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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.
The Hornets share a moment together during their last home tournament at The Nest Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The Hornets went 0-3 but have another chance to improve their home record on Sept. 18, as they kick off the Central Cal Challenge. (Photo courtesy of Bob Solorio / Sacramento State Athletics)

Sac State serves up a 2-1 weekend in their Beantown debut

Alex Grado, Staffer September 17, 2025
Sac State volleyball team’s first ever trip to Boston College proves successful with wins over Dartmouth and Albany.
A group of students dance together to Karega Bailey’s performance Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The free event allowed students to experience music performances from a variety of artists without worrying about finances.

Creating campus life memories: WEUSI Festival returns to Serna Plaza

Minh Anh Tang, A&E Staffer September 16, 2025
The annual WEUSI Music Festival and Stinger Expo came back to Sac State’s Serna Plaza Thursday, featuring student vendors and artists like Lab Rats, Where’s West, Karega Bailey and more.
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.
President Luke Wood speaking to the crowd assembled in the Redwood Room for the vigil of Charlie Kirk at the Student Union on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. The vigil hosted almost 100 people, some of whom gave speeches in remembrance of Kirk and his impact on the conservative community.

Turning Point USA holds on-campus vigil in remembrance of Charlie Kirk

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 14, 2025
Members of the Sacramento State community gather in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and founder of Turning Point USA.
Sophomore running back Damian Henderson II celebrates in the end zone Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Henderson scored three touchdowns, as Sac State beat Mercyhurst 49-28.

No Mercy: Sac State’s ‘Go-Go’ offense explodes in home opener

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 14, 2025
Sacramento State football blows out Mercyhurst 49-28 after a high-octane second half.
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.

Sac State Says: Buzz or Bust? Football Home Opener

Vivian Gonzalez and Nojixa Anacleto September 13, 2025
First home game of the season is amongst us here at Sacramento State, against Mercyhurst University. Students get excited for their first game and tailgate experience for the 2025-26 season.
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.

Sac State Says: Welcome back to the Hive! Students return for the fall semester

Claire Harrell and Eli Keller September 13, 2025
Thousands of students returned to Sacramento State for the fall semester. The multimedia team went out to hear some of the students’ thoughts and opinions on the fresh semester.
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