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Sacramento State women’s soccer team gathers in a huddle before their game against San Jose State on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The game was freshman goalkeeper Cynthia Waller’s last appearance before the game against UC Santa Barbara on Sept. 14.

Gauchos run wild: Sac State has no answer for UC Santa Barbara’s possession dominance

Elisha Chandra, Staffer September 17, 2025
Coming off a two-game win streak, Sac State looks to keep the momentum against the Big West’s top side, UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos’ dominance in possession is too much for Sac State to handle as the Hornets face defeat for the fifth time this season.
Sophomore forward Sean Battistessa talks to the referee during the game against San Jose State University Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The Hornets lost by two goals.

A Slip in San Francisco: Hornets stumble to the finish line against the Dons

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer September 16, 2025
Men’s soccer took a hard hit in San Francisco on Monday. The Hornets only got three shots on net. The three-nil final was filled with costly mistakes and missed opportunities.
Attacking down the right-hand side in a previous game against Hawaii, Sacramento State junior forward Tea Reyes’ impressive form this season continues as she gets the only goal in the away win against Cal State Northridge Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The game featured 25 shots from the Matadors to the Hornets’ 11.

Reyes spectacular: Sacramento State leaves Northridge with a win for the first time in school history

Elisha Chandra, Staffer September 13, 2025
With a resilient defensive display and a moment of magic from junior forward Tea Reyes, Sac State ends up winning a second consecutive game for the first time since the opening two games of the season. The Hornets faced 25 shots against Cal State Northridge but ultimately held up in the end to get the away win.
Sacramento State Men's Soccer huddles before their game against San Jose State University, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. They went on to fall short of a comeback in this game.

A hellacious second half leads the Hornets to victory in Stockton

Tamer Bohatch, Sports Staffer September 13, 2025
Sacramento State men’s soccer overtook the University of Pacific in a second-half flurry of offense on Thursday. The Hornets overcame a one-goal deficit, scoring two goals within a minute and thirty-six seconds.
Senior midfielder Amjot Narang receiving a yellow card from the referee against San Jose State Sept. 7, 2025. Sac State earned seven yellow cards during the game.

A tale of two halves: Hornets fall short as tempers flare

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer September 9, 2025
Sacramento State Men’s Soccer team fell short of a late-game surge down 2 goals to San Jose State.
Sophomore midfielder Ellie Farber dribbling down the field against Northern Arizona in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets went on to eliminate the Lumberjacks on Penalty Kicks 4-3.

Hornets get stomped by top-seeded Trojans in the NCAA Tournament

Alex Wong, Staffer November 19, 2024
Sacramento State women’s soccer fell to the top-seeded USC Trojans in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sierra Sonko makes a diving save in penalty shootouts against Idaho in the Big Sky Championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets won the championship off penalty kicks 7-6 to secure the Big Sky Conference title.

Sac State’s backup goalkeeper wins historic tournament MVP recording 0 minutes

Alex Wong, Staffer November 16, 2024
Sac State women’s soccer big sky MVP played 0 minutes all tournament.
Sacramento State head coach Randy Dedini holding up the Big Sky Conference Trophy after defeating Idaho in the championship game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hornets beat the Vandals in penalty kicks, 7-6.

Hornets crowned Big Sky champions after third consecutive win in penalty kicks

Alex Wong, Staffer November 13, 2024
Sac State dethroned the defending champion Idaho Vandals in penalty kicks to win the third conference title in school history.
Sophomore forward Teysha-Ray Spinney-Kuahuia turns to intercept a pass against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Spinney-Kuahuia played 96 minutes against Montana on Friday, including all 20 minutes of overtime.

Hornets get deja vu, once again winning in penalty kicks

Rinn Lee, Copy Editor November 9, 2024
Sac State makes it through the Big Sky semifinals in a shootout win against the Montana Grizzlies.
Redshirt freshman Sierra Sonko celebrating with team after a game-winning save against Northern Arizona Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hornets move on and advance to the Big Sky Tournament semifinals.

Sac State survives nail-biter against Northern Arizona in penalty kicks

Alex Wong, Staffer November 8, 2024
Sac State women's soccer advanced to semifinals after an exhilarating, down-to-the-wire win against Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
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