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Sacramento State junior second baseman Zamari Hinton throws the ball to first base for a double play against UC Santa Barbara on March 28 at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State softball team eliminated from Big Sky Tournament

May 15, 2017
Shae Khan is captain of the CSUS Debate Team. (Photo courtesy of Jared Anderson)

Sac State debater first ever to advance in national tournament

May 9, 2017
Former Sacramento State quarterback Nate Ketteringham throws the ball against Western Oregon at Hornet Stadium on Sept. 3, 2016. Sources reveal that Ketteringham is expected to transfer to North Dakota. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State starting quarterback transfers, leaves position up in the air

May 7, 2017
Sacramento State freshman outfielder Suzy Brookshire broke the school record for most home runs in a season with 13 on April 22. Brookshire leads the team with a .363 batting average and a .719 slugging percentage. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Softball slugger shatters single-season home run record

May 3, 2017
The Sacramento State softball team celebrates a home run by freshman Mo Spieth against Northern Colorado Saturday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Hornets sweep Northern Colorado, move up to 4th place in Big Sky

April 30, 2017
According to the American Civil Liberties Union, black people and white people in the United States use marijuana at a comparable rate, yet black people are 3.7 times more likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana. (Graphic by Pierce Grohosky)

OPINION: Minorities face much greater marijuana stigma

April 20, 2017
Sacramento State senior pitcher Taylor Tessier throws the ball for a strike against Montana on April 9 at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

Hornets fall to No. 22 ranked Cal softball team 2-0

April 19, 2017
Sacramento State student Olivia Kite, left, assisted by Conner Marotte and RPTA volunteer Ashley Leyva, right, while using a pulley system to help her climb up the rock walls at The WELL. (Photo by Rin Carbin)

Sac State program helps individuals with disabilities reach new heights

April 19, 2017
Former Sacramento State shortstop Scott Burcham played for the Israeli National team during the World Baseball Classic after finishing his season with the Colorado Rockies’ Single-A affiliate, the Asheville Tourists. (Photo courtesy of Scott Burcham)

Burcham helps lead Israel to World Baseball Classic success

April 5, 2017
Sacramento State senior guard Emily Easom loses control of the ball after driving to the basket against Rebekah Hatchard of Montana State at the Nest on Feb. 18. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

OPINION: Causeway Cup rivalry cause for Hornets’ ‘March sadness’

March 29, 2017
Sacramento State junior second baseman Zamari Hinton throws the ball to first base for a double play against UC Santa Barbara on March 28 at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State strands four runners in 4-0 loss to Gauchos

March 28, 2017
Sacramento State junior second baseman Zamari Hinton throws to first base for an out against UC Davis at Shea Stadium on Feb. 21. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sac State softball team continues ‘working out the kinks’

March 27, 2017
Sacramento State alumnus Rhys Hoskins earned Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first team All-WAC, second team All-West Region by Rawlings and named third team All-American by Collegiate in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Bob Solorio/Sac State Athletics)

Sac State alumnus Rhys Hoskins competes for spot on MLB roster

March 16, 2017
Sacramento State softball team huddles up before the second game of a doubleheader against Nevada Wednesday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Raul Hernandez)

Softball team shuts out Nevada in doubleheader

March 8, 2017
Sacramento State senior pitcher Taylor Tessier winds up for the first pitch of the game against Seton Hall Tuesday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Cassie Dickman)

Sac State draws with Seton Hall 2-2 after 10-inning pitching duel

March 8, 2017
Sacramento State senior captains Nick Hornsby and Eric Stuteville have helped leading men's basketball team to a 8-8 record in the Big Sky Conference. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Senior big-men tandem leads the frontcourt for men’s basketball team

March 1, 2017
The Sacramento Kings traded three-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans on Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of Mike/Wikimedia Commons)

Sacramento Kings drop the ball with DeMarcus Cousins trade

February 24, 2017
Sacramento State senior catcher Nikki Gialketsis swings and makes contact on a ball thrown by UC Davis Tuesday at Shea Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Softball team edged by UC Davis in home opener 4-3

February 21, 2017
Sacramento State senior guard Trevis Jackson prepares to shoot a free throw against Idaho State on Feb. 11. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Jackson: verified on Twitter and on the basketball court

February 14, 2017
Sacramento State senior running back Jordan Robinson runs for a big gain against Portland State at Hornet Stadium on Nov. 12. Sac State recruited three high school running backs to replace Robinson and senior running back Demetrius Warren on Feb. 1.

Football team lands three running back recruits on National Signing Day

February 13, 2017
The Sacramento State men's rowing club won the 2016 Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship after defeating UC Barbara and UC Berkeley last season. (Photo courtesy of Morgan Mahan)

Sac State men’s rowing club aims to build character

February 9, 2017
The Sacramento State baseball team will play its first full season with lights at John Smith Field in 2017. Sac State brings back 15 players, including seven positional starters, three starting pitchers and five bullpen players. (Photo by Sheldon Kohatsu)

Baseball team prepares to turn the lights on the 2017 season

February 2, 2017
The Sacramento State softball team is projected to finish in second place by the Big Sky coaches' preseason poll. Sac State finished last year with a 28-22 overall record and 16-6 in back-to-back conference seasons. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Softball team looks to make first-place leap in 2017

January 31, 2017
Sacramento State mixed martial arts club's goal is to teach students self-defense. Andrew Verdi, the founder of the club in 2010, thought of the idea after hearing about a fellow resident of the American River Courtyard dorms abduction and assault. (Photo Courtesy of Melissa Enamorado/Sac State MMA Club)

The ‘self-defense’ club: MMA enthusiasts practice punches on campus

December 10, 2016
Sacramento State water polo club at the pool at Yosemite Hall on Sunday, Dec. 4. Co-founder and junior Luis Barraza was able to get the club recognized as an official club sport in only four days. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Former high school teammates bring water polo to campus

December 9, 2016
Sacramento State senior Aaron Beverly was named the Big Sky Men's Golfer of the Year for the second straight season on April 25 and won the Big Sky Tournament Sunday as both an individual and a member of the team. (Photo by Michael Zhang)

Men’s golf team meets midseason point, looks toward February

December 5, 2016
Senior forward Alex Bettencourt takes off his shirt after scoring a game-winning goal against Portland at Hornet Field on Sept. 15. Bettencourt is one of seven players on the men's soccer team to earn all-Big West Conference honors in 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Men’s soccer team makes program history, looks to continue success

November 21, 2016
Sacramento State senior forward Alex Bettencourt kicks the ball to a teammate against UC Riverside at Hornet Field on Nov. 5. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Men’s soccer falls in Big West semifinals after penalty-kick shootout

November 10, 2016
Sacramento State senior forward Alex Bettencourt dribbles the ball past a San Jose State defender at Hornet Field on Sept. 18. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Trio of seniors elevates men’s soccer team to program history

November 4, 2016
Sacramento State men’s volleyball club looks to get back into the top 10 in the 2016-17 season after falling out of it with a 19th-place finish last season. (Photo courtesy of Sac State men's volleyball club)

Men’s volleyball club set on bringing back national success

October 29, 2016
Sacramento State junior forward Cylus Sandoval fights off Josue Espana of UC Santa Barbara for the ball at Hornet Field on Wednesday, Oct. 26. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Despite falling 1-0, men’s soccer clinch home-field postseason game

October 27, 2016
Sacramento State senior outside hitter Madeline Cannon goes for a kill against Idaho on Oct. 20 at the Hornets Nest. (Photo by Bob Solorio/Sac State Athletics)

Hornets begin four-game homestand with 3-0 sweep over Idaho

October 21, 2016
Sacramento State senior Tony Delgado prepares to grapple against a Fresno State opponent in his first season with the wrestling club. Delgado qualified for nationals after placing third in the 165-pound weight class at the West Coast conference tournament. (Photo courtesy of Tony Delgado)

Senior grappler aims for All-American status on wrestling mat

October 20, 2016
Sacramento State junior forward Cylus Sandoval prepares to pass the ball against Cal Poly at Hornet Field on Wednesday, Oct. 19. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornet soccer shuts out Cal Poly, 1-0

October 19, 2016
Sacramento State’s bass fishing club President Tanner Austin competed against 80 different colleges in nationals and finished with a top 25 ranking. (Photo by Diana Rykun)

Bass fishing club president wants a perfect catch

October 17, 2016
Vin Scully: broadcaster goes beyond baseball for Sac State professionals

Vin Scully: broadcaster goes beyond baseball for Sac State professionals

October 12, 2016
Former Sacramento State shortstop Scott Burcham played for the Israeli National team during the World Baseball Classic after finishing his season with the Colorado Rockies’ Single-A affiliate, the Asheville Tourists. (Photo courtesy of Scott Burcham)

Hornet alumnus starred for Israel in World Baseball Classic

October 6, 2016
Senior forward Alex Bettencourt looks to dribble past defender Jake Rudel of Saint Mary's on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Hornet Field. (Photo by Rich Merrill)

Hornets clinch Copa De Causeway in 1-1 draw against Gaels

September 25, 2016
Junior Gracie Albano has finished in the top seven in the first two cross country events this season: the Aggie Open and the Speedway Dual. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Cross country captain is off to the races

September 22, 2016
From left, Nutritional Advisor Randi McCreary, Lacrosse Club President Charles Serna and goalie Nicolas Plata-Escobar sit at the booth for their new club that brought lacrosse back. (Photo by Francisco Medina)

Students help bring new sporting clubs to campus

September 21, 2016
Senior forward Alex Bettencourt dribbles the ball passed a San Jose State defender at Hornet Field on Sept. 18, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets undefeated at home after 3-2 conquest over visiting Spartans

September 19, 2016
Junior forward Kassidy Kellogg celebrates with her teammates after her goal against Pacific, Sep. 11, 2016 at Hornet Field. Kellogg scored the only goal for the Hornets in a 1-1 tie. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Hornets comeback against Pacific in 1-1 draw

September 12, 2016
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