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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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fixed-1-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State can’t contain EWU as the Eagles soar to a late victory
Jack Dann, Staffer
• February 8, 2025
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MBB-@-Cal-014-1200x800.jpg)
Homesick: Sac State’s road woes continue against Eastern Washington
Mateo Davis, Staffer
• February 7, 2025
![Junior forward Fatoumata Jaiteh shooting a free throw Saturday, Feb. 1, 2024. Jaiteh had a game-high nine free throw attempts.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PD8A0663-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State can’t keep pace in back-and-forth affair with Montana
Jack Dann, Staffer
• February 4, 2025
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/B.edited-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State struggles to break open a stifling Montana State defense
Jack Dann, Staffer
• February 1, 2025
![(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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mbb-vs-csun-22-1200x800.jpg)
Offensive struggles stop Sac State from bouncing back against Montana State
Mateo Davis, Staffer
• February 1, 2025
![Junior guard Julian Vaughns reading the defense at Haas Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/column-lead-1200x800.jpg)
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Much-needed comeback win soured by loss in The Nest
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
• December 4, 2024
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wbb-@-ucd-20-1200x800.jpg)
Stacking Days: The return of a 3-point sniper gives Sac State’s offense life
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
• December 4, 2024
![Freshman forward Brooklyn Taylor backs down a defender against UC Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Taylor averages 4.5 points per game this season.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wbb-@-ucd-31-1200x800.jpg)
Stacking Days: Weathering the storm is key for the Hornets to get back on track
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
• November 26, 2024
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/column-lead-1-1200x800.jpg)
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Quiet week headlined by high-major loss to Cal
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
• November 26, 2024
![Senior guard EJ Neal drives past a Cal defender towards the basket Sunday Nov. 24, 2024. Neal ended with a career-high 16 points.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/berkelead-1200x800.jpg)
4 Takeaways from Sac State’s loss to Cal in whistle-heavy outing
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
• November 25, 2024
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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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fixed-1-1200x800.jpg)
Jack Dann, Staffer • February 8, 2025
![Californians gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at the Capitol to take a stand against Trump and Project 2025. Only 30 minutes into the scheduled start of the 50501 protest, the Capitol was flooded with signs and people chanting.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/embed-11-1200x900.jpg)
Jade Brown, Staffer • February 7, 2025
![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.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MBB-@-Cal-014-1200x800.jpg)
Mateo Davis, Staffer • February 7, 2025
![Multiple small and local businesses in the greater Sacramento area are hosting pop-up events in February for ‘Galentine’s’ and Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking to make plans for a date or a day with friends, we’ve got the best recommendations to celebrate romantic or platonic love. (Graphic made in Canva by Jocelyn Hill)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LEAD-Valentines-Pop-up-Events-1200x675.png)
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