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Sacramento State junior Ian Dawkins makes contact with the ball against Penn State Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Hornets come up short in finale against Penn State, 6-1

Max Jacobs March 11, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team struggled to get on base Saturday during its 6-1 loss to Penn State at John Smith Field. The Hornets (8-6) posted 11 runs Friday against the Nittany Lions, but could...

Sacramento State women's rowing varsity eight placed  first at the Sacramento State Invitational Saturday at Lake Natoma. (Photo by Andre Newell)

Rowing team takes first in three Sac State Invitational races

Andre Newell March 11, 2017

The women’s rowing team opened its spring season at the Sacramento State Invitational Saturday morning with a first place finish in three out of the six races at Lake Natoma. The racing conditions...

Sacramento State junior left fielder Andrew McWilliam swings at a pitch against Penn State Friday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Max Jacobs)

Hornets dominate Penn State baseball team, 11-3

Max Jacobs March 11, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team entered the winning column for the first time in a week after cruising to an 11-3 win over Penn State Friday at John Smith Field. The Hornets (8-5) posted 14 hits...

Sacramento State men's tennis doubles partners Christopher Clayton, left, and Louis Chabut, right, compete against Northern Colorado during the Golden State Invite Friday at the Sac State tennis courts. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Men’s tennis team shuts out Northern Colorado in 7-0 win

Matthew Nobert March 11, 2017

The Sacramento State men’s tennis team began the first day of the Golden State Invite with a 7-0 victory Friday over Northern Colorado at the Sac State tennis courts. This Big Sky Conference matchup...

Sacramento State senior outside hitter Shannon Boyle was one of 250 indoor volleyball players who tried out for a spot on three national collegiate teams. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets try out for US Women’s National Volleyball Team

Alec Romero March 10, 2017

Sacramento State volleyball was represented on a national stage after juniors Kennedy Kurtz and Shannon Boyle competed at the U.S. Women’s National Team open tryouts from March 3-5. Kurtz and Boyle...

Sacramento State freshman Ricky Martinez swings before making contact with the ball against Penn State Thursday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Myha Sandeford)

Sac State baseball team drops series opener against Penn State, 4-2

Max Jacobs March 10, 2017

The Sacramento State baseball team returned home with a 4-2 loss to Penn State in the first matchup of a three-game series at John Smith Field Thursday night. Sac State senior pitcher Justin Dillon...

Sacramento State senior forward Nick Hornsby backs down Jacob Calloway of Southern Utah in the post Feb. 26 at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Men’s basketball team eliminated from conference tournament by Eagles 89-70

Andre Newell March 10, 2017

The Sacramento State men’s basketball team was eliminated from the Big Sky Tournament Thursday night after suffering an 89-70 loss in the quarterfinals to Eastern Washington in Reno, Nevada. This...

Sacramento State women’s tennis coach Clarisse Baca watches senior Alina Soltanici practice her backhand at the tennis courts on campus. Soltanici has been ineligible to compete for the last eight months due to an ongoing investigation. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s tennis team struggles without top seniors due to ‘ongoing investigation’

Will Moon March 9, 2017

With two months down and less than two months remaining in the spring season, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team has defied expectations, for better or for worse. Though the Hornets were projected...

Sacramento State softball team huddles up before the second game of a doubleheader against Nevada Wednesday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

Softball team shuts out Nevada in doubleheader

Noah Alvarez March 8, 2017

The Sacramento State softball team pitched a shutout in its doubleheader against Nevada for two wins Wednesday afternoon at Shea Stadium. The Hornets put together a total of three home runs, 14 hits,...

Oregon State University Deputy Athletic Director Mark Massari addresses Sacramento State students, faculty and alumni about his plans if hired as the new athletic director of the university at Terrace Suite in The WELL. (Photo by Nicole Fowler)

Sac State holds public forums in search for new athletic director

Max Jacobs March 8, 2017

The Sacramento State community was invited to The WELL to watch presentations from all four candidates for the position of athletic director during the week of Feb. 27. Students, faculty, and alumni...

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