Senior pitcher Ethan Lay throws a pitch against the University of the Pacific at home Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Lay pitched a complete seven inning game only allowing two hits as the Hornets went on to...

Sophomore pitcher Chase Sorlie throws a pitch as redshirt junior third baseman Jakob Poturnak sets his feet against Utah Valley University Saturday, April 11, 2026. The Hornets won the game on Saturday...

ophomore left fielder Brett Ott winces with a bat in his hand during Sac State’s game against Utah Valley University Saturday, April 11, 2026. The Hornets won their first Western Athletic Classic home...

Redshirt junior third baseman Jakob Poturnak rounds the bases after his home run against the University of the Pacific Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Hornets went on to win the game in seven innings by...

Junior pitcher Sean Carey hurls a pitch against Utah Valley University Saturday, April 11, 2026. Sacramento State went on to win two of three in the series.

Redshirt sophomore catcher Nikhil Beasley slides safely into home to score against Utah Valley University Saturday, April 11, 2026. Sacramento State came back from a 5-2 deficit to win 9-5 at home.

An on-campus Starbucks located at the Riverfront Center on Sacramento State’s campus. Hornets Young Democratic Socialists of America are striking against the Starbucks corporation as Starbucks employees...

Senior pitcher Ethan Lay and senior catcher Jacob Cortez meet on the mound with pitching coach Grant Kukuk during Sac State’s game against UC Irvine Friday, February 13, 2026. Sacramento State went on...

Senior catcher Jacob Cortez heads to first after making contact against the University of the Pacific on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Cortez and the Hornets split the series against the Tigers

Sophomore shortstop Michael Perazzo applies a tag to a sliding Cal player on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The Hornets went on to lose all three games in the series.

Sophomore designated hitter Orlando Cobarrubias crosses home plate against the University of the Pacific on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Hornets split the four-game series against the Tigers.

Redshirt junior third baseman Jakob Poturnak rounds the bases after a home run against Saint Joseph’s University on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The Hornets won 3-4 games in the series.

Sacramento State's baseball team celebrating on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Hornets won their first game of the 2026 season and closed out the series winning three of the four matchups.

Senior pitcher Ethan Lay throws a pitch on opening day against UC Irvine on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The Hornets lost by a score of 0-5 and did not record a win in their series against UC Irvine.

Sophomore guard Mikey Williams drives to the hoop against Santa Barbara Thursday, Nov. 11, 2025. Williams had 30 points against the Gauchos, his career high prior to the game against Idaho State.

Sac State men’s basketball (left) spreads out in the paint during warmups against Presbyterian (right) Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. After 68 years of using The Nest, Sac State men’s and women’s basketball...

Senior guard Prophet Johnson drives to the hoop against Presbyterian on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Johnson finished the game with eight points and six rebounds against the Blue Hose.

Sophomore guard Mikey Williams puts up a shot against UC Santa Barbara Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Williams finished the game with 30 points.

Senior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. evades a central Arkansas defender Sept. 20, 2025. Hammond continued his big season with 203 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Eastern Washington Saturday.

Rapper Lil Yachty performs after the Homecoming football game where Sacramento State beat the University of Northern Colorado Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Lil Yachty only performed for eight minutes before...

Junior forward Lexi Schroeder fights for the ball in the 1-1 draw against Northern Arizona Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.Schroeder has been one of the main attacking outlets for Sacramento State this season.

Junior safety Koa Akui directs the secondary against Northern Colorado Saturday, Oct. 24, 2025. Akui snagged his fourth interception against the Bears, good for the Big Sky lead.

Junior quarterback Cardell Williams hands the ball off to freshman running back Jaquail Smith Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Smith, along with senior running back Rodney Hammond, Jr., both rushed for 100 yards...

Junior quarterback Cardell Williams finds open field against Mercyhurst Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Williams led the Hornets in rushing yards and scored three touchdowns to sink Weber State on Saturday.

Junior forward Micaela Romo getting ready to strike the ball in the 5-0 victory against Eastern Washington Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Sacramento State failed to continue their attacking prowess against Idaho...

Extending the Hornets’ lead to 2-0, junior forward Micaela Romo celebrates her second goal of the season and her first in conference play this year Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Romo struck the ball off a bounce...

Junior forward Lexi Schroeder is embraced by her teammates after her goal saved the Hornets from defeat against Big Sky conference opponents Northern Arizona Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Schroeder has been...

Junior quarterback Cardell Williams and sophomore running back Damian Henderson II embrace after a successful drive against Central Arkansas Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Both contributed on the ground, with...

Senior running back Rodney Hammond, Jr. evades a Central Arkansas defender Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Hammond recorded 80 all-purpose yards and scored a touchdown on his 23rd birthday.

Junior quarterback Cardell Williams throws a pass with two defenders in his face for a completion against Mercyhurst Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Williams shined in this game with 176 yards passing and an...

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.