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Mateo Davis

Mateo Davis, Sports Staffer

(he/him)

Mateo Davis is a senior communications major and is entering his second semester at The State Hornet. After spending his first semester as a podcast staffer, Mateo has made the transition to men’s basketball beat writer.

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Theater Rats Ep. #3: Next stop, ‘Sky High!’

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano bring in Chris Johnson to discuss the 2005 superhero flick, ‘Sky High,’ in the third episode of Theater Rats! The trio reflects on their favorite memories surrounding the film, their favorite scenes and award the best performances.
A1 Combat Fighter Amir Najjar lands a head kick against A1 Combat fighter Michael Seely Friday, March 7, 2025. Najjar won the bout by unanimous decision.

GALLERY: Sac State hosts first-ever Battle at the Hive

Combat U left the event with just one victory in 12 fights
Mateo Davis and Vanessa Gomez
March 14, 2025
Sac State hosted the inaugural Battle at the Hive featuring fighters from Combat U and A1 Combat.
Sophomore guard Michael Wilson takes a contested jump shot against Weber State Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Hornets fell to Weber State in the Big Sky Conference tournament, ending their season.

Weber State leaves Sac State starch-struck in first round loss

Weber State duo combines for 56 points in first-round win
Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 10, 2025
Sacramento State wraps up their chaotic season with a 70-83 loss to Weber State in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
Freshman guard Lachlan Brewer gets inside for a basket against Weber State Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Sac State is matched up against Weber State for the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.

Break out the dirty laundry: Starch Madness has arrived

The Hornets face a familiar foe in round one
Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 7, 2025
After splitting their season series, Sac State faces Weber State one more time for all the marbles in Starch Madness, the Big Sky Conference tournament.
Freshman guard Leo Ricketts and senior guard EJ Neal dive for a loose ball in their match against Montana State Monday, March 1, 2025. Sac State lost their season finale 56-59 to Portland State.

Hornets drop season finale as Vikings send them to Valhalla

Sac State can’t catch up in low-scoring affair
Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 5, 2025
The Sacramento State Hornets end season on a four game skid, dropping their 24th loss of the season to Portland State in their season finale.
Sac State assistant men’s basketball coach Zach Chappell prepares for gametime Thursday, Feb. 13 2025. Chappell is in his first season as a college basketball coach.

Returning Sac State basketball star determined to give back to his hometown

Zach Chappell reflects on basketball inspiring him to be a voice in his community
Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 4, 2025
Sacramento native and former Sac State basketball star has his sights set on growing the community he grew up in.
Senior forward Jacob Holt guards his opponent away from the basket against Montana State Saturday, March 1, 2025. Holt led the Hornets in scoring for the twentieth time this season.

Sac State’s defense nowhere to be found amid Bobcat barrage

Bobcats’ 3-point shooting leaves Hornets in the dust
Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 2, 2025
The Sacramento State Hornets’ final matchup at the Nest goes awry as Montana State blows them out with long-range attack.
Senior guard EJ Neal communicates the play with his teammate against Montana Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Neal led the game with three 3-pointers.

Shoddy first half buries Hornets’ second half comeback attempt

Despite forcing 14 turnovers, Hornets fall short of completing comeback once again
Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 1, 2025
In their first game of their final homestand at The Nest, the Sacramento State Hornets fell short in a second half nail-biter against the Montana Griz.
Sophomore guard Bailey Nunn reads the Idaho State defense on Feb. 22, 2025. The Hornets dropped to 7-21 in their most recent loss against Idaho State.

Splitting the difference: Sac State heads home with a win and a loss

After a much-needed win against Weber State, Hornets get blown out in Pocatello
Mateo Davis, Staffer
February 25, 2025
The Sacramento State Hornets were finally able to end their losing streak versus Weber State, but could not replicate that performance against Idaho State and remain at the bottom of the Big Sky Conference.
Sophomore guard Emil Skyatta attacks his defender against Northern Colorado Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. The Hornets end their homestand winless as they head back on the road next week.

Turnovers extinguish Sac State’s hot start for their seventh straight loss

14-0 run in second half not enough to steal a much-needed win
Mateo Davis, Staffer
February 18, 2025
Sac State leaves homestand empty-handed, losing third straight home game to Northern Arizona, dropping to 6-20 on the season.
Freshman guard Leo Ricketts squares up for a 3-pointer against Northern Colorado Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. He played a game-high 40 minutes in his career start as a Hornet.

All hands on deck: Sac State’s reserves carry the load in loss to Northern Colorado

Tumultuous first half foils any chance of a Hornet comeback
Mateo Davis, Staffer
February 15, 2025
Sac State’s young core can’t keep up with the Big Sky Conference-leading Northern Colorado Bears.
Senior guard EJ Neal sets up the Hornet offense against the University of California, Berkeley Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal leads the Hornets in steals in his final season at Sac State and was a defensive anchor in their most recent game against Eastern Washington University.

Homesick: Sac State’s road woes continue against Eastern Washington

Jacob Holt’s game-high 32 points not enough to ground Eastern Washington
Mateo Davis, Staffer
February 7, 2025
Sac State drops fourth in a row to Eastern Washington, despite late game comeback.
(L-R) Sophomore guard Alex Kovatchev and junior forward Jalen Pitre rally around their teammates against Cal State Northridge Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Hornets are 6-15 on the season after losing their most recent matchup against Montana State.

Offensive struggles stop Sac State from bouncing back against Montana State

Hornets’ turnover-heavy performance hands Bobcats the win
Mateo Davis, Staffer
February 1, 2025
Sacramento State men’s basketball fell to the Montana State Bobcats for their eighth road loss of the season. 
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Swarm Report: Sac State football falls short against UC Davis, volleyball brings home Big Sky Championship

Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano, and Aaron Lofton
December 6, 2024
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton return to talk about the latest in Sac State sports, discussing football’s loss against UC Davis and volleyball taking home the Big Sky Championship.
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Swarm Report: Sac State women’s soccer become Big Sky Champions, Hornet football’s regression in latter half of season, men’s and women’s basketball’s exciting start

Mateo Davis, Aaron Lofton, and Kai Arellano
November 15, 2024
Mateo Davis, Aaron Lofton and Kai Arellano return to talk about Sac State women’s soccer winning the Big Sky Championship tournament and the exciting start of men’s and women’s basketball seasons. They also speak on other fall sports trying to make a run in their postseason.
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Theater Rats Ep. #2: Wake up! It’s the ‘Monster House!’

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano
November 13, 2024
Join Kai Arellano and Mateo Davis as they review the 2006 film, ‘Monster House,’ on the second episode of Theater Rats! They discuss their favorite scenes from the movie, give awards for the best performances and where it ranks as a fall film.
Sacramento State sophomore guard Lina Falk sizes up her opponent, the Lincoln Oaklanders Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Falk scored a career-high 18 points in the win.

Sac State cruises to the finish line in a blowout win over Lincoln

Hornets’ aggressive defense carries them to 3-0 on the season
Mateo Davis, Staffer
November 11, 2024
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team dominated against the Lincoln Oaklanders to improve to 3-0 on the season.
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Swarm Report: Sac State women’s soccer’s prospect in Big Sky Tournament, Hornet football needs rebound in conference, preview of men’s and women’s basketball

Kai Arellano, Mateo Davis, and Adam Camarena
November 1, 2024
Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano are joined by Adam Camarena to talk about the remaining weeks of Sac State’s fall sports and their postseason hopes. The trio also gives a preview of the upcoming seasons for men’s and women’s basketball.
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, 'For the People' gallery

The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State football, GoldenSky Festival, ‘For the People’ gallery

Mateo Davis and Aaron Lofton
October 25, 2024
In this episode Aaron Lofton and Mateo Davis discuss campus news involving the nail-biting, Homecoming football game, The GoldenSky Festival and more.
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Swarm Report: Sac State’s current conference play outcomes and future prospects, San Francisco 49ers recap, Sacramento Kings preseason results

Aaron Lofton, Kai Arellano, and Mateo Davis
October 18, 2024
Mateo Davis, Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton return to review Sac State sports, talking about the beginning of conference play, the 49ers win over the Seahawks and the Sacramento Kings preseason.
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Theater Rats Ep. #1: Kai and Mateo are batty for ‘The Batman’

Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano
October 15, 2024
In this inaugural episode of Theater Rats, Mateo Davis and Kai Arellano review the 2022 film ‘The Batman.’ The two cover their favorite parts of the movie, discuss the need for change in the superhero genre and preview the future of Batman movies.
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Swarm Report: Sac State sports begins conference play, a look into the Sac 12 initiative, A’s last game in Oakland

Aaron Lofton, Mateo Davis, and Kai Arellano
October 4, 2024
Mateo Davis is joined by Kai Arellano and Aaron Lofton as they review inter-conference performances from Sac State’s fall sports, Sac State’s potential future endeavors for their conference and the A’s last game in Oakland
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Swarm Report: Sac State football preview vs Nicholls, review of 49ers’ and Kings’ offseasons

Mateo Davis and Ryan Lorenz
September 13, 2024
Mateo Davis and Ryan Lorenz dive into the early performances of multiple Sac State sports, followed by an overview of both the 49ers’ and Kings’ offseasons.
The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio

The State Hornet Podcast: Sac State freshman killed in scooter accident, Sac State releases independent examination of CapRadio

Mateo Davis and Aliza Imran
September 12, 2024
Aliza Imran and Mateo Davis discuss recent Sac State news, including the death of a Sac State freshman, the proposal of additional student fees and an independent investigation of CapRadio.
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