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Sacramento State volleyball in a team huddle after their matchup against Stanford Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Stanford swept the Hornets 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Sac State volleyball’s historic season ends with loss to Stanford in NCAA Tournament
Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor • December 9, 2024
Sac State volleyball fell to the Stanford Cardinal in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at Maples Pavilion.
Sac State football huddles during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hornets will be looking for a new head coach for the second time in three years.
BREAKING: Sac State head coach stepping down for role at Stanford
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief • December 6, 2024
Sac State football head coach Andy Thompson is stepping down from his post for a new role at Stanford, reuniting with former Sac State Troy Taylor.
Senior outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann at UC Davis Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Smith spiked the ball and Volkmann dug out the ball, but were defeated by the Aggies despite their efforts.
Fifth year senior duo leave their mark on Hornet volleyball
Kaitlyn Riley, Staffer • December 6, 2024
Sacramento State fifth year seniors Caitlin Volkmann and Bridgette Smith started out together as freshmen and are now captains in their final season.
Junior guard Julian Vaughns reading the defense at Haas Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Much-needed comeback win soured by loss in The Nest
Andrew Edwards, Staffer • December 4, 2024
Sacramento State basketball went 1-1 on the week and snapped a four-game losing streak on the road over Air Force, before a reprehensible loss in The Nest.
Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff during a timeout against University of California, Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The Hornets are 5-3 on the season after a blowout win in their recent matchup.
Stacking Days: The return of a 3-point sniper gives Sac State’s offense life
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
The Sacramento State Hornets split a pair of matchups in the FIU tournament in Miami with the return of senior forward Katie Peneueta.
A Sacramento State football helmet sits on the sideline during the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. After a 3-9 season, the Hornets look to retool their roster.
Who’s in, Who’s out: Sac State football transfer portal tracker
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2024
The 2024 transfer portal is officially open. Here are live updates on which Sac State players are leaving and joining the Hornets.
Freshman forward Brooklyn Taylor backs down a defender against UC Davis Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Taylor averages 4.5 points per game this season.
Stacking Days: Weathering the storm is key for the Hornets to get back on track
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor • November 26, 2024
Sacramento State needs to lean on the fountain of youth after their loss to the UC Davis Aggies dropped them to 4-2.
Combat U boxer Austin Melendez lands an uppercut on Air Force Academy boxer Justin Bonilla Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Melendez was the first Sacramento State boxer of the night and earned the team’s first win.
GALLERY: Sac State victorious in inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic
Brionna Woody and Kai Arellano November 26, 2024
Sacramento State’s Combat U had one win and one loss in two bouts against UC Davis.
Senior guard EJ Neal drives by a defender en route to the basket against Cal Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal is the Hornets’ third-leading scorer on the season as a transfer from Idaho.
Buzzin’ at the Basket: Quiet week headlined by high-major loss to Cal
Andrew Edwards, Staffer • November 26, 2024
Sacramento State has seen inconsistency in the wake of its four-game losing streak but will have two good opportunities to get back in the win column this week.
Senior guard EJ Neal drives past a Cal defender towards the basket Sunday Nov. 24, 2024. Neal ended with a career-high 16 points.
4 Takeaways from Sac State’s loss to Cal in whistle-heavy outing
Andrew Edwards, Staffer • November 25, 2024
Sacramento State dropped its first of two road games to the California Golden Bears on Sunday and fell to 0-4 against Division I teams.
UC Davis running back Lan Larison stiff arms a Sacramento State defender in the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hornets lost 42-39.
Causeway Classic shootout ends in Hornet heartbreak
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • November 24, 2024
The 70th Causeway Classic ended in a 42-39 loss for Sacramento State football to the No. 5 ranked UC Davis.
(L-R) Andy Fiske, Jesus Tarango and Luke Wood pose for a photo at a press conference at Sky River Casino Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. The press conference announced a multi-year partnership with Sky River Casino and Wilton Rancheria.
BREAKING: Sac State announces multi-year partnership with Sky River Casino and Wilton Rancheria tribe
Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor • November 22, 2024
Sac State announced a partnership with Sky River Casino and Wilton Rancheria in a press conference; the organizations will be presenting sponsors of the Causeway Classic football game against UC Davis.
Herky the Hornet and the Sac State football team runs out onto the field before their match against Eastern Washington Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. That game was the first conference game played at home for the Hornets.
Sac State looks to redeem season in 70th Causeway rivalry matchup
Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor • November 22, 2024
Sac State football’s final match of the 2024 season is at home against No. 5 seeded UC Davis in the Causeway Classic.
Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg looks for an open teammate against the UC Davis Aggies Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Versteeg had a team-high 16 points and seven turnovers in the Hornets’ 76-45 loss.
Catastrophic shooting performance sinks Hornets against Causeway rival
Adam Camarena, Sports Editor • November 21, 2024
Sacramento State falls to 4-2 after falling victim to a blowout from Causeway rival UC Davis.
(L-R) Rick Barros III and Zach Chappell in The Nest before practice Nov. 17, 2022. The duo have played both high school and college basketball together in Sacramento.
Ballin’ since birth: Sac State basketball players aligned since day one
Nathan Uebelhoer December 13, 2022
Zach Chappell and Rick Barros III were born in the same hospital on the same day and now both play basketball for Sac State.
Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka
Swarm Report: Sac State football falls short against UC Davis, volleyball brings home Big Sky Championship
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano, and Aaron Lofton December 6, 2024
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton return to talk about the latest in Sac State sports, discussing football’s loss against UC Davis and volleyball taking home the Big Sky Championship.
VIDEO
Managing editor Magaly Muñoz and sports staff writer Jordan Latimore sit down and talk to Samaad Hector, who left the Sacramento State men’s basketball team before the fall 2021 semester.
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