patrick as next head men’s basketball coach

Former University of Oklahoma lead assistant looks to revamp Hornet men’s basketball program

Jordan Latimore
April 5, 2022

Former Arkansas and Oklahoma assistant announced as incoming men’s basketball coach for Sac State. David Patrick aims to rebuild the men’s basketball program from the ground up.

‘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

The former interim head coach sounded off on a lack of professionalism from Mark Orr in the hiring process of the next coach

REPORT: Sac State men’s basketball team hiring former Oklahoma assistant coach as next head coach

David Patrick helped lead Arkansas to an elite eight appearance in 2021

Jordan Latimore
April 2, 2022

The Sacramento State men’s basketball team is firm on hiring former Oklahoma associate head coach David Patrick to be the program’s next head coach, according to a report from Stadium’s Jeff Goodman. Sacramento...

The search for Sac State men’s basketball’s next head coach and the beginning of spring football: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Latimore
March 31, 2022

This week on the Swarm Report, sports co-editor Brandon Bailey talks about how Sac State baseball and softball is faring in conference play, the state of the men’s basketball team’s head coaching search and the beginning of spring football.

Sac State men’s basketball set to launch search for next coach

Brandon Laird to be given fair shot at securing the job

Jordan Latimore
March 18, 2022

The Hornets program has a lot more questions than answers for head coach, but they are moving:

[Photo] Sac State gymnast reflects on journey before her senior season

Andrea Molinar
March 17, 2022

Senior gymnast Amber Koeth posing in front of the Nest Wednesday, Feb. 9. Koeth earned first team all-MPSF on beam during the 2020 season.

Baseball and softball struggling, rowing season begins: SWARM REPORT PODCAST

Jordan Latimore
March 17, 2022

The baseball team and softball go through a rough patch and Lianna Tillman stops by to talk about her MVP season on this episode of the Swarm Report.

Sac State men’s basketball’s season ends in crushing 83-61 loss to Montana State

Hornets can’t hold on after valiant start

Jordan Latimore
March 11, 2022

Hornets’ season ends in brutal fashion with loss to no.1 Bobcats

[Photo] THE GRIND: Mark Campbell’s ascent to women’s basketball head coach at Sac State

John Cabales
March 9, 2022

Head coach Mark Campbell and assistant coach Minyon Moore looking over the stats between quarters. Campbell and Moore led the Hornets to the biggest turnaround in program history.

Sac State men’s basketball earns thrilling 57-54 win against Idaho

Hornets hold off wild finish in first round of the Big Sky Tourney

Jordan Latimore
March 9, 2022

Hornets hold off valiant comeback from the University of Idaho to move on to the second round:

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball season ends with first-round upset

John Cabales
March 8, 2022

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...

Sac State men’s basketball’s winning streak snapped against Montana State

Hornets fall 75-69 in Bobcat Stadium after a three-game win

Jordan Latimore
March 4, 2022

Hornets’ three-game winning streak snapped in Bozeman, Montana. Read the recap here:

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 men’s basketball rolls Eastern Washington in 81-75 win

Fowler and FitzPatrick shine on their senior night

Jordan Latimore
February 28, 2022

Hornets win third straight with seniors leading the way:

Sac State men’s basketball dominates Idaho 83-51

Four Hornets finish in double figures in second straight win

Jordan Latimore
February 26, 2022

Hornets win back-to-back games for the first time this season:

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

Dylan McNeill
February 23, 2022

Sac State teammates celebrate with freshman pitcher Colin Hunter(right) after Hunter’s first collegiate start on Feb. 19, 2022 against Northern Illinois at John Smith Field. Hunter’s debut was spectacular...

Sac State men’s basketball bounces back in gutsy 80-75 win over Idaho State

Hornets snap six-game losing streak

Jordan Latimore
February 21, 2022

Hornets end six-game losing streak with a comeback road win:

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

Dylan McNeill
February 20, 2022

The Sac State baseball team swarms freshman starting pitcher Colin Hunter on Feb.19, 2022 at John Smith Field after he threw the second no-hitter in Sac State Division 1 history. Hunter recorded nine...

[Photo] Sac State women’s basketball loses hard-fought matchup against Idaho State

John Cabales
February 20, 2022

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.

Sac State men’s basketball stuffed on the road by Weber State

Hornets drop sixth straight with 65-50 loss

Jordan Latimore
February 19, 2022

Hornets drop sixth game in a row despite leading the Wildcats at halftime:

Baseball season opener, Women’s basketball’s first winning season in years: STATE HORNET SWARM REPORT

Jordan Latimore
February 16, 2022

On this episode of the Swarm Report, men’s basketball looks to end its losing streak, Softball gets off to an even start and women’s basketball gets its first winning season in seven years.

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

Hornets give up 13 threes in 83-57 loss to Thunderbirds

Jordan Latimore
February 14, 2022

Hornets get demolished at home, again:

Sac State Gymnastics soars to victory over Air Force in home opener

Hornets return to the Nest for their first home competition since 2020

Brandon Bailey and Jordan Latimore
February 11, 2022

Sac State Gymnastics succeeds in their first home matchup in almost two years on Saturday with a win against Air Force.

Sacramento State men’s basketball crushed at home by Northern Colorado 79-61

Hornets drop the fourth straight game this season

Jordan Latimore
February 11, 2022

Hornets’ defense woes lead to fourth straight loss

Jordan Latimore, managing editor