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Sac State’s defense makes a late-game defensive stand against Weber State Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets’ defense was on the field for 85 plays.

Sac State holds on for much-needed win in front of Homecoming crowd

Andrew Edwards, Staffer October 20, 2024
Sacramento State finds its first Big Sky Conference win of the year in a dramatic Homecoming victory.
Junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver breaks free for a run in last week’s game against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Sacramento State is playing Weber State Saturday Oct. 19, 2024 in its homecoming game.

‘There’s no magic potion’: Sac State tries to avoid dropping three straight

Andrew Edwards, Staffer October 17, 2024
Sac State is trying to reel back in playoff hopes with a midseason Big Sky Conference tilt against the Weber State Wildcats
Senior midfielder Abigail Lopez dribbling the ball around a Northern Colorado defender Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The Hornets went on to draw against the Bears 1-1.

Battle between Hornets and Bears ends in draw

Alex Wong, Staffer October 17, 2024
Sac State Hornets tie with the Northern Colorado Bears 1-1 in an intense battle at Hornet Field.
Sac State senior outside hitter Bridgette Smith jumps up for the kill against senior middle blocker Kendall Robertson and opposite hitter Sophia Wadsworth of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The Hornets had 56 kills compared to the Lumberjacks’ 42.

Hornets chopped down Lumberjacks but get mauled by Bears

Kaitlyn Riley, Staffer October 16, 2024
Sac State volleyball won their first match of the week against Northern Arizona before falling against Northern Colorado despite an attempted comeback.
Sacramento State junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver powering through Eastern Washington defenders Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Tau-Tolliver ended the game with 94 rushing yards in the 35-28 loss.

Sac State devoured by Eagles’ ground attack

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor October 13, 2024
Sac State football lost their second consecutive Big Sky Conference game against the Eastern Washington Eagles to fall to a 2-4 record.
Sacramento State’s defense wrapping up a tackle in their home opener against Nicholls Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hornets play their second home game of the season Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 against Eastern Washington.

Hornets look to add to Eagles’ losing streak as they get back on track

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor October 11, 2024
After a frustrating loss against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, Sacramento State Hornet football attempts to get back on track in Big Sky conference play this week as they prepare to host the Eastern Washington Eagles at home.
Senior midfielder Abigail Lopez, redshirt senior defender Sydney Sharts and sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia celebrate after a goal against Weber State Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Sac State has outscored their opponents at home 12-3.

Hornets have been home-cooking to start conference play

Alex Wong, Staffer October 10, 2024
Sac State defeats Idaho State Bengals and Weber State Wildcats in their first two home games of Big Sky Conference play
Sac State senior midfielder Axel Ramirez shifting away from his defender against UC Riverside Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Ramirez had an assist to give the Hornets an early lead.

Sac State split results to start Big West conference play

Jose Diaz, Staffer October 8, 2024
Sac State lost a game on the road to Cal State Bakersfield, but scraped a win against UC Riverside
Junior long snapper AJ Campos poses for a picture next to special teams coordinator Jeremy LaPan Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Campos has been perfect on all snaps to start the 2024 campaign.

‘He’s kind of an unsung hero’: Sac State long snapper reflects on his roots

Andrew Edwards, Staffer October 8, 2024
Sac State’s AJ Campos never wanted to be a long snapper, but when it fell into his lap he wasn’t going to squander the opportunity.
Senior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann and sophomore middle blocker Karlie Spohn go up for the block against Portland State Friday, Oct.4, 2024. The Hornets frontline came to defend, at one point blocking the Vikings in three consecutive kill attempts.

Hornets bring out their brooms for the fifth time this season

Kaitlyn Riley, Staffer October 7, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets volleyball defeated the Portland State Vikings in a clean sweep.
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