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Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg looks up at the scoreboard on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists to tie her own program record against Northern Arizona on Sunday.

Sac State can’t keep Northern Arizona off the glass to end their Starch Madness run

Jack Dann, Staffer March 10, 2025
A Big Sky Conference showdown ends in heartbreak for Sac State, falling to Northern Arizona’s high octane offense.
Sophomore guard Michael Wilson takes a contested jump shot against Weber State Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Hornets fell to Weber State in the Big Sky Conference tournament, ending their season.

Weber State leaves Sac State starch-struck in first round loss

Mateo Davis, Staffer March 10, 2025
Sacramento State wraps up their chaotic season with a 70-83 loss to Weber State in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
Senior forward Jaydia Martin lines up a three Saturday, March 8, 2025. Martin had a game-high 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Wings Clipped: Sac State topples Eastern Washington with second-half heroics

Jack Dann, Staffer March 8, 2025
In a Big Sky Conference tournament shocker, Sac State upsets Eastern Washington in a thriller during Starch Madness.
Freshman guard Lachlan Brewer gets inside for a basket against Weber State Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Sac State is matched up against Weber State for the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.

Break out the dirty laundry: Starch Madness has arrived

Mateo Davis, Staffer March 7, 2025
After splitting their season series, Sac State faces Weber State one more time for all the marbles in Starch Madness, the Big Sky Conference tournament.
Senior forwards Jaydia Martin and Katie Peneueta ahead of senior night Monday, March 3, 2025. The pair combined for 17 points in their final game at The Nest.

Reunited at last: Sac State’s star seniors are ready for one last tournament run

Jack Dann, Staffer March 7, 2025
Sac State seniors and childhood friends reunite in the final season to make one last push for a Big Sky title.
The team celebrates after a 2-run home run by freshman Alexa Carino against UC Davis Thursday, Feb. 26, 2025. The homerun sealed a 6-5 comeback win.

Sac State’s offense flipped hot to cold in a flurry of games

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer March 6, 2025
Sacramento State goes 4-3 in a 7-game frenzy, capping off with a win against Causeway rival UC Davis.
Freshman guard Leo Ricketts and senior guard EJ Neal dive for a loose ball in their match against Montana State Monday, March 1, 2025. Sac State lost their season finale 56-59 to Portland State.

Hornets drop season finale as Vikings send them to Valhalla

Mateo Davis, Staffer March 5, 2025
The Sacramento State Hornets end season on a four game skid, dropping their 24th loss of the season to Portland State in their season finale.
Senior forward Jaydia Martin prepares to attack the Portland State defense Monday, March 3, 2025. Martin scored 11 points and recorded six rebounds.

Sac State leaves Portland State norse for wear in The Nest’s finale

Jack Dann, Staffer March 5, 2025
Sacramento State finishes the Big Sky Conference season with a win over Portland State, securing a tournament date with Eastern Washington in Starch Madness.
Sac State assistant men’s basketball coach Zach Chappell prepares for gametime Thursday, Feb. 13 2025. Chappell is in his first season as a college basketball coach.

Returning Sac State basketball star determined to give back to his hometown

Mateo Davis, Staffer March 4, 2025
Sacramento native and former Sac State basketball star has his sights set on growing the community he grew up in.
Senior forward Jacob Holt guards his opponent away from the basket against Montana State Saturday, March 1, 2025. Holt led the Hornets in scoring for the twentieth time this season.

Sac State’s defense nowhere to be found amid Bobcat barrage

Mateo Davis, Staffer March 2, 2025
The Sacramento State Hornets’ final matchup at the Nest goes awry as Montana State blows them out with long-range attack.
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