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Joey Aguirre, Sports Editor
![Junior outfielder Matt Masciangelo up to bat on Friday Feb. 16, 2024 against Loyola Marymount University at John Smith Field. There’s an 87.5% chance Masciangelo was hit by a pitch in this plate appearance.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MasciangeloLMU-1200x675.jpg)
Sac State outfielder hit seven times in eight plate appearances
Matt Masciangelo has more HBP than the rest of Sac State combined
![Freshman quarterback Carson Conklin looks ahead to make a pass during the Hornets’ final home game in Hornet Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. This game marked Conklin’s first start as Sac State’s quarterback with 313 passing yards and a 65.4% completion rate.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LedeBranum_0P1A0544-1200x800.jpg)
Hornets’ potent offense secures a win over Cal Poly
Sac State’s offense has a big game in the air and on the ground
![Sac State senior running back Marcus Fulcher stands alone against Texas A&M-Commerce Sept. 9, 2023. Fulcher will be a key player for the Hornets against Cal Poly.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TIOxlElHySmdajSZjPcovtGUlPtPinmmqb97F0oD-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State must respond against Cal Poly after blowout loss
Sac State dropped two spots to No. 9 in the FCS media poll
![The Sacramento State men’s soccer team before their match against UC Santa Barbara Oct. 18, 2023. The Hornets finished the season with a 4-10-4 record.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hTB1vDfy6Pa51KGsMYYj7iSeybWAaEu3RlYwciLj-1200x800.jpg)
Victory at last: Sac State knocks off UC Davis in season finale
Hornets beat Aggies for the first time since 2016
![The Sacramento State men’s soccer team in a huddle before the match Saturday Oct. 21, 2023 against UC Irvine. They would end up losing to Irvine 2-0, eliminating them from playoff contention.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EpqK9i05tSJPX8LB8cnWv8XFfE1bUpr5x69pGXkF-1200x800.jpg)
UC Irvine puts an end to Sac State’s playoff hopes
Saturday’s loss marks the 12th consecutive game the Hornets have lost
![Robert and Jhared together on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. They are playing together on the same team for the first time.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Xomo24f5ZTrPnDIwG9t99TKBeblOilZUbNmLxAYf-1200x875.jpg)
Brotherly love: The siblings fulfilling their dreams at Sac State
‘We both knew we wanted to play together.’
![Junior goalkeeper Mac Learned standing up the pitch against UC Santa Barbara Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Learned has 86 saves this season, which is the most for any Division I men’s soccer goalkeeper.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/zUeZ6LpR94o51ljFurZcyfLJk8ybWkYPa0sstZxm-1200x800.jpg)
11 games without a win: Sac State men’s soccer loses to UC Santa Barbara
Hornets must win their last two games to have a chance at playoffs
![Sac State forward Francisco Magaña takes a shot against Cal Poly Oct. 11, 2023. The Hornets had 12 shots against the Mustangs but weren’t able to score.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tyrUiFMXYSeztsneHpP3wViOkDVAMfiBmpR2CCQi-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State men’s soccer’s scoring woes have led to a winless streak
Examining what’s gone wrong for Sac State men’s soccer this season
![Sac State senior midfielder Cody Sundquist carries the ball up the field against Cal Poly Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Sundquist played all 90 minutes for the Hornets against the Mustangs.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/5Z0G4iXhuVh8PpvCz7kSMQhMgRSWfSaxK9Zuu3VU-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State tames the Cal Poly Mustangs’ attack in scoreless draw
The Hornets fail to win for the ninth consecutive game
![Junior defender Bryan Gutierrez sends the ball up the field against Northridge Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Gutierrez played all 90 minutes against Northridge.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/rB1Awt5veN1axZxpDCtv12d0Ncq4SnthDY49e3EH-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State slips up late against Northridge; extends winless streak
The Hornets picked up their third point in the Big West Conference
![Senior forward Austin Wehner passing the ball against Saint Mary’s Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Wehner leads the team in goals scored, with 10 points to his name.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AYcGVTYQyqsob3XX7N7hN4HV994za6GXfAjZnfpP-1200x800.jpg)
Scoring woes continue for Sac State at Riverside
The Hornets are currently on a seven game winless streak
![Sophomore midfielder Hasan Alsakati takes a free kick Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 against UC San Diego. Alsakati had a team high of four shots on target against the Tritons.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OxYuqm85dwru6LPO6GaA2fgXJav85lnHyvTK8Zqp-1200x800.jpg)
Goalkeepers duel it out: Sac State and UC San Diego settle for scoreless draw
Hornets record a shutout for the first time in seven games
![Junior winger Jhared Willcot looks for a passing target at San José State Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Willcot started against Bakersfield and played 58 minutes.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/aP9nNAX1Dgx57ntzVRfyA5VA4maDQPMWimwOnx1F-1200x800.jpg)
A first half pen writes off Sac State’s chance at a win
Sac State draws for the first time this season
![Sac State senior forward Michael Gonzalez lines up to take a shot against San José State Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Gonzalez recorded two shots in 28 minutes of play.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EHJT5QI4vjrTZlXXtQTTsXyopHRwkYK0EdSFiQLP-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State suffers a four-gettable defeat to San José State
The 4-1 loss marks the Hornets’ fourth consecutive defeat
![Sacramento State midfielder Stacy Holmes moves the ball downfield against Saint Mary’s forward/midfielder Maxwell Farnum on the Hornet Field, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. The Hornets played a frustrating game on defense against the Gaels.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lead-MSOC_CamHanson_9-14-min-1200x799.png)
Sac State men’s soccer suffers a pair of one-goal defeats
The Hornets have lost three consecutive games
![Sophomore midfielder Hasan Alsakati attempting a pass against Utah Tech Thursday, August 31, 2023. Alsakati scored his first collegiate level goal against Loyola Marymount.](https://statehornet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/eKul5Z4oLTtPUSVWLxDqLPf9lRfwajlCtMI6IOoy-1200x800.jpg)
Sac State men’s soccer split two games on road trip
Hornets move to 3-3 on the season