Hall of Fame
• The 1980 Sacramento State volleyball team holds the distinction of being the first Hornet program to win a national championship.
• Won the AIAW Div. III national title in a sudden death single game playoff victory over Azusa Pacific. Trailing, 11-4, the Hornets rallied to knock off the Cougars, 15-12.
• The team finished the season with a 32-4 record, and posted a 4-1 mark at the 12-team, double elimination national tournament.
• The team also became the first in Golden State Conference history to post a perfect 14-0 league record.
• Four players were named All-American that season - setter Robin Acquistapace, outside hitters Kris Jacobsen and Jonelle Johnson, and middle blocker Darlene Smartt.
Roster
Robin Acquistapace
Heidi Aufdermaur
Debbie Boothe
Marcia Collier
Ember Hansen
Kris Jacobsen
Jonelle Johnson
Pat Miller
Tracy Rinderneck
LaVerne Simmons
Darlene Smartt
Bambi Tennell
Head Coach: Debby Colberg
