![Senior guard Austin Patterson and Freshman forward Summah Hanson preparing to take a shot. Hanson and Patterson posing in their new uniforms. (Graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics, Summah Hanson and Austin Patterson)](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3-2-1200x675.png)
A revolving door: How the transfer portal affects Sac State basketball
Hornet hoops try to stay afloat in the midst of a never-ending cycle
![Sac State sophomore midfielder Hasan Alsakati surveys the field for an open teammate during a friendly against Chico State on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The game ended in a 0-0 draw after both goalkeepers made important saves.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LEAD-5-1200x800.jpg)
Spring opener ends in stalemate for Sac State
New faces for Sac State step up defensively as they force a 0-0 draw with Chico State
![Senior forward Solape Amusan sets up in front of a defender against Northern Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Amusan had 12 points and four rebounds against the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/original-93719025-B0BF-479A-91B8-90AE69F9855A.jpeg)
Senior Day soured as Sac State drops home finale
Rebounding woes haunt Sac State as they lose the battle of the glass
![Redshirt sophomore guard Benthe Versteeg finds herself in the corner scanning the court for a possible lane to the basket Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at The Nest. She finished the game against Montana Thursday with 18 points and 5 rebounds.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0175-1200x800.jpg)
Fouls plague Sac State down the stretch in a tough loss
A double-digit lead for Sac State vanishes after fouls pile up late
![Redshirt sophomore guard Benthe Versteeg looks to pass on a drive to the basket against the Idaho State Bengals Thursday, Feb 8, 2024. Versteeg had a team-high nine assists](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/img_6463-1200x800.jpeg)
Sac State’s stellar defense leads to two conference wins
The Hornets’ 31-point victory was their largest win this season
![Sophomore guard Benthe Versteeg ready to inbound the ball against the Portland Vikings Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at The Nest. Versteeg played the entire game and scored 10 points for Sacramento State.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Y43SxzPX3cfcEnvApw7qq15H3h4pA2adcU4NGW5K-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State splits conference matchups in a pair of high-scoring affairs
The Hornets scored a season-high 72 points in their win Saturday