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Sophomore Henry Lamchinniah returns with a backhand swing against UC Davis Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Lamchinniah went on to lose the singles match at first, and the Hornets lost 1-4 against the Aggies.
Sac State reloads, not rebuilds, in youth-driven title defense
Andrew A. Brown, Staffer • April 23, 2025
Sacramento State Men’s tennis prepares to defend the Big Sky Conference title in their first-round matchup against the Montana Griz in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sacramento State offensive lineman Jackson Slater stands near Amador Hall Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Slater said teams view him as a potential mid-round draft pick.
Draft Diaries: Sac State guard embraces the calm before the storm of NFL Draft night
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2025
Sac State offensive lineman met in-person with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks prior to the NFL Draft on Thursday.
New head coach Brennan Marion roams the field ahead of the annual spring game Sunday, April 13, 2025. Marion comes to Sac State after leading UNLV to an 11-3 record, earning their place as the 15th-best offense in the FBS.
Sac State’s star-studded transfer class gets ready to Go-Go at the annual spring game
Jack Dann, Staffer • April 23, 2025
New Sacramento State football head coach Brennan Marion and his incoming transfer class prepare for a pivotal Big Sky season.
Senior center fielder Tyler White’s teammates cheer for the batter after he reaches on a hit by pitch Saturday, April 19, 2025. White went 2-8 against the Lancers but had an RBI in each of the final two games of the series.
Hornets bring out the cavalry in series win against Lancers
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • April 22, 2025
Sacramento State Hornets baseball shut out California Baptist University Lancers in series opener to secure WAC lead.
Sophomore Reese Walker sets up to return the oncoming ball with a forehand motion against Grand Canyon University Saturday, April 12, 2025. The sophomore’s match went unfinished, as the Hornets acquired three straight singles wins to complete the 4-0 sweep.
Cross Court Chronicles: Quick wins, sweet sweeps
Andrew A. Brown, Staffer • April 18, 2025
Sacramento State men’s and women’s tennis logged impressive 4-0 sweeps, with a new face in the doubles window for the men’s team.
Senior center fielder Tyler White stands ready at the plate Saturday, April 12, 2025. White went 2-5 against Davis, while scoring three runs on a dagger home run in the ninth inning.
Hornets take Aggies out to pasture in revenge win against Causeway rivals
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • April 17, 2025
Sacramento State Hornet baseball out-hit and out-pitch the UC Davis Aggies in Causeway rivalry revenge victory.
Junior outfielder Lafulafu Malepeai lines up to bat against Northern Colorado Saturday, April 12, 2025. Malepeai was vital in Sacramento State’s sweep of Northern Colorado.
Taking honey from a Bear: Sac State sweeps Northern Colorado
Cynsere Kelly, Staffer • April 16, 2025
Sac State wins its home series against Northern Colorado to jump into second place in the Big Sky Conference standings.
The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI Children’s Center, Antisemitism Investigation, Sac State’s budget deficit and sports
The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI Children’s Center, Antisemitism Investigation, Sac State’s budget deficit and sports
Skylar Findlay April 15, 2025
The State Hornet Broadcast brings the latest news at Sac State, including allegations against the ASI Children’s center director, discoveries of asbestos in lecture halls, Luke Wood’s response to the announced $37 million budget deficit and sports.
Senior right fielder Ryan Christiansen crosses the plate, representing the winning run in the walk-off win Saturday, April 12, 2025. This was Sac State’s fifth walk-off victory of the season, as well as their third extra-innings win.
Hornets clip Redhawks’ wings in 11-inning showdown
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • April 15, 2025
Sac State hit a grand slam against Seattle University in walk-off win.
The men’s basketball transfer portal opened on Monday, March 24. Sac State’s new head coach Mike Bibby looks to start his tenure with an entirely new roster.
Tracking the Portal: A new era dawns on the green and gold
Mateo Davis, Staffer • April 14, 2025
A roster transformation is in the works for Sac State men’s basketball as the transfer portal acts as a gateway for Mike Bibby’s new roster.
Junior outfielder Ryan Christiansen swings through a pitch Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Christiansen was 0-2 against Davis with a ground out and a fly out before being pinch hit for.
Sac State drawn and quartered by Aggies in double-digit shutout
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • April 11, 2025
Sacramento State baseball was shutout in a double-digit loss to Causeway rivals UC Davis.
Junior pitcher Danyelle Leone throws a pitch vs Fresno State Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Her two strikeouts helped in the Hornets’ 3-2 comeback win.
Sac State brings the momentum home, dominating on the road before beating Fresno State
Cynsere Kelly, Staffer • April 11, 2025
Sac State softball gets Big Sky Conference road wins versus Portland State and a win at home vs Fresno State.
Sac State men’s basketball is moving to the Hornet Pavillion starting next season. After only two winning seasons since 1991 in The Nest.
OPINION: Breaking the habit: Sac State hopes to start anew in Hornet Pavillion
Mateo Davis, Staffer • April 10, 2025
Sac State basketball has continued to fall short in their search for a Big Sky Conference championship, but a clean slate awaits after the hiring of former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby and a departure from The Nest to Hornet Pavillion.
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Swarm Report: Hornet sports are in full spring, preview of baseball’s conference schedule, overview of men’s and women’s tennis
Mateo Davis, Logan Chrisp, and Andrew A. Brown April 9, 2025
Mateo Davis is joined by Andrew Brown and Logan Chrisp to talk about the latest in Sac State spring sports. The trio gives a rundown of golf, beach volleyball and track and field and takes a dive into tennis and baseball.
(L-R) Rick Barros III and Zach Chappell in The Nest before practice Nov. 17, 2022. The duo have played both high school and college basketball together in Sacramento.
Ballin’ since birth: Sac State basketball players aligned since day one
Nathan Uebelhoer December 13, 2022
Zach Chappell and Rick Barros III were born in the same hospital on the same day and now both play basketball for Sac State.
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Swarm Report: Sac State football falls short against UC Davis, volleyball brings home Big Sky Championship
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano, and Aaron Lofton December 6, 2024
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton return to talk about the latest in Sac State sports, discussing football’s loss against UC Davis and volleyball taking home the Big Sky Championship.
VIDEO
Managing editor Magaly Muñoz and sports staff writer Jordan Latimore sit down and talk to Samaad Hector, who left the Sacramento State men’s basketball team before the fall 2021 semester.
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