The Sacramento State Hornets secured a 5-2 victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs in a softball matchup on Wednesday, continuing a strong start to their season. Katie Marsh’s first-inning single drove in a run, establishing an early lead for Sacramento State.
This win follows recent recognition for Sacramento State players. According to hornetsports.com, the team was picked third in the Big Sky Conference preseason poll, and several Hornets received preseason All-Big Sky honors.
Portland State University as well announced preseason accolades within the Big Sky Conference. Sherreigh Nakoa-Chung was named to the Preseason All-Big Sky Team, while the Vikings were predicted to finish fifth in the conference, as reported by Portland State University Athletics.
Sacramento State’s offensive performance against Pacific included three home runs, a key factor in their win against the Tigers. However, details of the Cal Poly game scoring beyond Marsh’s initial RBI were not immediately available.
The Hornets’ strong showing in the preseason poll and individual player recognition suggest a competitive season ahead. Evers-Lyles, Malepeai, Marsh, and Ortiz were all named Preseason All-Big Sky, indicating the team’s depth of talent, according to hornetsports.com.
