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49ers to rebuild team with NFL Draft

John Montoya
May 1, 2015
The SF State softball team celebrates after winning the second game of the doubleheader against Cal State East Bay at the Softball Field on Saturday, April 25. (Melissa Minton / Xpress)

Gators softball sends off graduating seniors with win

John Montoya
Apr 26, 2015
SF State Gator baseball outfielder Daniel Souza and the track team's captain Hilary King prepare to ask a few questions after the Scholar Athlete Reception at the Seven Hills Conference Center Monday, April 20. (Daniel E. Porter / Xpress)

Student athletes recognized at academic banquet

John Montoya
Apr 21, 2015
SF State Gators player Joseph Chedid (#15) slides into third base during a game against the Academy of Art Urban Knights on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. (Sara Gobets / Xpress)

Men’s baseball kickoff home stance with loss against Academy of Art

John Montoya
Apr 14, 2015
SF Gator Mark Lindsey waits for a pitch during the double header versus CSU Monterey Bay on Friday, April 3. (Drake Newkirk / Xpress)

Veteran catcher devotes last season to make history

John Montoya
Apr 7, 2015
SF State Gator Matt Vera (7) hits his bat on the ground at the game against Cal State Stanislaus Warriors on Sunday March 29. (Marlene Sanchez / Xpress)

Gators on track to playoff berth halfway through season

John Montoya
Mar 31, 2015
SF State Gators player Udun Osakue ,#21, dribbles past the San Bernardino Coyotes defenseman Gilbert Parga ,#1, during a game at the Gators home on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. (Sara Gobets / Xpress)

Veteran players receive high honors in conference

John Montoya
Mar 11, 2015

College athletes deserve compensation for talent

John Montoya
Mar 3, 2015
SF Gators clear off the Maloney field to prepare for the second game against Fresno Pacific Sunbirds part of a three game weekend series on Saturday Feb. 21, 2015. Fresno Pacific Sunbirds swept the Gators 11-6 and 5-0. (Emma Chiang / Xpress)

Superstitions are key to players mental success

John Montoya
Mar 3, 2015
SF State Gator Cory Davis (28) pitches during the ninth inning during the game against the Cal State L.A. Golden Eagles at Maloney Field on Friday, Feb. 27. (Melissa Minton / Xpress)

Offense comes alive for men’s baseball in win over Cal State Los Angeles

John Montoya
Feb 28, 2015
Gators' pitcher, Peter Reyes shows off his scar following his recovery from tearing his UCL and undergoing Tommy John surgery, a reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. (Helen Tinna / Xpress)

Pitcher bounces back from surgery, stronger than ever

John Montoya
Feb 24, 2015
Danny Souza and Mark Lindsay pose for a portrait at practice. Feb. 17.

Friendship plays vital role in leading team

John Montoya
Feb 17, 2015
Excited SF State Gator basketball fans sport Gold Rush T-shirts and cheer on the team during a game against UC San Diego on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

“Gold Rush” night energizes crowd, key to men’s successful night

John Montoya
Feb 16, 2015
SF State's leading wrestler with a record of 25-9, Jordan Gurrola, stands on the mats in the gym on Monday Feb, 9.

After successful freshmen season, wrestler continues to shine

John Montoya
Feb 10, 2015

Students react to Warriors historical start to 2014-15 season

John Montoya
Feb 4, 2015
SF State Gator players come together in a huddle before returning to the court against the Academy of Arts Urban Knights at SF State on Tuesday Nov. 25, 2014.

Men’s basketball looks to keep momentum going

John Montoya
Jan 27, 2015

Volleyball wins final home game against Monterey Bay 3-2

John Montoya
Nov 7, 2014
Manager Bruce Bochey accompanies the World Series Trophy during the parade Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

Ecstatic Giants fans pack downtown streets for celebratory parade

John Montoya
Oct 31, 2014
Redshirt seniors Andrew Reggi and Vicente Aboytes in the SF State wrestling room, where they train and practice, Friday, Oct. 26, 2014. Both said they were looking forward to what is to come this season as they enter their fifth year on the SF State wrestling team. Lorisa Salvatin/Xpress.

Season preview: Gator wrestling looks forward to national title with new talent

John Montoya
Oct 29, 2014

Volleyball mid season review: Fall 2014

John Montoya
Oct 22, 2014
Bria Morgan (20) of the SF State Gators spikes the ball back to the CSU San Dominguez Hills Toros during a match Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. The Gators won the match 3-0.

Gators break season-long Saturday losing streak

John Montoya
Oct 19, 2014
The Gators rejoice after defeating Cal State L.A 3-1 in San Francisco Friday, Oct. 17, 2014.

Gators add another Friday night win to the list, hope for a successful Saturday

John Montoya
Oct 18, 2014

Gators find solid balance between sports and athletics

John Montoya
Oct 17, 2014
Kaileen Mejia (17) of the SF State Gators spikes the ball through Cal State Stanislaus Warrior blockers Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Gators lost the match 0-3. Martin Bustamante / Xpress.

Gators volleyball loses against Stanislaus, struggles to win back to back games

John Montoya
Oct 13, 2014

Gators volleyball wins a crucial game against Chico State Wildcats

John Montoya
Oct 11, 2014
Jessica Nicerio of the San Francisco State Gators digs the ball back into play during a match against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. The Gators won the match 3-2 Friday, Sept. 26, 2014.

Volleyball team wins game against Cal Poly Pomona Broncos

John Montoya
Sep 26, 2014
Jessica Nicerio (left), Melissa Horton (center) and Arianna Cruz (right) are ecstatic when the Gators score the winning point during a game against Cal State San Bernardino at The Swamp Friday night, Sept. 19. SF State beat the Coyotes 3-2.

Lady Gators win their first volleyball match against CSU San Bernardino since 1992

John Montoya
Sep 20, 2014
Coach Jill Muhe (left) and graduating seniors (left to right) Jazmine Williams, Melissa Horton and Jacquie Brice.

Volleyball team begins semester with a court full of young players, three veterans

John Montoya
Sep 9, 2014
Bria Morgan of the San Francisco State Gators prepares to spike back the ball during a match against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. The Gators won the match 3-2 Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Martin Bustamante / Xpress.

Volleyball loses to UCSD Tritons, ending home stand with 3-1

John Montoya
Sep 2, 2014
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