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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

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 Freshman forward Summah Hanson dribbles past her defender against Northern Arizona  Thursday Feb. 15, 2024. Hanson set Sac State’s Division I single-season freshman scoring record on Saturday against the Northern Colorado Bears.

Sac State forward sets single-season record in loss

Jahson Nahal, Staffer February 19, 2024
Sac State’s Summah Hanson set the program’s Division I single-season freshman scoring record in the Hornets’ Big Sky Conference loss to the Northern Colorado Bears.
Junior outfielder Matt Masciangelo up to bat on Friday Feb. 16, 2024 against Loyola Marymount University at John Smith Field. There’s an 87.5% chance Masciangelo was hit by a pitch in this plate appearance.

Sac State outfielder hit seven times in eight plate appearances

Joey Aguirre and Kai Arellano February 17, 2024
Sac State’s Matt Masciangelo’s seven HBPs in Friday’s doubleheader were more than any MLB player has ever had in a doubleheader.
 Redshirt sophomore guard Benthe Versteeg looks to get past her defender against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Versteeg had her third double-double of the season with 18 points and 13 assists.

Sac State chops down Lumberjacks’ eight-game win streak

Jahson Nahal, Staffer February 16, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team improved to 4-9 in the Big Sky Conference after an upset win against the first place Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Senior first baseman Caroline Evans up to bat against Cal Poly on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. In addition to first base, Evans pitched two wins this weekend against San Jose State and UC Davis.

Sac State softball finishes weekend strong despite rocky start

Rinn Lee, Staffer February 15, 2024
Sac State softball went 3-1 in the NorCal Kickoff with a little help from Lewa Day’s two three-run homers.
Sac State Mens Rugby Club gather together on the Hornet Field for a game plan late in the second half Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Hornets finished Saturdays game outscoring Long Beach, 15-14 in the second half.

Sac State men’s rugby shows a complete team game despite loss

Orlando Fuller, Staffer February 15, 2024
The Sac State men’s rugby club makes coaches proud in a tough match against Long Beach
Junior forward Zee Hamoda drives right on two Bengal defenders. Hamoda finished the game with five points, two rebounds, and two assists Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Sac State struggles on two-game road trip, extends losing streak to eight

Andrew Edwards, Staffer February 14, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets lose badly to Idaho State Bengals and put up a good fight against Weber State but fall short.
Redshirt sophomore guard Benthe Versteeg looks to pass on a drive to the basket against the Idaho State Bengals Thursday, Feb 8, 2024. Versteeg had a team-high nine assists

Sac State’s stellar defense leads to two conference wins

Adam Camarena and Jahson Nahal February 13, 2024
The Sacramento State Hornets women’s basketball team improved to 3-9 in Big Sky Conference play after wins against the Idaho State Bengals and Weber State Wildcats.
In 2016, Colin Kaepernick decided to sit down during the national anthem and later kneeled in support of the fight against police brutality, discrimination and racial inequality. His legacy serves as a powerful reminder of the intersection between sports and social change. (Graphic made in Canva by Hailey Valdivia)

OPINION: The NFL blackballed Colin Kaepernick and never apologized

Ismael Martinez Castillo, staffer February 11, 2024
As Super Bowl 58 approaches, fans have questioned the political agenda of a Taylor Swift game and have forgotten Colin Kaepernick taking a knee.
Sophomore guard Benthe Versteeg ready to inbound the ball against the Portland Vikings Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at The Nest. Versteeg played the entire game and scored 10 points for Sacramento State.

Sac State splits conference matchups in a pair of high-scoring affairs

Adam Camarena and Jahson Nahal February 8, 2024
The Sacramento State Hornets women’s basketball team got their first Big Sky Conference win of the season against the Portland State Vikings on Saturday but followed it up with a loss to the Idaho Vandals on Monday.
Freshman guard Alex Kovatchev finishes a left-handed lay-up over his defender in the paint Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Kovatchev had six points and six defensive rebounds against the Vandals.

Sac State drops two more games to extend its losing streak to six

Ryan Lorenz and Andrew Edwards February 7, 2024
Sac State men’s basketball struggles offensively in tough matchups against the Vikings and Vandals to extend their losing streak to six with a record of 2-8 in the Big Sky Conference.
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