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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
Herky the Hornet faces off against Gunrock the Mustang in a press conference in Yosemite Hall Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. The press conference announced the Causeway Boxing Classic at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium on Nov. 22.

Chaos at the Causeway: Sac State announces boxing matchup against UC Davis

Evan Patocka and Jada Portillo November 13, 2024
Sacramento State announces Combat U will face off against UC Davis at the Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 22.
Sophomore guard Lina Falk spots up a shot at the top of the arc in a game against UC San Diego Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Falk is averaging the most points on the team during the 2024-25 season, with 14.7 points per game.

Stacking Days: Sac State’s new-look offense paves the way to unbeaten start

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor November 12, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team opens the season with three straight wins before facing off with Big West Conference opponents.
Sacramento State sophomore guard Lina Falk sizes up her opponent, the Lincoln Oaklanders Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Falk scored a career-high 18 points in the win.

Sac State cruises to the finish line in a blowout win over Lincoln

Mateo Davis, Staffer November 11, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team dominated against the Lincoln Oaklanders to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Senior guard EJ Neal passing to a teammate Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Sacramento State’s win over Cal Maritime. Neal finished with five assists.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Sac State returns under new regime

Andrew Edwards, Staffer November 11, 2024
Sacramento State men’s basketball got the Michael Czepil-era off and running with a pair of games against Cal Maritime and Fresno State.
Sacramento State redshirt freshman receiver Danny Scudero running after the catch against Montana State Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Bobcats beat the Hornets 49-7 on Saturday.

Bobcats run the Hornets to shreds

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor November 10, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets lost 49-7 in humiliating fashion as the Montana State Bobcats ran all over the field.
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.
Sacramento State sophomore forward Alex Kovatchev attempts a shot in the paint in Sac State’s loss to Fresno State Friday Nov. 8, 2024. Kovatchev had a team-high seven rebounds.

Shaky stretch dampens Sac State’s upset hopes

Andrew Edwards, Staffer November 9, 2024
Sacramento State Men’s Basketball fell on the road to Fresno State in the second game of the season after a second-half run propelled the Bulldogs to a win.
Sacramento State’s redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg sizes up her matchup against the UC San Diego Tritons Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Versteeg led the team in assists at seven before fouling out.

Sac State claws out win in a foul-plagued game

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor November 9, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team squeaked out a win against the UC San Diego Tritons in a foul-ridden match.
Sacramento State junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver against Montana State in a 30-42 loss at home Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Hornets travel to Bozeman, Montana this Saturday looking for their second conference game win of the season.

Sac State’s nightmare season continues as they travel into the Bobcats’ den

Ryan Lorenz, Staffer November 8, 2024
Sacramento State football 2024 season has involved injuries and second-half blunders, but the team remains united headed into their final few games, starting with Montana State.
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