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Sophomore defender Jaety Mandaquit drives with the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Mandaquit has played a crucial part in Sacramento State’s defense this season and will be one of the defensive options available for Sac State going into Big Sky Conference play.

Big Sky Preview: Defending champion Hornets look to sting their way through the Big Sky conference

Elisha Chandra, Staffer September 24, 2025
Looking to repeat the successes of last season, Sacramento State women’s soccer will open conference play against Northern Colorado on Thursday. The Hornets head into the Big Sky conference looking to right the wrongs they’ve had so far, riding a two-game skid into the campaign.
Sophomore midfielder Hiroshi Yang taking his penalty kick against Saint Mary’s Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The Hornets would go on to draw their last nonconference match of the season against the Gaels by a score of 1-1.

Grit against the Gaels: Sac State overcomes a one goal deficit to force a draw

Tamer Bohatch, Staffer September 24, 2025
Sacramento State men’s soccer team steal a tie against Saint Mary’s on Friday. Led by blazing substitutes, the Hornets claw their way back to regain control of the game, overcoming a one goal deficit to secure the moral victory.
Freshman defender Aryana Martinez fights for the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. In her first season, Martinez has stepped into the spotlight due to an injury to fifth-year defender Sydney Sharts.

Two steps forward, two steps back: Hornets get stunned by Causeway rivals

Elisha Chandra, Staffer September 22, 2025
Back at Hornet Field before conference play begins, Sac State women’s soccer was hoping for a bounce back after the 2-0 defeat against UC Santa Barbara, but they again faced defeat to Causeway rivals UC Davis.
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.
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