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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Sacramento State true-sophomore quarterback Nate Ketteringham is sacked by North Dakota defensive lineman Nick Schmitz on Oct. 8 at Hornet Stadium. Ketteringham finished the season completing 165 of his 328 passing attempts for 1,977 yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Young roster suffers another 2-9 football season

Ryan Lewis December 7, 2016

Although finishing with 2-9 records in consecutive seasons, the Sacramento State football team significantly increased its offensive production and total points in 2016 from the previous season. However,...

Womens golf team finishes first half of season on top

Women’s golf team finishes first half of season on top

Ryan Lewis December 6, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s golf team closed its final tournament of 2016 with a first-place team finish in Hawaii on Nov. 3. The Hornets have competed in four tournaments through the first half...

Sacramento State sophomore midblocker Brie Gathright spikes the ball against Northern Arizona at Colberg Court on Oct. 27. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Volleyball team achieves 20-win total for second straight season

Ryan Lewis December 1, 2016

The Sacramento State volleyball season came to a close earlier than anticipated after losing in the second round of the Big Sky Tournament in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Sac State (20-12, 13-3 Big Sky)...

Sacramento State sophomore tight end John McGill leaps for the ball between two UC Davis defenders at Aggie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets fall to UC Davis in Causeway Classic 48-30

Ryan Lewis November 20, 2016

Sacramento State was unable to string together consistent offensive drives and fell to UC Davis in its final regular-season game in the 63rd annual Causeway Classic at Aggie Stadium, 48-30. Cross-town...

Sacramento State senior setter Kennedy Kurtz sets the ball for a teammate against Portland State Nov. 5 at Colberg Court.

Sac State setter assists women’s volleyball team to success

Ryan Lewis November 9, 2016

The Sacramento State women’s volleyball team not only has a player ranked fifth in the nation in assists, but a junior the team can count on to take the lead. Sac State junior setter Kennedy Kurtz...

Sacramento State outside hitter Shannon Boyle spikes the ball against Portland State Nov. 5, 2016 at Colberg Court.

Hornets defeat Portland State 3-1, continue six-game volleyball winning streak

Ryan Lewis November 6, 2016

Sacramento State defeated Portland State 3-1 on Saturday, and the women’s volleyball team is riding a six-game winning streak with two games remaining before the Big Sky Tournament. After winning...

Sacramento State  head coach Inoke Waqavesi guides the womens rugby club during drills next to Hornet Field on Oct. 20. The club has made a return to competing at the Division II level. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s rugby club readies for Division II competition

Ryan Lewis October 31, 2016

Sacramento State women’s rugby has successfully made a return to Division II competition and are on a mission to show that the sporting club is here to stay. Former club President Kristina Johnson...

Sacramento State sophomore middle blocker Brie Gathright blocks Sophie Miller of Eastern Washington at Colberg Court on Saturday, Oct. 22. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Women’s volleyball team prepares for postseason push

Ryan Lewis October 27, 2016

Sacramento State women’s volleyball is currently in the midst of a four-game homestand, but the team is also battling for a spot in the Big Sky Tournament as well. The Hornets (13-11, 7-3 Big Sky)...

Former Sacramento State students Morgan Ragan and Dave Mason put their love for sports into a podcast called The Deuce and Mo Podcast. Their podcast passed the 100-episode milestone on Sept. 13. (Photo courtesy of Morgan Ragan)

Sac State alumni adapt from sports radio to podcasts

Ryan Lewis October 24, 2016

Dave Mason and Morgan Ragan were once students attending Sacramento State with dreams of pursuing a career in sports journalism — now they’re putting those aspirations to work. Mason and Ragan currently...

Former Sacramento State linebacker Todd Davis kisses the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. (Photo courtesy of Todd Davis)

‘I was meant to be here’: Former Hornet embraces football

Ryan Lewis October 19, 2016

From undrafted rookie linebacker out of Sacramento State to jokingly complaining about his overall rating in the newest Madden football video game, it's safe to say Todd Davis has enjoyed his football...

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