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Sophomore guard Lina Falk spots up a shot at the top of the arc in a game against UC San Diego Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Falk is averaging the most points on the team during the 2024-25 season, with 14.7 points per game.
Stacking Days: Sac State’s new-look offense paves the way to unbeaten start
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor • November 12, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team opens the season with three straight wins before facing off with Big West Conference opponents.
Sacramento State sophomore guard Lina Falk sizes up her opponent, the Lincoln Oaklanders Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Falk scored a career-high 18 points in the win.
Sac State cruises to the finish line in a blowout win over Lincoln
Mateo Davis, Staffer • November 11, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team dominated against the Lincoln Oaklanders to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Senior guard EJ Neal passing to a teammate Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Sacramento State’s win over Cal Maritime. Neal finished with five assists.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Sac State returns under new regime
Andrew Edwards, Staffer • November 11, 2024
Sacramento State men’s basketball got the Michael Czepil-era off and running with a pair of games against Cal Maritime and Fresno State.
Sacramento State redshirt freshman receiver Danny Scudero running after the catch against Montana State Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Bobcats beat the Hornets 49-7 on Saturday.
Bobcats run the Hornets to shreds
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • November 10, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets lost 49-7 in humiliating fashion as the Montana State Bobcats ran all over the field.
Sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia turns to intercept a pass against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Spinney-Kuahuia played 96 minutes against Montana on Friday, including all 20 minutes of overtime.
Hornets get deja vu, once again winning in penalty kicks
Rinn Lee, Copy Editor • November 9, 2024
Sac State makes it through the Big Sky semifinals in a shootout win against the Montana Grizzlies.
Sacramento State sophomore forward Alex Kovatchev attempts a shot in the paint in Sac State’s loss to Fresno State Friday Nov. 8, 2024. Kovatchev had a team-high seven rebounds.
Shaky stretch dampens Sac State’s upset hopes
Andrew Edwards, Staffer • November 9, 2024
Sacramento State Men’s Basketball fell on the road to Fresno State in the second game of the season after a second-half run propelled the Bulldogs to a win.
Sacramento State’s redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg sizes up her matchup against the UC San Diego Tritons Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Versteeg led the team in assists at seven before fouling out.
Sac State claws out win in a foul-plagued game
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor • November 9, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team squeaked out a win against the UC San Diego Tritons in a foul-ridden match.
Sacramento State junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver against Montana State in a 30-42 loss at home Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Hornets travel to Bozeman, Montana this Saturday looking for their second conference game win of the season.
Sac State’s nightmare season continues as they travel into the Bobcats’ den
Ryan Lorenz, Staffer • November 8, 2024
Sacramento State football 2024 season has involved injuries and second-half blunders, but the team remains united headed into their final few games, starting with Montana State.
Redshirt freshman Sierra Sonko celebrating with team after a game-winning save against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets move on and advance to the Big Sky Tournament semifinals.
Sac State survives nail-biter against Northern Arizona in penalty kicks
Alex Wong, Staffer • November 8, 2024
Sac State women's soccer advanced to semifinals after an exhilarating, down-to-the-wire win against Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
Sophomore guard Alex Kovatchev drives past a Cal Maritime defender Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Kovatchev scored 8 of his 13 points in the second half.
First-time head coach finds inaugural win in an offensive barrage
Andrew Edwards, Staffer • November 7, 2024
Michael Czepil found his first win as the Sacramento State men’s basketball head coach in a 100-point outing over Cal Maritime.
Sacramento State volleyball in a huddle during their match against the Idaho Vandals Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 in The Nest. The Hornets swept the Vandals 3-0 and led in every statistical category.
Sac State gets back on track with two wins at home
Kaitlyn Riley, Staffer • November 6, 2024
Sacramento State volleyball won against Idaho in a clean sweep and against Eastern Washington in a hard fought battle.
Sac State goalkeeper Edgar China stands on Hornet Field after practice Wednesday,  Sept. 18, 2024. China has the opportunity to play on the same field as his late brother.
Sac State goalkeeper continues family legacy
Alejandro Barron, Staffer • November 6, 2024
Former Galt High School soccer star and current Sac State goalkeeper honors his family.
Sacramento State freshman forward Noemi Arvai looks for space to score in the post during the season-opener Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. The Hornets had 32 bench points in their 27-point victory against the Jessup Warriors.
Sac State leaves no doubt in season-opening 27-point thrashing of Jessup
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor • November 5, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team beats the Jessup Warriors 78-51 in their season-opener.
Sacramento State celebrates a goal against Northern Colorado Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw with the Bears 1-1.
Hornets fly north to take on the Big Sky Tournament
Alex Wong, Staffer • November 5, 2024
Sac State women’s soccer is heading to Montana to face Northern Arizona University in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament.
(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.
Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka
Swarm Report: Sac State women’s soccer’s prospect in Big Sky Tournament, Hornet football needs rebound in conference, preview of men’s and women’s basketball
Kai Arellano, Mateo Davis, and Adam Camarena November 1, 2024
Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano are joined by Adam Camarena to talk about the remaining weeks of Sac State’s fall sports and their postseason hopes. The trio also gives a preview of the upcoming seasons for men’s and women’s basketball.
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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