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Welcome to Sacramento State Sports
Spring is just around the corner, which means warmer weather and plenty of sporting events to attend. While both basketball teams are finishing their seasons, there are seven other teams to support with events held on campus almost every weekend. Here are some quick notes to help you get to know all the Hornet spring teams.
 Head Coach John Smith |
Hornet Baseball
| TOP PLAYERS | G-GS | AB | R | H | AVG. | 2 | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marshall, Sr. | 59-59 | 249 | 70 | 99 | .398 | 16 | 9 | 52 |
| Brian Gilman, Jr. | 47-41 | 160 | 36 | 52 | .325 | 14 | 5 | 35 |
| Aurelio Jackson, So. | 45-28 | 143 | 30 | 46 | .322 | 4 | 1 | 24 |
1999 Outlook: The Hornets will try to create any even balance between pitching and hitting this season. In 1998, the Hornets pitching staff finished with an 8.67 team ERA. With senior Dustin Tubb returning to the mound and the addition of juco transfers Chad Elliott and Pat Edwards, the Hornets should a more complete staff. Brandon Marshall is making a position change from third base to shortstop. Marshall, who finished fifth in the conference with a .398 average, has shortstop experience from junior college as well as high school.
Next Home Game: Feb. 19 versus San Jose State at 2 p.m.
 Head Coach Kathy Strahan |
Hornet Softball
| TOP PLAYERS | G-GS | AB | R | H | AVG. | 2 | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny O'Leary, Jr. | 43-42 | 128 | 14 | 45 | .352 | 12 | 2 | 15 |
| Katie Cichy, Sr. | 47-47 | 148 | 16 | 44 | .297 | 10 | 1 | 12 |
| Sarah Cunningham, Sr. | 39-24 | 76 | 8 | 18 | .237 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
1999 Outlook: The Hornet softball team will be guided by returning catcher Jenny O'Leary. During the 1998 season, O'Leary led the Hornets with a .352 batting average, which was the fifth best average in the Big West Conference. The Hornets will also have strong pitching from junior Amy Barker (1.88 ERA in 1998) and senior Kelly Lovato (2.28).
Next Home Game: Feb. 13 Alumni game at noon
 Head Coach Chris Evers |
Hornet Tennis
1999 Outlook: The men's tennis team enjoyed its best season since joining NCAA Division I play in 1991. With five of its six singles players returning for more action this year, coach Chris Evers should see another winning season for his team. Evers was selected as the men's tennis Coach of the Year in the Big Sky Conference after guiding his team to the Big Sky Conference title in only his fourth season.
1999 Women's Tennis: Evers is also the coach for the women's team. The Hornet women finished with an overall 1998 record of 3-16. The women, who also compete in the Big Sky Conference, will have to win on the road. This season's schedule has the women at home only four times.
Next Home Meet: Men: Feb. 6 versus Nevada at noon. Women: Feb. 18 versus San Francisco at 1:30 p.m.
 Head Coach Sue Huffman |
Hornet Basketball
Current 1999 Season: It has been a frustrating season for coach Sue Huffman and the women's basketball team. The Hornets are currently 2-16 overall with an 0-8 Big Sky conference record. While the team has the leadership from two-time All Big Sky senior guard Julie Wastell, the team features six freshmen.
Next Home Game: Feb. 4 versus Montana State at 7:05 p.m.
 Head Coach Kim Hughes |
Hornet Gymnastics
Top Returners:
Andi Arnold, Sr., eighth on vault at USAG Collegiate Nationals last year,
scored 9.8000 on vault at Western Independent Championships
Nicole Denis, Sr., led team with 9.356 average on bars
1999 Outlook: The Hornet gymnastics team once again has a team heavy on freshman. With only two seniors, the Hornets will have to rely on youth to go back to the USA Gymnastics Nationals, which is where they ended the season in 1998.
Next Home Meet: Feb. 20 versus San Jose State at 7 p.m.
 Head Coach Bill Zack |
Hornet Rowing
Key Returners:
Sabrina Lou, Sr., coxswain
Heather Watson, Sr., rower
Rebecca Theis, Sr., rower
1999 Outlook: This season the Hornets will enjoy more national exposure as they compete in meets across the country including the Head of the Charles in Cambridge, Mass., and at the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia, Penn. The Head of the Charles is widely considered the largest participatory rowing event in the country with 300,000 fans every year. The Dad Vail Regatta is one of the largest in the world. If the Hornets have a good showing at the Dad Vail they could gain a sponsorship for the Henley Women's Regatta at the end of the spring in England.
Next Home Meet: Feb. 6, Golden State Indoor Rowing Championships in Rancho Cordova.
 Head Coach Joe Neff |
Hornet Track and Field
Top Players-Men:
Dustin Diaz, Fr., middle distances
Chris Uribe, So., throws
Jimmithie Banks, Jr., long jump, triple jump
Scott Towne, Sr., long jump, triple jump
Top Players-Women:
Africa Eldridge, Jr., 800M
Alicyn Chappelle, Sr., high jump
Rosalyn Morris, Sr., hurdles, sprints
1999 Outlook: Coach Joe Neff would like to see his mens and womens track team finish higher than in 1998, hoping they each finish in the top six out of nine teams.
Next Home Meet: Mar. 20 versus Nevada and San Francisco State.
AQUATIC CENTER:
CSUS Aquatic Center offers PE classes for recreation as well as university units. The center is set around Lake Natoma and is located off Highway 50 at Hazel. Physical education, leisure sports, and water safety classes are offered in addition to summer camps and youth programs. The Aquatic Center is open to all CSUS students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. Several competitive teams and clubs, CSUS water Ski Club, CSUS Women's Rowing Team, CSUS Men's Rowing Club, CSUS Lake Natoma Rowing Association, Capital Crew Rowing Club/Team, and Hui O Hawaii, are run through the Aquatics Center. Besides offering classes and safety instruction, boating equipment rentals are available only if you have completed a class at the center. For further information on equipment rental, classes or any other programs, call the Aquatic Center at 985-7239.| Class | CSUS | General |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Sailing | $85 | $130 |
| Hobie | $60 | $85 |
| Keelboat | $125 | $175 |
| Windsurfing | $75 | $115 |
| Int. Windsurfing | call | call |
| Waterski | $75 | $100 |
| Jet Skiing | $100 | $120 |
| Beg. Rowing | $50 | $80 |
| Adv. Rowing | $160 | N/A |
| Summer Rowing | $55 | -- |
| Intro. Kayaking | $75 | $100 |
| Moon Light Paddle | $10 | $15 |
| Beg. Canoe | $65 | $85 |
| Wakeboarding | $75 | $100 |
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