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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Soccer

Women’s Homeless World Cup winners holding up their trophy in 2015. The tournament will be held at Hornet Stadium for its 20th anniversary in July.

‘People just need a chance’: Street soccer tournament featuring unhoused players comes to Sacramento

Dominique Williams February 9, 2023
During the tournament, Sac State will house 500 players who have experienced homelessness from more than 50 nations:
Junior forward Austin Wehner during the men’s soccer practice at Hornet Field on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Wehner transferred from San Diego State to Sacramento State after three seasons with the Aztecs men’s soccer team.

From newcomer to captain: Sac State men’s soccer forward makes immediate impact

Hugo Quintanilla December 6, 2022
In his first season Wehner played 1,358 minutes in his first season, scoring four goals with three assists.
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Buzzin’ Dozen – Edition 1

State Hornet sports staff November 3, 2022
The State Hornet sports staff rank the top dozen athletes on campus.
Sac State junior forward Austin Wehner passes the ball before a UC Irvine defender can get to him on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at Bren Events Center. The Hornets were eliminated from the Big West tournament after suffering a 2-0 loss on the road to the Anteaters.

Sac State men’s soccer season ends after 2-0 loss to UC Irvine

Hugo Quintanilla , Men's Soccer Beat Writer November 3, 2022
Sac State men’s soccer gets shutout in the first round of the Big West tournament after a loss against UC Irvine and are eliminated:
Junior defender Jaime Robles poses for a portrait during the men’s soccer practice at the Hornet field on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2022. Robles, a 6’3” junior from Fremont, California, joined Sacramento State men’s soccer in 2019.

Decision Time: Sac State men’s soccer captain still determining his future

Hugo Quintanilla , Men's Soccer Beat Writer November 1, 2022
‘Having his dream of making it pro – is something I want to accomplish’
Head coach Randy Dedini speaks to his team in a huddle during practice on Friday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Hornet Soccer Field. The Hornets are set to open up Big Sky play in a road matchup against Weber State on Wednesday.

Women’s soccer coach uses teaching ability to lead team to playoffs

Nathan Uebelhoer November 1, 2022
Coach Randy Dedini treats his players like a family– which is key to his success
LEAD: Junior midfielder Cody Sundquist runs back on defense trying to recover the ball from University of California, Davis’ junior defender Sean Bilter at Hornet Field on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. The Hornets fell to the Aggies 2-1 at home.

Down goes Sac State men’s soccer after a 2-1 loss to UC Davis

Hugo Quintanilla, Men's Soccer Beat Writer October 30, 2022
Sac State men’s soccer moves down in Big West standings after their loss to UC Davis.
(FILE) Sacramento State sophomore midfielder Ali Sasankhah recovers the ball from University of California, Riverside senior midfielder Issa Badawiya at Hornet Field on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2022. The Hornets came back to win the game 2-1 after the Highlanders took an early lead.

Last minute sting gives Sac State men’s soccer 1-0 win over Fullerton

Hugo Quintanilla, Men's Soccer Beat Writer October 23, 2022
Sac State men’s soccer moved to 6th in the Big West standings, making a run for the Big West Conference playoffs.
Sacramento State junior defender Genaro Alfaro defends Cal Poly’s sophomore forward Ocean Salari at Alex G. Spanos stadium Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Alfaro scored off a freekick in the Hornets 4-0 win over the Mustangs.

Sac State men’s soccer stings Cal Poly in a 4-0 win

Hugo Quintanilla October 21, 2022
Sac State men’s soccer moved up to 7th in the BIg West standing, one place from a playoff spot.
(FILE) Hornet senior defender Darian Louthan chases a ball on the sideline at Hornet Field against Montana Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Louthan has 13 starts in 17 games played this season.

Clinched! Sac State women’s soccer lands spot in Big Sky playoffs

Nathan Uebelhoer October 16, 2022
The Hornets' comeback puts them in the Big Sky playoffs with one game to spare:
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