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Senior right fielder Ryan Christiansen crosses the plate, representing the winning run in the walk-off win Saturday, April 12, 2025. This was Sac State’s fifth walk-off victory of the season, as well as their third extra-innings win.

Hornets clip Redhawks’ wings in 11-inning showdown

Logan Chrisp, Staffer April 15, 2025
Sac State hit a grand slam against Seattle University in walk-off win.
The men’s basketball transfer portal opened on Monday, March 24. Sac State’s new head coach Mike Bibby looks to start his tenure with an entirely new roster.

Tracking the Portal: A new era dawns on the green and gold

Mateo Davis, Staffer April 14, 2025
A roster transformation is in the works for Sac State men’s basketball as the transfer portal acts as a gateway for Mike Bibby’s new roster.
Junior outfielder Ryan Christiansen swings through a pitch Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Christiansen was 0-2 against Davis with a ground out and a fly out before being pinch hit for.

Sac State drawn and quartered by Aggies in double-digit shutout

Logan Chrisp, Staffer April 11, 2025
Sacramento State baseball was shutout in a double-digit loss to Causeway rivals UC Davis.
Junior pitcher Danyelle Leone throws a pitch vs Fresno State Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Her two strikeouts helped in the Hornets’ 3-2 comeback win.

Sac State brings the momentum home, dominating on the road before beating Fresno State

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer April 11, 2025
Sac State softball gets Big Sky Conference road wins versus Portland State and a win at home vs Fresno State.
Sac State men’s basketball is moving to the Hornet Pavillion starting next season. After only two winning seasons since 1991 in The Nest.

OPINION: Breaking the habit: Sac State hopes to start anew in Hornet Pavillion

Mateo Davis, Staffer April 10, 2025
Sac State basketball has continued to fall short in their search for a Big Sky Conference championship, but a clean slate awaits after the hiring of former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby and a departure from The Nest to Hornet Pavillion.
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Swarm Report: Hornet sports are in full spring, preview of baseball’s conference schedule, overview of men’s and women’s tennis

Mateo Davis, Logan Chrisp, and Andrew A. Brown April 9, 2025
Mateo Davis is joined by Andrew Brown and Logan Chrisp to talk about the latest in Sac State spring sports. The trio gives a rundown of golf, beach volleyball and track and field and takes a dive into tennis and baseball.
Freshman infielder Michael Perazzo crosses the plate Friday, March 7, 2025. Perazzo was the final out against Cal on Tuesday, leaving two stranded in the ninth inning.

Hornets find no relief at home after taking series loss against Texans

Logan Chrisp, Staffer April 4, 2025
Sac State loses back-to-back series against division rivals Tarleton State and neighbors Cal Bears.
Sophomore pitcher Alexa Ortiz prepares to close the third and final game of a series against Idaho State Saturday, March 29, 2025. With the Hornets leading 2-1 at the top of the sixth, Ortiz relieved senior pitcher Caroline Evans and forced two outs with a 1-2-3 double play.

Better late than never: Sac State avoids sweep against Idaho State

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer April 4, 2025
Sac State softball loses its first Big Sky Conference series 1-2 against the Idaho State Bengals.
 Senior guard Jackson Slater jumps during pro day Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater reached a 32.5” vertical, his best in the pre-draft process.

GALLERY: Sac State football shows out on pro day

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor April 2, 2025
Sacramento State had multiple players perform at Monday’s joint pro day with UC Davis and Hawaii, with NFL scouts in attendance ahead of the NFL Draft.
Sacramento State guard Jackson Slater walks around Aggie Field at UC Davis during Sac State’s pro day Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater’s composite athletic score ranks in the top 100 of NFL prospect guards since 1987.

Draft Diaries: Sac State guard polishes off pre-draft trifecta at pro day

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2025
Sacramento State guard Jackson Slater balled out at his first pro day in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams.
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