This week in Hornet sports history: Week of 9/14
September 18, 2020
With live sports currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, sports writers for The State Hornet will be going through the archives each week to highlight some of the best performances in Sac State Athletics history.
NO LIMITS: NFL Week 1 and NBA Playoffs
Garry Singh and Mack Ervin III
September 16, 2020
On the first episode of our new sports podcast “No Limits” with Mack Ervin III and Garry Singh, the two discuss this week in professional sports, tackling week one of the NFL, the NBA playoffs and what the future holds for the Houston Rockets following the departure of head coach Mike D'Antoni. RSS...
Sac State women’s soccer donates to people affected by California fires
September 13, 2020
The Sacramento State women's soccer team donated clothes, shoes and about $200 worth of toiletries Aug. 27 to people affected by this summer’s California fires. This year wildfires in California have burned more than 3.2 million acres, over 4000 structures and 19 people have died, according to Cal ...
Sac State gymnast overcomes battle against mental health
September 10, 2020
Last season, Sacramento State gymnast Amber Koeth was one of the Hornets' most consistent gymnasts on the balance beam where she averaged 9.780 and also earned first-team all-MPSF honors on beam. Koeth didn’t show any weakness on the outside, but on the inside, she struggled with depression and s...
Big Sky Conference pushes remaining fall sports to spring 2021
August 13, 2020
Following the postponement of the Big Sky Conference's fall football competition, the conference has postponed competition for its remaining fall sports, pushing the Sacramento State volleyball, women’s soccer and men’s and women’s cross country seasons to spring 2021. The decision also postpones the non-championship segment of the men’s and women...
Big Sky Conference fall football competition postponed, pushing back Hornets’ season
August 6, 2020
The Big Sky Conference has postponed fall 2020 football competition, pushing back the Hornet football team’s season to the spring, according to Sacramento State President Robert Nelsen. 16 of the 21 Sacramento State intercollegiate sports teams are affiliates of the Big Sky Conference — however, onl...
Big West Conference postpones fall 2020 sports competition
July 29, 2020
The Big West Conference board of directors announced Wednesday that fall sports competition will be postponed through the end of the calendar year.
Sac State starting quarterback enters NCAA transfer portal
June 11, 2020
Sacramento State quarterback Kevin Thomson has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal, possibly signaling the end of his Hornets career, according to the sports network Rivals. Head coach Troy Taylor said in a statement that he wishes Thomson well for his journey beyond Sac State. “Kevin Thomson...
Sac state soccer player overcomes rare blood disorder, torn ACL
May 19, 2020
On March 8, Sacramento State soccer player Christina Lazar played her first game in over a year following her battle with a rare blood disorder and a torn ACL. Lazar grew up in Rocklin and has been playing soccer since she was in preschool. She was introduced to the sport because she wanted to co...
Sac State coaches forced to adapt recruitment efforts amid stay-at-home order
May 15, 2020
College sports coaches have been fostering new and innovative ways to recruit players amid the stay-at-home order to ensure they still have successful teams and are able to bring in the right players for their programs. The year-round recruitment process usually entails visits to the campuses, facilities...
Three people were arrested at Sacramento State last week for having active warrants for their arrests from other law enforcement agencies, and a bike and catalytic converter were stolen.
The WELL at Sacramento State planned to open for outdoor fitness by reservation Sept. 17 but is now scheduled to reopen for outdoor services Wednesday pending additional review from the Sac State President’s Office prompted by poor air quality.
Jane Elliott, known for her “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” exercise, discussed her knowledge and experience on challenging racist beliefs to Sacramento State students via Zoom Wednesday.