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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

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Sacramento State senior Aaron Beverly was named the Big Sky Mens Golfer of the Year for the second straight season on April 25 and won the Big Sky Tournament Sunday as both an individual and a member of the team. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Senior golfers lead the way at Sac State

Will Moon September 24, 2016

If the Sacramento State men’s golfers look confident and loose on the course this year, it is because they have been there before. With four seniors on its six-man roster, including Big Sky Conference...

Senior forward Nate Nugen fights off a Utah Valley defender at Hornet Field on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. Nugen had one assist in a 3-2 victory for the Hornets. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets stun nationally ranked Utah Valley, 3-2

Ryan Lewis September 23, 2016

Sacramento State men’s soccer held on to defeat the Utah Valley Wolverines by a final score of 3-2 to remain unbeaten at home on Thursday at Hornet Field. Going into the match, Utah Valley (6-2-0)...

Junior Christopher Clayton earned student-athlete honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for maintaining a 3.50 grade point average. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

Clayton combines curriculum, competition as captain

Brian Ingebretsen September 23, 2016

Throughout the year, student-athletes are expected and required to balance school responsibilities with their respective sports. Junior Christopher Clayton, 21, of the Sacramento State men’s tennis...

Junior Gracie Albano has finished in the top seven in the first two cross country events this season: the Aggie Open and the Speedway Dual. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Cross country captain is off to the races

Noah Alvarez September 22, 2016

One of Sacramento State’s best cross country runners is an athlete who didn’t pick up the sport until five years ago as a sophomore in high school. Gracie Albano, 20, has emerged as one of the key...

From left, Nutritional Advisor Randi McCreary, Lacrosse Club President Charles Serna and goalie Nicolas Plata-Escobar sit at the booth for their new club that brought lacrosse back. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

Students help bring new sporting clubs to campus

Noah Alvarez September 21, 2016

After piles of paperwork, countless efforts spent promoting and dozens of hours of completing miscellaneous tasks, the women's softball club and the lacrosse club were introduced as the two newest sporting...

Former Sac State softball player wins bronze in Rio Olympics

Former Sac State softball player wins bronze in Rio Olympics

Brian Ingebretsen September 20, 2016

Sacramento State alumna Andrea Becker won an Olympic medal in the 2016 Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a sport in which she has never played before. Becker, 37, worked as the United States...

Junior midfielder Amanda Mielke battles for the ball against a Saint Marys defender at Hornet Field on Sept. 18, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Saint Mary’s comeback spoils Sac State at home, 2-1

Ryan Lewis September 19, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s soccer team suffered a devastating 2-1 loss after allowing two second-half goals to the visiting Saint Mary’s Gaels at Hornet Field on Sunday. Although Sac State (2-4-2)...

Senior forward Alex Bettencourt dribbles the ball passed a San Jose State defender at Hornet Field on Sept. 18, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets undefeated at home after 3-2 conquest over visiting Spartans

Noah Alvarez September 19, 2016

A strong first half boosted the Sacramento State men’s soccer team to a 3-2 victory over San Jose State on Sunday at Hornet Field, giving them a 2-0 record at home this season. The victory — in...

Junior Shannon Boyle and sophomore Brie Gathright block a shot against the University of Nevada, Reno on Sept. 17 at Colberg Court. (Photo by Rich Merrill)

Hornets struggle as hosts of Sac State Invitational

Stephanie Beachley September 18, 2016

The Hornet women’s volleyball team dropped two out of three games over the weekend at the 14th annual Sacramento State Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Sac State (6-8) ended the tournament with...

Sacramento State junior wide receiver Isiah Hennie maneuvers away from a Western Oregon defender at Hornet Stadium on Sept. 3, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets remain winless after 14-7 loss at Weber State

Ryan Lewis September 17, 2016

Sacramento State ended up on the wrong end of a wild finish after losing to the Weber State Wildcats 14-7 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden, Utah on Saturday. The Hornet defense — which allowed 515 yards...

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