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The State Hornet

Elisha Chandra

Elisha Chandra, Sports Staffer

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Elisha Chandra is a junior transfer student from American River College. He is majoring in journalism and hopes to one day be involved in sports journalism as a career. He is interested in sports and entertainment-related content, like movies and TV shows.

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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 an integral piece of the Sacramento State women’s soccer attack squad.

Hornets split the wood with Lumberjacks after late equalizer

16 Hornet shots not enough to earn the win against the Lumberjacks
Elisha Chandra, Staffer
October 1, 2025
After starting off the Big Sky conference with a late winner against Northern Colorado, the Hornets women’s soccer looked to cause the same heartbreak but this time to Northern Arizona. With the score at 1-1 in the closing minutes, a late penalty shout in favor of the Hornets was waved off, resulting in a draw against the Lumberjacks.
Dribbling with the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis, junior forward Tea Reyes continues to shine with a late winner in the Big Sky opener against Northern Colorado Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Reyes enters her first season with the Hornets as an important part of the team already.

Big clutch in the Big Sky: Sac State opens conference play with win in Northern Colorado

Late goal for Sacramento State gives the Hornets a win to kick off Big Sky Conference campaign
Elisha Chandra, Sports Staffer
September 27, 2025
Looking to start the Big Sky conference on a high, Sacramento State women’s soccer traveled to Northern Colorado to take on the Bears. The Hornets left the Bears stunned with a late winner by junior forward Tea Reyes
Sophomore defender Jaety Mandaquit drives with the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Mandaquit has played a crucial part in Sacramento State’s defense this season and will be one of the defensive options available for Sac State going into Big Sky Conference play.

Big Sky Preview: Defending champion Hornets look to sting their way through the Big Sky conference

Sacramento State will look to put the inconsistency behind them when they open conference play against Northern Colorado
Elisha Chandra, Staffer
September 24, 2025
Looking to repeat the successes of last season, Sacramento State women’s soccer will open conference play against Northern Colorado on Thursday. The Hornets head into the Big Sky conference looking to right the wrongs they’ve had so far, riding a two-game skid into the campaign.
Freshman defender Aryana Martinez fights for the ball in the 2-0 defeat to UC Davis Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. In her first season, Martinez has stepped into the spotlight due to an injury to fifth-year defender Sydney Sharts.

Two steps forward, two steps back: Hornets get stunned by Causeway rivals

Sac State finish off non-conference play with a defeat to Causeway rival UC Davis at Hornet Field
Elisha Chandra, Staffer
September 22, 2025
Back at Hornet Field before conference play begins, Sac State women’s soccer was hoping for a bounce back after the 2-0 defeat against UC Santa Barbara, but they again faced defeat to Causeway rivals UC Davis.
Sacramento State women’s soccer team gathers in a huddle before their game against San Jose State on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. The game was freshman goalkeeper Cynthia Waller’s last appearance before the game against UC Santa Barbara on Sept. 14.

Gauchos run wild: Sac State has no answer for UC Santa Barbara’s possession dominance

Two-game road trip ends with defeat as Sac State’s efforts fall short
Elisha Chandra, Staffer
September 17, 2025
Coming off a two-game win streak, Sac State looks to keep the momentum against the Big West’s top side, UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos’ dominance in possession is too much for Sac State to handle as the Hornets face defeat for the fifth time this season.
Attacking down the right-hand side in a previous game against Hawaii, Sacramento State junior forward Tea Reyes’ impressive form this season continues as she gets the only goal in the away win against Cal State Northridge Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The game featured 25 shots from the Matadors to the Hornets’ 11.

Reyes spectacular: Sacramento State leaves Northridge with a win for the first time in school history

The win over the Matadors keeps the momentum going for the Hornets
Elisha Chandra, Staffer
September 13, 2025
With a resilient defensive display and a moment of magic from junior forward Tea Reyes, Sac State ends up winning a second consecutive game for the first time since the opening two games of the season. The Hornets faced 25 shots against Cal State Northridge but ultimately held up in the end to get the away win.
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