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Sac State pitcher Parker Brahms prepares to throw a pitch during his sophomore year against Santa Clara University at John Smith Field on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Brahms is currently a senior and inactive due to the cancellation of spring athletics.

[Photo] SPORTS PODCAST: Senior pitcher Parker Brahms on Sac State career

April 24, 2020
The home of Sac State junior outfielder Kayla Grubert, a Paradise native, was one of three left on her street following the Camp Fire in November.

‘My whole childhood is lost:’ Softball player’s community destroyed by fire

November 7, 2019
The Stinger Esports team faces Rocklin High School in Overwatch during the Bear Cup Collegiate Tournament July 28 at Cal Expo Fairgrounds. The club received a cease and desist letter Oct. 17 for violation of SO&L guidelines for membership, including representing Sac State at tournaments.

Sac State esports team competes in California State Fair tournament

July 28, 2019
The home of Sac State junior outfielder Kayla Grubert, a Paradise native, was one of three left on her street following the Camp Fire in November.

‘My whole childhood is lost:’ Softball player’s community destroyed by fire

December 3, 2018

VIDEO: Sac State needs to be more cost-friendly towards electric vehicles.

September 6, 2018
Enough is enough, Sac State. Let us electric car drivers charge our cars for free.

OPINION: Sac State needs to be more cost-friendly towards electric vehicles

September 5, 2018
#SacStateSays: “What are your experiences with taking summer classes?”

#SacStateSays: “What are your experiences with taking summer classes?”

August 22, 2018
Under improbable odds, the Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2018 NBA Finals. How could you miss it!?

OPINION: An update after your two-week nap: the Cavs actually won!

June 7, 2018
Sacramento State junior outfielder James Outman, right, celebrates with Sac State coach Reggie Christiansen, left, after Outman hit a home run against Seattle University on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at John Smith Field. Outman was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh round of the 2018 MLB Draft

Three Sacramento State baseball players selected in MLB Draft

June 6, 2018
Sacramento State sophomore infielder Josh Urps, left, prepares to catch the ball as Hornets freshman infielder Keith Torres, back, backs up the throw to second as University of Arizona freshman outfielder Donta Williams, right, slides in safely on Monday, May 14, 2018 at John Smith Field. The Hornets lost to the Wildcats 5-2.

Home runs hurt baseball team in 5-2 defeat to University of Arizona

May 14, 2018
The Sacramento State softball team celebrates with sophomore outfielder Suzy Brookshire, right, after she hit a home run against the University of North Dakota at Shea Stadium on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Hornets defeated North Dakota 4-1.

Softball team earns NCAA Regional bid after winning Big Sky Championship

May 13, 2018
The Sacramento State baseball team celebrates after senior outfielder Andrew McWilliam, center, hit a home run against UC Davis at John Smith Field on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Aggies 5-2.

Baseball team sweeps season series against UC Davis after 5-2 win

May 9, 2018
Sacramento State right-handed sophomore pitcher Parker Brahms prepares to deliver the baseball to the strike zone against Santa Clara University at John Smith Field on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Brahms was named to the Western Athletic Conference first team last season.

Parker Brahms voted 2018 ‘Best Male Athlete’ at Sac State

May 9, 2018
The Sacramento State baseball team celebrates after junior outfielder James Outman, far left, hits a home run against Seattle University at John Smith Field on Friday, May 4, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Redhawks 5-1.

Brahms ties strikeout record as baseball team wins series against Seattle University

May 6, 2018
Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Keven Aleman sprints past Sacramento State freshman midfielder RJ Moorhouse and sophomore midfielder Matt Carnefix during a scrimmage game at Hornet Field on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Sac State won 3-2.

Republic FC to play U.S. Open Cup match at Sac State

May 3, 2018
Left to right, Sacramento State senior second baseman Zamari Hinton, senior pitcher Celina Matthias and senior third baseman Marissa Maligad prepare to finish their collegiate careers together as Hornets. The senior trio began playing softball together when they were 8 years old for the Lady Magic travel ball team in Sacramento.

Childhood softball teammates wrap up collegiate careers together

April 29, 2018
The Sacramento State softball team celebrates with sophomore outfielder Suzy Brookshire, right, after she hit a home run against the University of North Dakota at Shea Stadium on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The Hornets defeated North Dakota 4-1.

Softball team moves into first place in Big Sky after series win over North Dakota

April 28, 2018
Sacramento State sophomore outfielder Suzy Brookshire and her teammates perform the University's signature

Walk-off hits help lead softball team in sweep over Southern Utah

April 21, 2018
Sacramento State sophomore first baseman Mo Spieth stretches for the ball as Saint Mary’s College freshman outfielder Kimiko Zapanta reaches safely at first base at Shea Stadium on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. The Hornets lost to the Gaels 1-0.

Softball team swept by Saint Mary’s in doubleheader

April 18, 2018
Sacramento State freshman infielder Steven Moretto sprints to first base as Northern Colorado senior first baseman Brett Minnick readies to catch the ball at John Smith Field on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The Hornets lost to the Bears 5-2.

Baseball team takes 2 out of 3 games against Northern Colorado

April 15, 2018
Sacramento State sophomore catcher Jessica Scott tags out Santa Clara University junior second baseman Kelsie Barnard at home plate at Shea Stadium on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Broncos 3-1.

Timely hitting leads softball team over Santa Clara 3-1

April 11, 2018
Sacramento State senior catcher Raul Ortiz prepares to catch the ball as University of the Pacific sophomore third baseman Carter Hayes slides into home plate at John Smith Field on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. The Hornets were defeated by the Tigers 14-7.

Baseball team blown out 14-7 against Tigers

April 11, 2018
Sacramento State freshman infielder Steven Moretto, far left, celebrates with his teammates following his first career home run in a 6-0 win against the University of Washington at John Smith Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hornets open the 2019 season against North Dakota State on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Baseball program turns season around as WAC play is in full swing

April 8, 2018
The Sacramento State softball team celebrates as sophomore outfielder Suzy Brookshire, middle, approaches home plate after hitting her second home run of the game against Santa Clara University at Shea Stadium on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Hornets defeated Santa Clara University 7-1.

High-powered offense leads softball team to success

April 8, 2018
Sacramento State freshman second baseman and Hawaii native Keith Torres, middle, celebrates behind his teammates as they hold up the Shaka sign after he hit his first career home run against Chicago State at John Smith Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Cougars 13-1.

Hornets sweep Chicago State in 3-game baseball series

April 8, 2018
The Sacramento State softball team congratulates sophomore designated player Alexxiss Diaz, middle, after she hit a walk-off home run against Portland State at Shea Stadium on Thursday, April 5, 2018. The Hornets defeated the Vikings 1-0 in extra (8) innings.

Sac State softball team sweeps Portland State

April 7, 2018
Students look on at the first Hackathon at Sacramento State. The second annual HornetHacks begins April 6 and runs through April 8.

HornetHacks opens door for all majors in upcoming Hackathon

April 5, 2018
Senior Amanda Pascual will be featured at an art gallery named 'Home' at the R.W. Witt Gallery in Kadema Hall starting April 2. Pascual said she wants people to see her understanding of home and also show what it's like to be a Filipino-American through her art.

Student brings taste of ‘Home’ to upcoming gallery exhibition

March 29, 2018
Sacramento State senior pitcher Celina Matthias won the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Year award during her sophomore season in 2016. After struggling through her junior year, Matthias made a vow to never make the same mistakes in the pitching circle again.

Senior out for redemption in the pitching circle

March 26, 2018
The Sacramento State softball team celebrates as sophomore outfielder Suzy Brookshire, middle, approaches home plate after hitting her second home run of the game against Santa Clara University at Shea Stadium on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Hornets defeated Santa Clara University 7-1.

Softball team completes 4-game sweep in NorCal Challenge

March 18, 2018
Sacramento State men's tennis coach Kevin Kurtz, right, oversees sophomore Hermont Legaspi, left, as he forehands the ball back to a teammate during practice at the Sacramento State Courts on Wed., March 7, 2018.

Men’s tennis team struggles under first-year head coach

March 12, 2018
Sacramento State sophomore shortstop Josh Urps tags out Santa Clara University senior infielder Joe Becht during a steal attempt at second base at John Smith Field on Sunday, March 11, 2018. The Hornets defeated Santa Clara 4-1.

Baseball team loses 3 out of 4 games to Broncos

March 11, 2018
Sacramento State junior outfielder Matt Smith slides into second base safely against Gonzaga University at John Smith Field on Monday, March 5. The Hornets lost to the Bulldogs 6-3.

Baseball team falls 6-3 to Gonzaga to conclude 4-game series

March 5, 2018
Sacramento State redshirt sophomore Matt Smith dives back to first base safely following a pickoff attempt against the University of San Francisco on John Smith Field Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. The Hornets lost to the Dons 2-0 after 11 innings.

Baseball team falls to San Francisco in extra innings

February 24, 2018
Sacramento State senior second baseman Zamari Hinton dives for a ground ball against Stanford during game one of a doubleheader on Thursday, Feb. 22 at Shea Stadium. The Hornets defeated Stanford 1-0 in game one of the two game series.

Softball team splits doubleheader against Stanford

February 23, 2018
Sacramento State senior first baseman Vinny Esposito catches a ball at first base to record an out on freshman Jonathan Schiffer Sunday, Feb. 18 at John Smith Field. The Hornets defeated the Washington Huskies 6-0.

Hornets split 4-game baseball series against Washington

February 19, 2018
Foreground:

Students help artist Shay Church bring ceramics installation to campus

February 14, 2018
Sacramento State sophomore catcher Jessica Scott is thrown out at first base on a double play against UC Santa Barbara at Shea Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. The Hornets lost to the Gauchos 8-4.

Sac State softball falls to 1-3 following Capital City Kickoff

February 11, 2018
Sacramento State softball coach Lori Perez looks upon the softball field before the start of practice on Thursday, Feb. 1 at Shea Stadium. Perez enters this season in her fifth year as head coach after spending multiple years as a player (1999-2002) and assistant coach (2005-13) at Sac State.

Perez looks to take softball to next level after nearly 2 decades with program

February 6, 2018
The Sacramento State softball team celebrates a home run by sophomore third baseman Mo Spieth against Northern Colorado April 29 at Shea Stadium. The Hornets will open their season in the Capital City Kickoff from Feb. 9-11 at Sac State.

Softball team begins season looking for ‘revenge’ with powerful lineup

February 6, 2018
Sacramento State sophomore Sofia Gulnova prepares to hit the ball back in her doubles match with junior Sofi Wicker against their Nevada opponents Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Sacramento State Courts.

Sac State women’s tennis edged by Wolf Pack 4-3

February 3, 2018
Sacramento State junior Mikus Losbergs backhands the ball during a singles match against Cal Poly Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Sacramento State Courts.

Despite early season struggles, men’s tennis ‘hungry’ for Big Sky success

January 22, 2018
Senior Kelly Buckland delivers her argument for the negative team about how college tuition should not be free at CSU's during the Public Debate Associations fall public debate on Nov.16 at Sacramento State. The negative won the debate that students should pay for tuition.

Despite a ‘modest’ budget, debaters still find ways to succeed

November 24, 2017
6 can't-miss events in November

6 can’t-miss events in November

November 1, 2017
Sacramento State freshman defender Antonio Andres works to gain control of the ball as UC Santa Barabara sophomore defender Mateo Restrepo Mejia persues him Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Hornet Field.

Sac State men’s soccer clinches playoff berth after blasting Mustangs 5-1

October 21, 2017
Sacramento State sophomore outside hitter Sarah Davis, left, and junior middle blocker Lana Brown, right, go for a block against Southern Utah Thursday, Oct. 12 at Colberg Court.

Sac State volleyball unbeaten in Big Sky after win over NAU

October 15, 2017
Sacramento State junior cross country runner Amy Quinones has placed first among team members in each race this season and in the top 20 overall at each event.

Junior cross country runner pushing for all-conference honors

October 14, 2017
The Washington Redskins kneel during the national anthem before a game against the Oakland Raiders.

OPINION: Athletes taking knees are exercising their freedom of speech

October 10, 2017
Former Sacramento State linebacker Darnell Sankey has spent time with the Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts in his two-year career in the NFL.

Sankey battles ‘at any time, you can be cut’ nature of NFL

September 27, 2017
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