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Junior defender Nick Strangio dribbles up the pitch at home against CSU Bakersfield, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The Hornets would fall to the Roadrunners by a score of 1-0.

Hornets escape the Matadors’ cape to force a late game draw

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer October 9, 2025
Sacramento State men’s soccer team battled back down two goals against CSU Northridge on Wednesday. Scoring two goals in the second half, the Hornets would go on to draw the match by a score of 2-2.
Senior Sam Adams II, sophomore Damian Henderson II and senior Rodney Hammond, Jr who all embrace after a running back pass touchdown from Hammond, Jr to Adams II against Cal Poly Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The trio, Sacramento State’s three-headed monster at the running back position, helped contribute 230 rushing yards in a loss versus Cal Poly.

Sac State sets sights high against Weber State after a bye week

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Staffer October 9, 2025
Sacramento State football looks to start their second leg of the season strong as they travel to face Weber State in Utah on Saturday.
Embraced by her teammates, freshman defender Aryana Martinez gets her first goal with the Hornets against Eastern Washington Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Stepping up due to injuries, Martinez has been vital for the Hornets this season.

Did you hear that? Hornets set off explosion with five-goal blowout

Elisha Chandra, Staffer October 8, 2025
Sitting in the middle of the Big Sky Conference table, the Hornets looked to separate themselves from the rest of the pack against Eastern Washington. The performance from the Hornets in the second half saw five different Hornets put the ball in the back of the net and earn the team all three points.
Victoria Marthaler goes up to attack the ball against Weber State Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The win against the Wildcats was the first of their two conference wins.

Victoria Marthaler’s career night lifts the Hornets over Portland State

Alex Grado, Sports Staffer October 7, 2025
The Hornets improved their Big Sky Conference record to 2-1 behind Victoria Marthaler’s standout performance.
Sophomore midfielder Vincent Padilla battles for a loose ball at home against CSU Fullerton Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Sac State’s offensive struggles continued, as they lost the match by a score of 2-1.

Shortcomings in Sacramento: Hornets fall short despite last ditch effort

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer October 6, 2025
Sacramento State men’s soccer lost in a close match against CSU Fullerton Saturday. The Hornets’ last ditch effort to mount a comeback fell short by a score of 1-2.
Sophomore midfielder Jaety Mandaquit fends off forward Karli Yoshida-Williams in the 2-0 defeat to Idaho Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Mandaquit has been a vital piece for Sacramento State in midfield, where she sits as an anchor in front of the Hornet defense.

Revenge tastes sour: Sac State falls to the ruthless Vandals in second half

Elisha Chandra, Staffer October 4, 2025
Looking to keep their Big Sky campaign on a high, Sacramento State women’s soccer meets familiar foes Idaho at Hornet Field Thursday. The Vandals’ two second-half goals were enough to get them past the Hornets.
Junior safety Koa Akui celebrates his interception in Sac State’s loss to Nevada Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Akui has a total of 3 interceptions this season.

Big Island to Big Sky: Koa Akui starts the season with a bang

Ava Fitzgerald, Sports Staffer October 2, 2025
Sacramento State junior safety Koa Akui is making a name for himself this football season. After coming off a season-ending injury last year, the junior is motivated to gain back what he lost.
Junior forward Donovan Sessoms possesses the ball at home Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 against CSU Bakersfield. Sac State struggled offensively, losing the match by a score of 1-0.

Beep! Beep! Roadrunners lap the Hornets on home turf

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer October 2, 2025
Sacramento State men’s soccer’s Big West Conference opener ended in defeat against CSU Bakersfield. The Hornets could not overcome the sustained pressure the Roadrunners brought to Sacramento.
Junior forward Lexi Schroeder is embraced by her teammates after her goal saved the Hornets from defeat against Big Sky conference opponents Northern Arizona Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Schroeder has been an integral piece of the Sacramento State women’s soccer attack squad.

Hornets split the wood with Lumberjacks after late equalizer

Elisha Chandra, Staffer October 1, 2025
After starting off the Big Sky conference with a late winner against Northern Colorado, the Hornets women’s soccer looked to cause the same heartbreak but this time to Northern Arizona. With the score at 1-1 in the closing minutes, a late penalty shout in favor of the Hornets was waved off, resulting in a draw against the Lumberjacks.
Weber State players attempt to block a shot from Sophomore outside hitter Victoria Marthaler Sept. 28, 2025. Sac State swept the Wildcats 3-0, with Marthaler leading the way with 18 kills.

Sac State splits first two Big Sky matchups in hard fought battles

Alex Grado, Staffer October 1, 2025
Sac State shows resilience going 1-1 in their first two conference games vs. Montana and Weber State.
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