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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

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Senior forward Kassidy Kellogg battles MKenna Hayes of Eastern Washington for the ball at Hornet Field on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State women’s soccer downed by Eagles, 1-0

Will Moon October 3, 2016

After battling through rainy conditions in a scoreless match, Big Sky conference-leading Eastern Washington scored a late goal to give the Sacramento State women’s soccer team its first home loss of...

Freshmen golfers, Nishtha Madan, left, and Sofie Babic, right, helped Sacramento State to fourth place at the Cougar Cup on Sept. 20. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

New country, same sport for Sac State freshmen golfers

Ryan Lewis October 3, 2016

Athletes often mention the “love of the game” as their motive for competing, but how many would pack up their bags and move to another country to continue the sport? Two student-athletes on the...

Junior Sam Scheuer runs in the lead pack of the mens 8k cross country race at the Capital Cross Challenge at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.  Scheuer set a personal best in the mens 8k at 24:55. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Scheuer, Quinones break personal records at Capital Cross Challenge

Lanea Florence October 2, 2016

The Sacramento State men’s and women’s cross country team competed in the Capital Cross Challenge at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex with mixed results on Saturday. The men’s team finished in 13th place...

Sacramento State sophomore Jaelin Ratliff grabs a 17-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Nate Ketteringham in the 4th quarter against Montana State on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Hornet Stadium. (Photo by Bob Solorio/Sac State Athletics)

Hornets win on last-minute touchdown over Montana State, 41-38

Angel Guerrero October 2, 2016

It looked as if Sacramento State and Montana State would be a defensive battle after the first quarter of football on Saturday, but two young quarterbacks had a different idea in mind at Hornet Stadium. Sac...

Sacramento State junior midfielder Jennifer Lum takes a late second-half shot on goal against  Montana sophomore defender Janessa Fowler on Sept. 30, 2016 at Hornet Field. (Photo by Rich Merrill)

Hornets late equalizer leads women’s soccer to tie against Montana

Will Moon October 1, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s soccer program remains undefeated at home after tying against the University of Montana 1-1 on Friday evening. In the team’s first Big Sky conference game on Hornet...

Seniors Madeline Cannon and Courtney Dietrich block the ball against Montana at Colberg Court on Thursday, Sept. 29. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State volleyball sweeps visiting Grizzlies, 3-0

Stephanie Beachley September 30, 2016

The Sacramento State volleyball team was all smiles on Thursday night after its 3-0 sweep against the University of Montana Grizzlies at Colberg Court. Not only does the win give the Hornets (9-8, 3-0...

Mitch Third averaged 16.7 points and 9.9 rebounds while leading Sacramento State to the 1970 NCAA Division II Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Sac State Athletics)

Basketball alumni honored in Hornet Hall of Fame, Coaches’ Circle

Brian Ingebretsen September 29, 2016

Sacramento State will induct four alumni into the school’s Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame and Coaches’ Circle on Oct. 25. Forward Mitch Third, guard Loren Leath, coach Terry Ray and the late coach...

Tyler Beardsley holds the record for fourth most career saves in Sacramento State baseball history. Beardsley helped the Cedar Rapids Kernels earn a playoff berth as a starting pitcher. (Photo by Bob Solorio/Sac State Athletics)

Sac State alumni turn baseball dreams into minor league careers

Will Moon September 27, 2016

During this year’s Major League Baseball draft in June, three Sacramento State alumni turned childhood dreams into minor league baseball careers. Pitcher Tyler Beardsley was selected by the Minnesota...

Sophomore Tanner Gueller stands in the pocket against Sacramento State on Sept. 24, 2016 at Holt Arena. (Photo by Julie Hillebrant/Idaho State Athletics)

Hornet football drops fourth straight game to Idaho State, 42-34

Ryan Lewis September 26, 2016

Sacramento State’s offense came to life in the second half of its Big Sky conference opener, but the team remains winless after falling to Idaho State 42-34 on Saturday, Sept. 24. Sac State (0-4,...

Senior forward Alex Bettencourt looks to dribble past defender Jake Rudel of Saint Marys on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Hornet Field. (Photo by Rich Merrill)

Hornets clinch Copa De Causeway in 1-1 draw against Gaels

Noah Alvarez September 25, 2016

Sacramento State men’s soccer team won the Copa De Causeway tournament after its second match of the two-day event ended in a 1-1 draw against Saint Mary’s on Saturday at Hornet Field. The Hornets...

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