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Senior running back Jamar Curtis and senior running back Rodney Hammond, Jr. celebrate an early touchdown against Nevada Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Curtis and Hammond, Jr. led an improved Sac State rushing attack in a 20-17 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Sac State starving for home cooking at start of three-game homestand

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer September 12, 2025
Sacramento State looks to get its groove going at home against Mercyhurst after facing its toughest opponents on the road to start the season.
Junior libero Reese Ampi hits the ball back against Pepperdine, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. The Hornets lost 2-3. Photo by Alan Cheeseman (Sacramento State Athletics)

Hornets swarm the Beehive State and leave Utah tournament 2-1

Alex Grado, Sports Staffer September 10, 2025
Sac State volleyball got back on track with a 2-1 weekend in their Utah tournament.
Senior midfielder Amjot Narang receiving a yellow card from the referee against San Jose State Sept. 7, 2025. Sac State earned seven yellow cards during the game.

A tale of two halves: Hornets fall short as tempers flare

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer September 9, 2025
Sacramento State Men’s Soccer team fell short of a late-game surge down 2 goals to San Jose State.
Junior quarterback Cardell Williams evades Nevada defense for a scrambled first down Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Williams relieved redshirt sophomore quarterback Jaden Rashada after a head injury sidelined the starter.

Biggest Little Heartbreak: Hornets fall to Wolf Pack after a late pick six

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

As the two-minute mark approached, Sacramento State held a slim lead over Nevada with possession of the ball after turning the Wolf Pack’s drive over on downs.  Nevada burned their second timeout...

Sacramento State announced the hiring of International Boxing Hall of Famer Andre Ward as the general manager for Combat U’s boxing team, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Ward’s position was announced prior to Combat U’s amateur boxing event, Capital Punishment XII. (Photo courtesy of Andre Ward)

BREAKING: Sac State appoints Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward as Combat U boxing team general manager

Delaney Joyce, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2025
Sacramento State announced the undefeated boxing champion Andre Ward as the Combat U Boxing Team General Manager for the 2025-2026 season.
Offensive line coach Kris Richardson talks to his linemen after practice Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Sacramento State faces off against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Hornets look to be underdogs in clash against the Wolf Pack

Cynsere Kelly and Jack Dann September 4, 2025
The Hornets head to Reno to face off against Nevada on Saturday, an opportunity to bounce back and make a statement against an FBS opponent.
South Dakota State University's sophomore wideout Lofton O'Groske turns upfield for a big gain against Sac State Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. The game ended with a final score of 20-3 in favor of the Jackrabbits. (Photo courtesy of Jenn Kenyon/Sioux Falls Live)

Buzzkill in Brookings: Reloaded Sac State’s highly-anticipated debut falls flat

Jack Dann, Sports Editor August 31, 2025
Sacramento State’s opening football game Saturday falls short of lofty expectations, losing to South Dakota State 20-3.
New head coach Brennan Marion speaks in a press conference, Jan. 8, 2025. The Cal Expo stadium can house 20,000 spectators. (Photo taken by Brionna Woody, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)

BREAKING: Cal Expo board votes unanimously to enter exclusive negotiations with Sac State

Jack Dann, Sports Editor August 28, 2025
By rebuilding and renovating the horse racing track, Sacramento State and Cal Expo enter an exclusive negotiation window for building a football stadium, with plans to play Hornet football at Cal Expo in 2026.
Sacramento State’s defense dominated the final scrimmage Aug. 16, 2025. The group recorded four interceptions, two fumbles and six sacks.

The Big Sky isn’t the limit: Sac State prepares for a program-defining fall

Jack Dann, Sports Editor August 23, 2025
Sacramento State prepares for its Big Sky farewell as the Hornets set their sights towards FBS recognition.

The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports

Skylar Findlay and Jonathan Santiago May 20, 2025
The State Hornet Broadcast dives into the most recent news on campus such as the ASI election results, the revocation of international students’ visas, California Faculty Association protests, sports and more.
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