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By SIMON MORTENSEN Section Editor

After winning their last five matchups against Sacramento State, Weber State University’s women’s basketball team fell 70–44 against the Hornets on Jan. 21 in Sacramento, California.

Coming off a 1-point loss to Portland State on Jan. 19, the Wildcats came into this game ready for their first Big Sky Conference win.

Sacramento State started the game off with a 5–0 run as Hornet center Isnelle Natabou scored under the basket off an assist from guard Kahlaijah Dean for the first points of the game. Following a 3-pointer from Dean, Wildcat forward Daryn Hickok drove into the paint to score the Wildcats’ first points.

Stealing the ball from Dean, Hickok was able to score again, making the score 5–4 for the Hornets. Dean then responded with a 3-pointer and a jumper near the free throw line. Natabou added with 4 points inside, completing a 9–0 run for Sacramento State. Weber State ended the run late in the first quarter with a fast break assist from forward Jadyn Matthews to Hickok. Driving outside of the paint, Wildcat guard Emri Lovell made a fadeaway and drew contact. Failing to convert on the and-1 opportunity, the game would go scoreless until almost the end of the first quarter.

Drawing a foul on a layup attempt, Lovell made two free-throws before the end of the quarter to cut Sacramento State’s lead to 14–10.

Backing into Wildcat forward Amelia Raidaveta, Natabou scored off a turnaround jumper for the first points of the second quarter. Hickok then responded by scoring in the paint to keep the game within 4 points.

Adding to her 8-point performance from the first half, Dean started the quarter with back-to-back 3-pointers, making the score 22–12. Matthews responded with a 3-pointer of her own to cut the Hornet’s lead to 8 points.

With three minutes left in the first half, Sacramento State led 26–15. Driving inside with seconds left on the shot clock, Hickok scored in the paint as the buzzer sounded. Hickok then scored a long 2-pointer to cut the Wildcats’ deficit to 7 points. Hornet forward Solape Amusan responded with an under-hand layup.

Right before the end of the first half, Amusan hit a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to put Sacramento State up 34–20.

With both teams only scoring from the line, Dean made the first field goal of the half from 15-feet out with seven minutes left in the third quarter. Down by 13 halfway through the quarter, Wildcat guard Aaliyah Ellis passed to Matthews on a fast break for a 3-pointer. Natabou scored the last field goal of the quarter with a layup off an offensive rebound.

After scoring 10 points from the line in the third, the Hornets led 48–32 coming into the fourth quarter.

Weber State forward Vicky Parra scored inside off a bank shot for the first points of the fourth quarter. Driving inside and drawing contact, Sacramento State guard Madison Butcher scored near the foul line and converted on the and-1.

With less than six minutes left, Hickok tried to drive inside on a fast break but was stopped near the 3-point line by Dean. Stealing the ball, Dean scored a layup on a fast break to give the Hornets an 18-point lead.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, Dean and Weber State guard Laura Taylor battled from beyond the arc, each hitting two 3-pointers within two-and-a-half minutes.

Down 61–44 with two minutes on the clock, Raidaveta scored the Wildcats’ last point of the game with a free throw. A Natabou layup then sparked a 9–0 run for Sacramento State that ended with a corner 3-pointer from guard Jordan Olivares.

Hickok led the Wildcats in scoring with 20 points and four rebounds. Dean and Natabou ended for the Hornets with 31 and 17 points respectively.

Weber State will return to the Dee Events Center to face the University of Idaho on Jan. 26 at 11:30 a.m.

By COLLYN COWLES Reporter

After a long winter break and an opening game against rival Utah State University, Weber State University’s men’s hockey team kicked off their spring semester with the four-game Martin Luther King Showcase in Denver, Colorado.

“When winter break was over, everyone got back together and we started to prepare for this Colorado tournament,” Wildcat goalie Kyle Lane said.

The Wildcats’ first game of the weekend was against Metro State University on Jan. 13. The teams’ last matchup ended in an 8–2 loss for the Wildcats.

After three periods of action, Weber State was able to edge in front of the Roadrunners. Winning their first game of the tournament 3–1, the Wildcats were able to extend their winning streak to six games.

The goal scorers for the Wildcats were forward Yegor Khomyakov, defensemen Kody Goodwin and forward Tucker Thors- tad. Thorstad’s goal was his first goal as a Wildcat.

Heading into the second game of the weekend, Weber State went up against the University of California, Los Angeles, on Jan. 14. The Wildcats sneaked past the Bruins and beat them 5–4. Defenseman Stanford Zito was able to record his first goal as a Wildcat. The other four goals were scored by forward Rob Simmons, defensemen Cole VanOrman, forward Jaden Hewes and forward Bryon Fobair.

With another win, the Wildcats were able to keep the winning streak rolling with seven games in a row.

The last two games of the weekend were against East Texas Baptist and Dakota college.

In another hard-fought game, the Wildcats were able to beat East Texas Baptist 3–2 on Jan. 15.

“We all had redemption for Metro State and East Texas Baptist,” Lane said. “They beat us in the past, and that’s what motivat- ed us in these games.”

In the fourth and final game of the weekend, Weber State lost 3–0 to Dakota College on Jan. 16, ending their eight-game win streak.

The Wildcats came back from the tournament and added one more win after taking down Utah Valley University 5–2 in a rematch of the season’s opener on Jan. 21.

“All of the goals came out multiple times, and we needed them to set the tone of the game,” Lanes said. “In the next few weeks, we want to get the best seeding we can to make the playoffs. We have a team that never gives up, and it’s great to be a part of.”

Weber State will play at home against Colorado State University on Jan. 26. The puck drops at 7:15 p.m.

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By COLLYN COWLES Reportero

Después de un descanso invernal largo y un partido principal contra su rival, la universidad Utah State, el equipo de hockey de la universidad Weber State empezó su semestre de primavera con la exhibición de cuatro partidos Martin Luther King en Denver, Colorado.

“Cuando terminó el descanso invernal, todo el equipo regresó y empezamos a prepararnos para este torneo en Colorado,” dijo Kyle Lane, el portero de los Wildcats.

El primer partido de los Wildcats del fin de semana fue contra la universidad Metro State el 13 de enero. El último partido de estos dos equipos terminó con una derrota para los Wildcats con el marcador 8–2.

Después de tres cuartos de acción, Weber State pudo ganar la ventaja contra los Roadrunners. Con este triunfo de 3–1 del primer partido del torneo, los Wildcats podían extender su racha de victoria a seis partidos.

Los que marcaron goles de los Wildcats fueron el delantero Yegor Khomyakov, el defensor Kody Goodwin y el delantero Tucker Thorstad. El gol de Thorstad fue su primero como Wildcat.

Al empezar el segundo partido del fin de semana, Weber State enfrentó a la universidad de Los Ángeles, California, el

14 de enero. Los Wildcats se escabulleron por los Bruins y ganaron 5–4. El defensor Stanford Zito marcó su primer gol como Wildcat, mientras que los cuatro más fueron marcados por el defensor Cole VanOrman, y los delanteros Rob Simmons, Jaden Hewes y Bryon Forbair.

Con otra ganancia, los Wildcats podían continuar su racha con siete partidos a continuación.

Los dos partidos finales del fin de semana fueron contra East Texas Baptist y Dakota College.

En otro partido ganado a duras penas, Los Wildcats pudieron derrotar a East Texas Baptist 3–2 el 15 de enero.

“Todos tuvimos redención contra Metro State y East Texas Baptist,” dijo Lane. “Nos vencieron en el pasado, y eso nos motivó durante esos partidos.”

Durante el partido cuatro que fue el final, Weber State fue derrotado 3–0 por Dakota College el 16 de enero, lo que acabó su racha de ocho victorias.

“Todos los goles sucedieron varias veces, y los necesitábamos para crear el tono del partido,” dijo Lanes. “Durante las semanas que vienen, queremos obtener la mejor clasificación posible para poder estar en el repechaje. Tenemos un equipo que nunca se rinde, y es bueno ser parte de él.” Weber State jugará en casa contra la universidad Colorado State el 26 de enero. El disco se caerá a las 7:15 p.m.

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