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The Hornets share a moment together during their last home tournament at The Nest Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The Hornets went 0-3 but have another chance to improve their home record on Sept. 18, as they kick off the Central Cal Challenge. (Photo courtesy of Bob Solorio / Sacramento State Athletics)

Sac State serves up a 2-1 weekend in their Beantown debut

Alex Grado, Staffer September 17, 2025
Sac State volleyball team’s first ever trip to Boston College proves successful with wins over Dartmouth and Albany.
Sophomore forward Sean Battistessa talks to the referee during the game against San Jose State University Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The Hornets lost by two goals.

A Slip in San Francisco: Hornets stumble to the finish line against the Dons

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer September 16, 2025
Men’s soccer took a hard hit in San Francisco on Monday. The Hornets only got three shots on net. The three-nil final was filled with costly mistakes and missed opportunities.
Sophomore running back Damian Henderson II celebrates in the end zone Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Henderson scored three touchdowns, as Sac State beat Mercyhurst 49-28.

No Mercy: Sac State’s ‘Go-Go’ offense explodes in home opener

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 14, 2025
Sacramento State football blows out Mercyhurst 49-28 after a high-octane second half.
Attacking down the right-hand side in a previous game against Hawaii, Sacramento State junior forward Tea Reyes’ impressive form this season continues as she gets the only goal in the away win against Cal State Northridge Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The game featured 25 shots from the Matadors to the Hornets’ 11.

Reyes spectacular: Sacramento State leaves Northridge with a win for the first time in school history

Elisha Chandra, Staffer September 13, 2025
With a resilient defensive display and a moment of magic from junior forward Tea Reyes, Sac State ends up winning a second consecutive game for the first time since the opening two games of the season. The Hornets faced 25 shots against Cal State Northridge but ultimately held up in the end to get the away win.
Sacramento State Men's Soccer huddles before their game against San Jose State University, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. They went on to fall short of a comeback in this game.

A hellacious second half leads the Hornets to victory in Stockton

Tamer Bohatch, Sports Staffer September 13, 2025
Sacramento State men’s soccer overtook the University of Pacific in a second-half flurry of offense on Thursday. The Hornets overcame a one-goal deficit, scoring two goals within a minute and thirty-six seconds.
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.
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