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Sac State sophomore point guard Milee Enger shoots a 3-pointer in front of Portland State sophomore guard Desirae Hansen against the Vikings on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Peter W. Stott Athletic Center. The Hornets defeated the Vikings 73-70 on the road Thursday night.

Nicholas dominates, leading Sac State women’s basketball team to win

Shaun Holkko January 23, 2020

Following a 73-70 victory at Portland State on Thursday night, the Sacramento State women’s basketball team has won back-to-back games for the first time this season.  The Hornets (5-12, 3-5 Big...

Sac State senior guard Gabi Bade prepares to go around a screen set by senior forward Kennedy Nicholas against Southern Utah on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated the Thunderbirds 87-82.

Sac State women’s basketball team earns first Big Sky home win

Shaun Holkko January 19, 2020

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team defeated Southern Utah University 87-82 at the Nest on Saturday afternoon to earn its tenth win in a row against the Thunderbirds. The Hornets (4-12, 2-5...

Sac State junior forward Ethan Esposito looks for a teammate to pass to against Northern Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated the Lumberjacks 64-57 on Thursday night.

Sac State men’s basketball team holds off Northern Arizona comeback to win

Shaun Holkko January 9, 2020

A dominant first half for the Sacramento State men’s basketball team propelled them to a 64-57 victory over Northern Arizona University on Thursday night at the Nest. With the win, the Hornets (9-4,...

Sac State senior guard Camariah King pivots against Northern Arizona junior guard Jacey Bailey versus the Lumberjacks on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Joseph C. Rolle Activity Center. The Hornets lost in double-overtime on the road 114-107 at Northern Arizona on Thursday night.

Sac State women’s basketball team lose double-overtime heartbreaker at Northern Arizona

Shaun Holkko January 9, 2020

In a fast paced, back-and-forth game, the Sacramento State women’s basketball team lost 114-107 to Northern Arizona University on the road in double-overtime on Thursday night. The Hornets (2-11,...

Sac State senior center Joshua Patton prepares to shoot a free throw against Cal Poly on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Nest. The Hornets defeated the Mustangs 57-56.

Sac State men’s basketball team survives against Cal Poly

Shaun Holkko December 18, 2019

The Sacramento State men’s basketball team was able to survive a late run from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to escape with a 57-56 victory over the Mustangs at the Nest Tuesday night. The Hornets (7-2)...

Sac State sports alumni adding a baby Hornet to their team

Brooke Uhlenhop December 16, 2019

The sky was grey and the ground was wet. Their photographer canceled because of the weather but they were still determined to have their announcement photoshoot at the place where it all started: Sac State...

Sac State junior tennis player Jenna Dorian returns a serve during practice. The women's tennis team will be getting a new locker room in Yosemite Hall 169 for the team's 11 players.

Sac State women’s tennis team starts fundraiser to pay for already purchased lockers

Shikhar Mohan December 16, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s tennis team recently generated a fundraiser on the Hornet Athletics website to bring in money for new lockers that had already been purchased. The fundraiser was created...

Sac State senior forward Chibueze Jacobs dribbles up court against Santa Clara on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Leavey Center. The Hornets were defeated by the Broncos 60-58 on Saturday afternoon.

Sac State men’s basketball team loses at Santa Clara 60-58

Michael Wiggins December 15, 2019

The Sacramento State men’s basketball team lost its second game of the season on Saturday afternoon at Santa Clara, 60-58.  Sac State (6-2) sought an unprecedented 7-1 start to the season following...

Sac State senior guard Gabi Bade defends UC Davis junior guard Mackenzie Trpcic on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at The Pavilion. The Hornets were defeated by San Francisco 87-82 on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Sac State women’s basketball team squanders 18-point lead in loss at San Francisco

Shaun Holkko, Sports editor December 14, 2019

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team concluded a five-game road trip Saturday afternoon with an 87-82 loss at the University of San Francisco. The Hornets (1-6) have not defeated the Dons...

Sac State senior guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Le'afa dribbles at practice on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Nest. Mauriohooho-Le'afa was a finalist for the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year award in the 2018-19 season.

Sac State senior guard recalls journey from NBL to NCAA

Garry Singh December 13, 2019

Growing up in New Zealand, Sacramento State senior guard Izayah Mauriohooho-Le'afa (pronounced Mo-dee-oh-ho-ho Lee-ah-fuh) always had a love for basketball. “It's in my blood, I was born and raised...

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