Here's what you missed in Sac State athletics this week.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Your Weekly Recap
By ROBYN DOBSON
Hello, State Hornet readers.
Here's a roundup of what you may have missed in Sacramento State sports between last week and today:
1. Sac State men’s basketball player is the ‘connector of the team’
Rahul Lal - The State Hornet
The Sac State men’s basketball team is one win away from securing a .500 or better record for the third time since the Hornets moved to Division I in 1991.
As one of the seniors, forward Osi Nwachukwu is nearing the finish line with the Hornets. However, he said he is looking to get the most out of his last regular season game as well as the Big Sky tournament.
“Osi is pretty much the connector of the team, he is the one that gets everyone going,” said senior center Joshua Patton.
Read more about Nwachukwu's time at Sac State in this profile from men's basketball beat writer Ian Edwards here.
2. Sac State women's rugby club welcomes all skill levels
Jesse Tapia - The State Hornet
The women’s rugby club has been at Sac State since 1999 and strives to provide a welcoming environment for all members.
"One of my friends that I met at the dorms brought me out to watch a game and I just fell in love with the scrum and the community of it,” senior Madison Alford said.
Read more about the club in this story by following this link.
3. Sac State baseball team proves too much for Pacific
Kayla Brown - The State Hornet
The Sac State baseball team played their final game of a 12-game homestand Tuesday night at The John against the University of the Pacific.
Hear from Sac State coach Reggie Christiansen, freshman utility Hunter Dorraugh and freshman pitcher Eli Saul after the win.
Click the video above or follow this link to watch the full video.
Last week's game recaps:
Sac State baseball team splits 4-game series with Santa Clara
Read more about the Hornets' weekend in this recap from beat writer Shaun Holkko here.
Brooke Uhlenhop - The State Hornet
Sac State softball team earns two wins in Capital Classic
Follow this link to read more about the Hornets' performance in the Capital Classic Tournament from beat writer Paola Yepez.
Paola Yepez - The State Hornet
Sac State men's basketball team falls on Senior Night to Montana
Click here to read more about the Hornets' 79-71 loss to the Grizzlies from beat writer Ian Edwards.
Ian Edwards - The State Hornet
Montana doubles up Sac State women's basketball team
The Hornets struggled over the weekend. Read more about their 45 point loss from beat writer Shaun Holkko here.
Daniel Duensing - University of Montana
Podcasts:
SPORTS PODCAST: One-on-one with Osi Nwachukwu
Click here to listen to men's basketball beat writer Ian Edwards have a conversation with senior forward Osi Nwachukwu from inside the Athletics Center. Photo by Shaun Holkko - The State Hornet
DOUBLE COVERAGE PODCAST S1E6: NFL Combine, Harden vs. Giannis, Special Guest Jason Jones
Click here to listen to writers Mack Ervin III and Shaun Holkko as they discuss this year's NFL Combine and the NBA media feud between James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Later, Jason Jones from The Athletic joins over the phone. Graphic courtesy of Angel Casillas
