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Senior forward Jaydia Martin surveils the Eagles defense Thursday, Feb. 6, 2024. Martin scored 12 points, hitting four threes in the first half.

Sac State can’t contain EWU as the Eagles soar to a late victory

Jack Dann, Staffer February 8, 2025
Sac State kept the game close until the fourth quarter when Eastern Washington University exploded for 26 to sink the Hornets to depths of the Big Sky Conference.
Senior guard EJ Neal sets up the Hornet offense against the University of California, Berkeley Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal leads the Hornets in steals in his final season at Sac State and was a defensive anchor in their most recent game against Eastern Washington University.

Homesick: Sac State’s road woes continue against Eastern Washington

Mateo Davis, Staffer February 7, 2025
Sac State drops fourth in a row to Eastern Washington, despite late game comeback.
Junior forward Fatoumata Jaiteh shooting a free throw Saturday, Feb. 1, 2024. Jaiteh had a game-high nine free throw attempts.

Sac State can’t keep pace in back-and-forth affair with Montana

Jack Dann, Staffer February 4, 2025
Sacramento State went cold out of halftime, and the Montana Lady Griz responded with their best quarter, scoring seven uncontested to open the half.
Sacramento State redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg dribbles past two Bobcat defenders Thursday, Jan. 30, 2024. Versteeg was the main playmaker, scoring eight and dishing out five assists.

Sac State struggles to break open a stifling Montana State defense

Jack Dann, Staffer February 1, 2025
Sac State struggled to break open a stifling Montana State defense, and could only hold back the barrage of 3-three point shots for so long.
(L-R) Sophomore guard Alex Kovatchev and junior forward Jalen Pitre rally around their teammates against Cal State Northridge Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Hornets are 6-15 on the season after losing their most recent matchup against Montana State.

Offensive struggles stop Sac State from bouncing back against Montana State

Mateo Davis, Staffer February 1, 2025
Sacramento State men’s basketball fell to the Montana State Bobcats for their eighth road loss of the season. 
Junior guard Julian Vaughns reading the defense at Haas Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Much-needed comeback win soured by loss in The Nest

Andrew Edwards, Staffer December 4, 2024
Sacramento State basketball went 1-1 on the week and snapped a four-game losing streak on the road over Air Force, before a reprehensible loss in The Nest.
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against University of California, Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The Hornets are 5-3 on the season after a blowout win in their recent matchup.

Stacking Days: The return of a 3-point sniper gives Sac State’s offense life

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor December 4, 2024
The Sacramento State Hornets split a pair of matchups in the FIU tournament in Miami with the return of senior forward Katie Peneueta.
Freshman forward Brooklyn Taylor backs down a defender against UC Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Taylor averages 4.5 points per game this season.

Stacking Days: Weathering the storm is key for the Hornets to get back on track

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor November 26, 2024
Sacramento State needs to lean on the fountain of youth after their loss to the UC Davis Aggies dropped them to 4-2.
Senior guard EJ Neal drives by a defender en route to the basket against Cal Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal is the Hornets’ third-leading scorer on the season as a transfer from Idaho.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Quiet week headlined by high-major loss to Cal

Andrew Edwards, Staffer November 26, 2024
Sacramento State has seen inconsistency in the wake of its four-game losing streak but will have two good opportunities to get back in the win column this week.
Senior guard EJ Neal drives past a Cal defender towards the basket Sunday Nov. 24, 2024. Neal ended with a career-high 16 points.

4 Takeaways from Sac State’s loss to Cal in whistle-heavy outing

Andrew Edwards, Staffer November 25, 2024
Sacramento State dropped its first of two road games to the California Golden Bears on Sunday and fell to 0-4 against Division I teams.
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