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Freshman guard Rubi Gray stares down Weber State Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The Hornets limited the Wildcats to a program-low 21% from the field.

Hornets declaw Wildcats in a record-breaking defensive clinic

Jack Dann, Staffer February 21, 2025
Sac State’s suffocating defense prevailed against the physical Weber State Wildcats. This was a crucial win for the Hornets’ Big Sky Conference placement.
Freshman Gur Libal returns a ball with a backhand stroke Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Libal won 6-4 against UC Davis in doubles matches.

Cross Court Chronicles: Sac State women’s tennis makes history while men’s tennis falters

Andrew A. Brown, Staffer February 20, 2025
Sacramento State Women’s Tennis have yet to drop a game, while Sacramento State Men’s Tennis went 1-1 during their home stretch following three straight road games.
Redshirt junior catcher Elie Kligman gets greeted by his team on his way back to the dugout Sunday, Feb. 16, 2024. Kligman finished the first series of the 2025 season with a .429 batting average, three hits and three RBIs.

Sac State closes season-opening series with a 19-11 barn burner

Logan Chrisp, Staffer February 20, 2025
Sacramento State baseball split a 4-game series against San Francisco Dons.
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The Hornets suffered two road losses this weekend.

Stacking Days: Sac State slips to Big Sky basement after rocky mountain road trip

Jack Dann, Staffer February 19, 2025
Sac State drops in the Big Sky Conference after a road trip to Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona.
Sophomore guard Emil Skyatta attacks his defender against Northern Colorado Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The Hornets end their homestand winless as they head back on the road next week.

Turnovers extinguish Sac State’s hot start for their seventh straight loss

Mateo Davis, Staffer February 18, 2025
Sac State leaves homestand empty-handed, losing third straight home game to Northern Arizona, dropping to 6-20 on the season.
Freshman guard Leo Ricketts squares up for a 3-pointer against Northern Colorado Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. He played a game-high 40 minutes in his career start as a Hornet.

All hands on deck: Sac State’s reserves carry the load in loss to Northern Colorado

Mateo Davis, Staffer February 15, 2025
Sac State’s young core can’t keep up with the Big Sky Conference-leading Northern Colorado Bears.
Senior infielder JP Smith is greeted by his team on his way back to the dugout Sunday, March 10, 2024. Smith hopes to have another strong season, looking to add to his career 36 home runs, the 9th most career home runs for a Hornet.

Hornet baseball returns with new faces after early WAC exit last season

Logan Chrisp, Staffer February 13, 2025
Sac State has a new roster filled with new blood as they get ready to open their 2025 season on Valentine’s Day.
Students playing basketball in the Multi-use Activity Court, the new home for recreational basketball Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. The WELL’s closure of the Gym Box limits the times students can participate in their recreational activities.

Students have difficulty adjusting to the ongoing construction at The WELL

Andrew A. Brown, Staffer February 13, 2025
The closing of The WELL’s Gym Box has left students adjusting to a limited schedule to play their favorite sports. Sacramento State President Luke Wood said in a tweet that The WELL will be the new home for the school’s basketball teams and more.
Senior pitcher Caroline Evans delivers a pitch Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Evans received Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after totaling 18 strikeouts during her two wins this weekend.

Sac State Softball dominates going 3-1 as hosts of the NorCal Kickoff

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer February 12, 2025
Sacramento State hosted the NorCal Kickoff tournament, going 3-1 to start the season.
Senior forward Jacob Holt attacks the basket against Cal Maritime Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hornets ended their most recent road trip with a loss to Idaho.

Hornets are twice baked as turnovers and fouls pile up in Idaho

Logan Chrisp, Staffer February 12, 2025
Sac State got mashed in Idaho and fouls and turnovers lead to a costly loss against the Vandals.
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