Spartan Brew 4/1: Speedy Spartans

Today, the Spartans had a solid showing on the track, two football players earned scholarships, and more!

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Sydney Fields
April 01, 2024

⚔️ The Official Newsletter For San José State Athletics

What are we pouring into today’s Brew?

🎽 Solid showing on the track
🏈 Two Spartans earn scholarships
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼  Speedy Spartans. The track & field team had a solid showing at the Stanford Invitational over the weekend. Jaden Smith started things off winning the men’s 200m and placing third in the 400m. Jeremiah Walker was right behind him, finishing second in the 200m. On day two, Malachi Snow won the 110m hurdles and the 100m dash. Demaris Waters took second in the hurdles. Morgan Little took second in the 100m dash on the women’s side with a lifetime PR. Sky Hagan placed third in the women’s 100m hurdles. Ar’rieya Harper placed fourth in the triple jump. Hear from Coach Ryan after the weekend!

🔼  Back-To-Back Jacks. The Spartan softball team took down Boise State on Saturday, 6-4. The Spartans were scoreless in the fifth inning before Reina Zermeno and Ashley Rico hit back-to-back home runs! Reina’s homer scored three runs. Ahmiya Noriega had a two RBI double to take the Spartan lead in extra innings. Mia Reynolds was strong in the circle, throwing three strikeouts in four innings. They’ll be back in action on Wednesday when they host Fresno State for a doubleheader.

🔼 Fire Away. The men’s golf team finished The Goodwin at TPC Hardin Park in 13th out of 31 teams. Zubair Firdaus led the team with a 210 to finish 11th-individually. Caleb Shelter tied for 23rd at 212. The team will have a bit of a break before hosting the 77th Western Intercollegiate in Santa Cruz from April 15-17.

🔼 Earned It. Two Spartan football players earned scholarships during practice on Friday. Joe Harbert and John Norwood learned the news when they thought they’d be running a drill against each other. Check out the moment and the phone calls to their parents above!

Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate game day experience of the SJSU Spring Football game at Sparta Fest! On Saturday, April 27th at 11:30 am, come and be a part of the vibrant Spartan Club atmosphere. Indulge in a selection of delectable food while sampling an array of fine beverages from local breweries and wineries. Enjoy the best view of the game as you cheer on your Spartans. Each ticket to Sparta Fest will include a ticket to the Baseball game vs. UNLV at 2:05pm and then check out the Women's Softball game vs. UNLV at 3:00 pm.  Don't miss out on this exciting event. Get your tickets today! See you there, Spartan Nation!

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

Fifteen men’s water polo players from 2023 were named national All-Academic award winners by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. Since 2015, 48 Spartans have earned 83 ACWPC All-Academic honors. Alexey Poletaev, Bence Szabo, Connor Macmillan, Mark Kis, Manteja Bosic, and Mitchell Keightley earned outstanding honors, having a 3.71-4.0 GPA.

🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

Who has hit the most home runs on the Spartan softball team?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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📅 THIS WEEK IN SPARTAN ATHLETICS

Tuesday 4/2

⚾️ Baseball at Santa Clara @ 6:00pm

Wednesday 4/3

🏐 Beach Volleyball at Saint Mary’s @ 3:00pm
🥎 Softball vs. Fresno State @ 3:00pm | Watch
🥎 Softball vs. Fresno State @ 6:00pm | Watch

Thursday 4/4

🤸 Gymnastics vs. Southern Utah at NCAA Regional @ 2:00pm

Friday 4/5

🎽 Track & Field at Brutus Hamilton Invitational
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Colorado State @ 10:00am
⚾️ Baseball vs. San Diego State @ 6:05pm

Saturday 4/6

🎽 Track & Field at Brutus Hamilton Invitational
🥎 Softball at Nevada @ 1:00pm
⚾️ Baseball vs. San Diego State @ 2:05pm

Sunday 4/7

🎾 Women’s Tennis at Wyoming @ 9:00am
🥎 Softball at Nevada @ 12:00pm
⚾️ Baseball vs. San Diego State @ 12:05pm
🤽 Women’s Water Polo vs. USC @ 1:00pm

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Reina Zermeno

⚔️ Have a great Monday, y’all!