Cynsere Kelly

Causeway Curtain Call: Sac State’s playoff chances hang in the balance

In the season finale, it’s ‘win or play basketball’

Jack Dann and Cynsere Kelly
November 19, 2025

Sacramento State faces off against UC Davis in the potential final iteration of the Causeway Classic and what will be a ‘win and you’re in’ scenario for the Hornets.

Hornets look to prevent damage as they face off against the Vandals

Win out or stay out is the mentality as the Hornets must win out for a chance at the FCS playoffs

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
November 13, 2025

Sacramento State takes on Idaho on its senior night in a late season Big Sky Conference clash.

Sac State sets sail for Portland as they face the Vikings

Hornets look to keep momentum rolling as they enter their final three weeks of the regular season

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
November 7, 2025

Sacramento State travels to Portland this week to face the Vikings, fresh off their first victory of the season.

Sac State prepares to attack the red ahead of their matchup against Eastern Washington

'Those that win in November get remembered'

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
October 31, 2025

With only four Big Sky games remaining, Sacramento State looks to rebound from a loss as they travel north to face Eastern Washington.

Friday Night Lights: Sac State takes on undefeated Montana

Off-field back-and-forth sets the stage for the Hornets’ Sacramento State’s lone nationally televised game

Jack Dann and Cynsere Kelly
October 23, 2025

Sacramento State is set to play against the Montana Grizzlies in a Big Sky Conference game that will be seen with a huge lens.

Fest in the nest: Sac State wins big after goal line stop

Hornets improve to 4-3 on the season after winning a thriller against Northern Colorado

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
October 20, 2025

Sacramento State wins its homecoming game against Northern Colorado 45-40.

Preventing a Bear attack: Sac State takes on Northern Colorado for homecoming

“Every game is a playoff game for us”

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
October 17, 2025

Sacramento State looks to pick up a win in its homecoming game against the visiting Northern Colorado Bears.

Sac State sets sights high against Weber State after a bye week

“All of our goals are still in front of us.”

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Staffer
October 9, 2025

Sacramento State football looks to start their second leg of the season strong as they travel to face Weber State in Utah on Saturday.

High-riding Hornets prepare to take on the Mustangs

“The goal is to remain confident while overcoming adversities.”

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Staffer
September 26, 2025

Sacramento State football looks forward to a home game against Cal Poly after winning two straight games.

Running full speed ahead: the Hornets focus next on the Bears

“We're aiming for perfection and hoping that we hit excellence on the way there.”

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Staffer
September 19, 2025

Sacramento State looks to win back-to-back games as the Central Arkansas Bears come to Hornet Stadium.

Sac State starving for home cooking at start of three-game homestand

“It's time to put on a show for the city of Sacramento’’

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
September 12, 2025

Sacramento State looks to get its groove going at home against Mercyhurst after facing its toughest opponents on the road to start the season.

Hornets look to be underdogs in clash against the Wolf Pack

‘You learn how to be a champion by playing a champion’

Cynsere Kelly and Jack Dann
September 4, 2025

The Hornets head to Reno to face off against Nevada on Saturday, an opportunity to bounce back and make a statement against an FBS opponent.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports

Skylar Findlay and Jonathan Santiago
May 20, 2025

The State Hornet Broadcast dives into the most recent news on campus such as the ASI election results, the revocation of international students’ visas, California Faculty Association protests, sports and more.

Bats as hot as the weather: Hornets win big versus Pacific

Sac State scores nine runs in quick regular season finale

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
May 6, 2025

Sac State softball beat Pacific in its final game before Big Sky Conference tournament play.

Sac State freshmen lead the way in series sweep versus Montana

Hornets break the team record with 60 homers on the season

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
April 30, 2025

Sac State softball sweeps the Montana Griz to gain bye in Big Sky Conference tournament.

A bright spot in a series loss: Hornets’ head coach wins her 300th game

Sac State gets an important win for its coach but goes 1-3 in their past four games

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
April 24, 2025

Sac State softball loses the battle for second place in the Big Sky Conference versus Weber State.

Taking honey from a Bear: Sac State sweeps Northern Colorado

Sac State gets back over .500 in home series, scoring over five runs in each game

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
April 16, 2025

Sac State wins its home series against Northern Colorado to jump into second place in the Big Sky Conference standings.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI Children’s Center, Antisemitism Investigation, Sac State’s budget deficit and sports

Skylar Findlay
April 15, 2025

The State Hornet Broadcast brings the latest news at Sac State, including allegations against the ASI Children’s center director, discoveries of asbestos in lecture halls, Luke Wood’s response to the announced $37 million budget deficit and sports.

Sac State brings the momentum home, dominating on the road before beating Fresno State

The Hornets go 3-1 in a 4-game slate with two wins on the road and one at home.

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
April 11, 2025

Sac State softball gets Big Sky Conference road wins versus Portland State and a win at home vs Fresno State.

Better late than never: Sac State avoids sweep against Idaho State

Hornets’ hitting woes continue, only scoring 3 runs in 3 games

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
April 4, 2025

Sac State softball loses its first Big Sky Conference series 1-2 against the Idaho State Bengals.

Sac State suffers frustrating series loss versus Loyola Marymount

Hornets struggle to finish games and get swept in home series

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
March 27, 2025

Sac State softball loses three games against the Loyola Marymount Lions.

Sac State schools Ivy League Columbia in blowout to start homestand

Hornets score over four runs twice to slam cage shut on Lions

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
March 20, 2025

Sac State starts off strong in a rout of Ivy League Columbia to warm up for a 7-game homestand before they start Big Sky Conference play in April.

Sac State hits dry spell in erratic rainy-day matchup against Cal

Sac State scores just one run in brutal non-conference loss

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
March 17, 2025

Sac State loses in a rain-filled week to the California Golden Bears, with time to bounce back on Tuesday against Colombia.

Sac State’s offense flipped hot to cold in a flurry of games

Hornets go 4-3 during a long weekend filled with highs and lows

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
March 6, 2025

Sacramento State goes 4-3 in a 7-game frenzy, capping off with a win against Causeway rival UC Davis.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Students in Solidarity, Project 2025 protest, ASI VP removal and sports

Skylar Findlay and Madison Flewellyn
March 6, 2025

The State Hornet Broadcast dives into recent news about student and community protests, including “Students in Solidarity” and Project 2025. The State Hornet also covers recent news of the removal of ASI’s vice president, the announcement of artificial intelligence powering CSUs and sports.

Hive Scores: Black History Month Special

Taking a look at BLeBRiTY, Hair Nah and other games from Black developers

Jeremy Brown and Cynsere Kelly
February 28, 2025

Jeremy and Cynsere discuss games from developer Strange Scaffold, a charades game focused on black culture and a free flash game about stopping white people from touching your hair.

Former softball great returns home to coach while finishing master’s degree

Lewa Day will continue to leave her mark as a Hornet

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
February 26, 2025

Former Sacramento State softball star Lewa Day returns home to coach former teammates as she pursues a master’s degree.

Sac State Softball dominates going 3-1 as hosts of the NorCal Kickoff

The Hornets’ captains were key contributors to the team’s success

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer
February 12, 2025

Sacramento State hosted the NorCal Kickoff tournament, going 3-1 to start the season.