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Student news without fear or favor

Volleyball

Swarm Report Feb. 26: men’s tennis team and women’s volleyball team lose nail biters

Swarm Report Feb. 26: men’s tennis team and women’s volleyball team lose nail biters

Brandon Bailey February 27, 2021
Sac State women’s volleyball lost to Weber State in dramatic fashion, and men’s tennis suffered its fourth loss in five matches.

Photo Caption: McKenna Smith sets up for an attack during the home opening Sac State volleyball game Jan. 31, 2021 at the Nest. Volleyball teams, including Sac States, are allowed to test for COVID-19 only once per week if masks are worn during practice and competition.

Why Sac State volleyball team wears masks and the basketball teams don’t

Alec Ramey February 26, 2021
If you’ve turned into Pluto TV to watch Sac State sports this year, you may have noticed that the basketball teams play maskless, while the volleyball team continues to wear masks during its competitions. Here’s why:
What to watch for this week in Hornet Sports. The baseball team faces Tarleton State in hope of bouncing back from last week’s loss, and the women’s volleyball team hopes to stay undefeated on its homecourt against Portland State.
Graphic by Max Connor

Weekly Preview: 5 must watch games for Hornets fans to view this week

Giana Seltzer February 24, 2021
A new week means a new slate of Sac State sports games. Read the five Sac State games to watch out for this week.
Karlee Soderberg (center), hitter for Sac State Volleyball, breaks with her team for the opening home game against Idaho State at the Nest at Sac State Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. The Hornets lost in back-to-back matches against the University of Northern Colorado in six straight sets on Feb. 7 and 8 at Bank of Colorado arena.

Sac State volleyball dominated by Northern Colorado in back-to-back losses

John Cabales February 9, 2021
The Sacramento State volleyball team, who were on a three-match winning streak, lost to the University of Northern Colorado twice in a row.
The women sprinters pose for a photo at the Sac State track and field Halloween costume contest at the Hornet Stadium Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. They won first place out of five teams in the costume contest.

Sac State celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Allisyn Mayhew and Sara Nevis February 3, 2021

Sacramento State is recognizing its female student-athletes today for the 35th National Girls & Women in Sports Day, which acknowledges the accomplishments and inequality of women in sports.  Although...

Sacramento State volleyball team wins second home match against Idaho State

Sara Nevis, Multimedia Editor January 31, 2021

Sacramento State volleyball won 3-0 in their second home match against Idaho State on Sunday at the Nest. Junior setter Ashtin Olin led the team in assists with 24 and freshman outside hitter Bridgette...

Sac State senior outside hitter Macey Hayden performing a block against Idaho State during the second set of the opening home game against Idaho State at the Nest at Sac State Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Hayden had 10 digs to go along with six points in the match.

Freshman hitters lead Sac State volleyball to victory in home opener

Alec Ramey January 31, 2021
The Sacramento State volleyball team defeated Idaho State University in their season opener at the Nest on Saturday night. The Hornets improve to 2-1 on the season.
Sacramento State’s Samaad Hector (0) goes up strong to make the layup during the second half in the conference opener in the game against the University of Idaho at The Nest at Sac State Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Hector said the schedule changes up the competitive ante on the court.

Sac State athletes react to Big Sky Conference 2020-21 schedule changes

Katerina Graziosi December 16, 2020
The Big Sky Conference released adjusted schedules for winter and spring sports including men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and women’s soccer for the 2020-21 season. Sacramento State athletes are adjusting to the changes made to minimize travel and risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Summer Menke runs through a play and passes the ball to the wing during the women’s basketball team practice at The Nest at Sacramento State Oct. 27, 2020. Student athletes will be required to get tested for COVID-19 three times a week once their seasons begin.

Athletes required to test for COVID-19 three times a week

Allisyn Mayhew November 24, 2020
Sacramento State Athletics has released new health and safety guidelines that will require athletes to get tested for COVID-19 three times a week once games begin.
Senior outside hitter Macey Hayden spikes the ball over the net during the Sac State volleyball team practice at Yosemite Hall at Sacramento State Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. All participants are required to wear a mask while at practice.

Sac State volleyball practicing indoors ahead of scheduled spring season

Gavin Rock November 6, 2020
Players are required to wear masks during practice, as mandated by a combination of school, county and NCAA safety guidelines.
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