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The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Volleyball

(FILE) Sac State junior middle blocker Kalani Hayes and junior outside hitter Caitlin Volkmann attempting to double block a ball at the net Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, against Idaho at The Nest. The Hornets ended their season with an even record of 15-15.

Hornets eliminated from the Big Sky tournament by Northern Colorado

Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer November 28, 2022
The Hornets were unable to overcome the Bears and move to the championship, eliminating them from the Big Sky tournament and ending their season
(FILE) The Sac State women’s volleyball team gathers for a quick huddle during their game against the Montana Grizzlies on Thursday Oct. 6, 2022, at The Nest. The Hornets continue in the Big Sky tournament on Friday against University of Northern Colorado.

Hornets defeat Montana Grizzlies 3-1 in playoff quarterfinals

Myla Booth November 24, 2022
The Hornets move to the next round of the Big Sky tournament, eliminating the University of Montana Grizzlies
Sac State volleyball players huddle before going into their next set against Idaho State on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at The Nest. The Hornets are now 14-14 overall and 10-6 in the Big Sky play heading into the Big Sky tournament.

Sac State volleyball falls 3-2 at home against Portland State in the regular season finale

Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer November 21, 2022
The Hornets were unable to improve their place in the place in the standingss in the Big Sky, losing to the second place Portland State Vikings
Bridgette Smith poses for a portrait before womens volleyball practice at The Nest on November 1, 2022. After being named second team all-conference as a freshman, Smith was named first team all-Big Sky conference in 2021 as a sophomore.

‘I’m an undersized hitter’: Bridgette Smith leaves her impact on the court

Arely Duran November 18, 2022
Sac state volleyball player refuses to limit herself
Sac State volleyball players celebrate immediately after scoring against Idaho on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at The Nest. The Hornets are now 10-5 in the Big Sky conference play after winning 3-1 against the Vandals.

RECAP: Sac State volleyball dominates both Eastern Washington and University of Idaho at home

Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer November 13, 2022
The Hornets are currently 14-13 overall after two home wins
[FILE] Sacramento State volleyball players embrace after a point on Thursday, Oct. 6 2022, against Montana at The Nest. The Hornets split matches this weekend to bring their Big Sky record to 8-5.

RECAP: Sac State volleyball splits 1-1 on road matches

Myla Booth, Volleyball Beat Writer November 7, 2022
The Hornets are sitting in fourth place in Big Sky standings
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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.
[FILE] Senior Sac State volleyball outside-hitter Bridgette Smith attempting to return a ball over the net  Saturday, Oct. 23, 2022, in The Nest. The Hornet split a 1-1 series in a home weekend standoff against Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona.

Sac State volleyball splits 1-1 in home weekend standoff

Myla Booth October 31, 2022
The Hornets thunder back after Thursday night’s loss, walking away with a win against Northern Arizona
[FILE] Sac State senior middle blocker Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin signaling team to get ready as she prepares for a possible block. Kamba-Griffin had three kills and three blocks against Portland State on Saturday Oct. 23, 2022.

Sac State volleyball falls 3-1 on the road against Portland State

Myla Booth October 24, 2022
The Hornets were unable to improve from second place in the Big Sky, losing to the first place Portland State Vikings.
Sac State senior setter Ashton Olin blocks a ball on the road against Weber State on Oct. 13 in a 3-0 Hornet loss in The Reed K. Swenson Gym in Ogden, Utah. Olin had 29 assists in the Hornets’ loss on Thursday.

RECAP: On the road again: One win, one loss for Sac State volleyball this weekend

Isaac Streeter and Myla Booth October 16, 2022
Hornets sit in second place in Big Sky standings after splitting the weekend.
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