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Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move

Team offices and meeting rooms moved to the hall at the start of the spring 2025 semester

Adam Camarena and Jack Freeman
May 8, 2025

Sac State staff and faculty were left feeling frustrated after the football team’s unannounced move to the third floor of Folsom Hall, home to the school’s nursing and physical therapy departments.

BREAKING: Sac State hiring Shaquille O’Neal as men’s basketball voluntary general manager

Hornets have added Mike Bibby and Shaquille O’Neal to their men’s basketball program this spring

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
April 28, 2025

Sacramento State hired Shaq O’Neal as the men’s basketball voluntary general manager.

[Photo] BREAKING: Sac State offensive lineman picked by Tennessee Titans

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2025

Jackson Slater looks ahead during his pro day at UC Davis, Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round.

BREAKING: Former Hornet running back Cam Skattebo drafted by the New York Giants

Skattebo played two seasons at Sac State and etched himself into the history books

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
April 26, 2025

Former Sacramento State running back Cameron Skattebo was selected by the New York Giants after an explosive season for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

[Photo] Trophies, Transfers, Tribulations: Sac State’s star forward looks ahead after a legendary college career

Jack Dann, Staffer
April 24, 2025

Senior forward Katie Peneueta directs traffic against Portland State, March 3, 2025. Peneueta finished the game with five blocks and six points.

[Photo] Draft Diaries: Sac State guard embraces the calm before the storm of NFL Draft night

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2025

Sacramento State offensive lineman Jackson Slater stands near Amador Hall Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Slater said teams view him as a potential mid-round draft pick.

[Photo] Hornets take Aggies out to pasture in revenge win against Causeway rivals

Logan Chrisp, Staffer
April 17, 2025

Senior center fielder Tyler White stands ready at the plate Saturday, April 12, 2025. White went 2-5 against Davis, while scoring three runs on a dagger home run in the ninth inning.

[Photo] Hornets clip Redhawks’ wings in 11-inning showdown

Logan Chrisp, Staffer
April 15, 2025

Senior center fielder Tyler White swings through a pitch Saturday, April 12, 2025. White was one of just two Hornets to have a multi-hit game against Seattle in the series finale, where they lost by just...

Malcolm Todd transcends ‘symptoms of sorrow and dread’ in emotion-packed debut album

The Los Angeles-based singer is authentically vulnerable in his first studio album

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025

Malcolm Todd, the indie pop and alternative R&B artist, released his self-titled debut album “Malcolm Todd.”

GALLERY: Sac State football shows out on pro day

The Hornets had seven players represent them at pro day

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
April 2, 2025

Sacramento State had multiple players perform at Monday’s joint pro day with UC Davis and Hawaii, with NFL scouts in attendance ahead of the NFL Draft.

[Photo] Draft Diaries: Sac State guard polishes off pre-draft trifecta at pro day

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2025

Sacramento State guard Jackson Slater walks around Aggie Field at UC Davis during Sac State’s pro day Monday, March 31, 2025. Slater’s composite athletic score ranks in the top 100 of NFL prospect...

[Photo] BREAKING: Mike Bibby introduced as head coach of Sac State men’s basketball

Mateo Davis, Staffer
April 1, 2025

Sacramento State men’s basketball head coach Mike Bibby takes the podium to address the media as Sacramento State Athletic Director Mark Orr watches Tuesday April 1, 2025. Bibby is the 17th head coach...

[Photo] Sac State can’t keep Northern Arizona off the glass to end their Starch Madness run

Jack Dann, Staffer
March 10, 2025

Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg looks up at the scoreboard on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists to tie her own program record against...

[Photo] Hornets drop season finale as Vikings send them to Valhalla

Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 5, 2025

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.

[Photo] Sac State leaves Portland State norse for wear in The Nest’s finale

Jack Dann, Staffer
March 5, 2025

Senior forward Jaydia Martin prepares to attack the defense Monday, March 3, 2025. Martin scored 11 points and recorded six rebounds.

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

Mateo Davis, Staffer
March 2, 2025

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.

[Photo] No bricks at The Brick: Sac State topples Montana State in a thriller

Jack Dann, Staffer
March 2, 2025

Redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg surveils the Montana State defense, Thursday, January 30, 2025. Versteeg scored 17 points and recorded 11 assists and seven rebounds.

[Photo] Stacking Days: Sac State’s Big Sky freefall is defined by turnovers both given and taken away

Jack Dann, Staffer
February 27, 2025

Senior forward Jaydia Martin and redshirt junior guard Benthe Versteeg settle into defense Saturday, February 1, 2025. Versteeg and Martin combine for 2.5 steals per game.

[Photo] Stacking Days: Sac State slips to Big Sky basement after rocky mountain road trip

Jack Dann, Staffer
February 19, 2025

Sacramento State huddles around head coach Aaron Kallhoff Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The Hornets suffered two road losses this weekend.

[Photo] Hornets are twice baked as turnovers and fouls pile up in Idaho

Logan Chrisp, Staffer
February 12, 2025

Senior forward Jacob Holt attacks the basket against Cal Maritime Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hornets ended their most recent road trip with a loss to Idaho.

[Photo] Late game heroics from Sac State forward secure a much needed win for Hornets

Jack Dann, Staffer
February 11, 2025

The Hornets bench erupts in celebration Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Sac State's bench outscored the Vandals’ by six.

[Photo] Sac State can’t keep pace in back-and-forth affair with Montana

Jack Dann, Staffer
February 4, 2025

Senior forward Jaydia Martin looks for an open teammate Saturday, February 1, 2024. Martin scored three of her four 3-pointers in the first quarter.

[Photo] Sac State struggles to break open a stifling Montana State defense

Jack Dann, Staffer
February 1, 2025

Senior forward Katie Peneueta pulls a three over a Bobcat defender Thursday, Jan. 30, 2024. Peneueta grabbed a game-high nine rebounds.

[Photo] President Luke Wood reveals details on multi-use stadium construction and FBS jump

Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2025

(L-R) Sacramento State Athletic Director Mark Orr and President Luke Wood announce the new multi-use stadium in a press conference Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Wood told The State Hornet that the stadium...

BREAKING: ASI approves conversations of $2.5 million loan for a potential FBS transfer

The loan is half of what Sac State needs to move up

Adam Camarena and Logan Chrisp
January 31, 2025

Sacramento State’s Associated Students, Incorporated voted to approve a loan of $2.5 million for a potential FBS transfer.

BREAKING: UNLV offensive coordinator slated to become Hornets’ next head coach

Brennan Marion led UNLV to top-five rushing attack in the nation

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
December 20, 2024

Sacramento State football has hired UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion as the new head coach after a 3-9 season.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Election reactions, the 6th International Conference on Genocide, Native American College, Causeway Classic and sports updates

Skylar Findlay, Jessica Shona-Stewart, Evan Patocka, Kai Arellano, Jonathan Santiago, and Jada Trowel
December 14, 2024

Welcome to The State Hornet Broadcast. Multimedia staffer Skylar Findlay and social media staffer Jessica Shona-Stewart share the latest news at Sacramento State. Visuals staffer Kai Arellano and podcast editor Evan Patocka accompany the news updates with the most recent sports announcements for Sac State Athletics.

Stacking Days: The return of a 3-point sniper gives Sac State’s offense life

The Hornets record 44% from deep in Sunday’s win over Wagner

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
December 4, 2024

The Sacramento State Hornets split a pair of matchups in the FIU tournament in Miami with the return of senior forward Katie Peneueta.

Stacking Days: Weathering the storm is key for the Hornets to get back on track

Hornets sit at 4-2 after back-to-back losses

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 26, 2024

Sacramento State needs to lean on the fountain of youth after their loss to the UC Davis Aggies dropped them to 4-2.

[Photo] Causeway Classic shootout ends in Hornet heartbreak

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
November 24, 2024

UC Davis senior wide receiver CJ Hutton catches a pass and turns upfield in the Causeway Classic Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Hutton had four catches for 75 yards.

[Photo] Sac State looks to redeem season in 70th Causeway rivalry matchup

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
November 22, 2024

Herky the Hornet and the Sac State football team runs out onto the field before their match against Eastern Washington Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. That game was the first conference game played at home for...

Catastrophic shooting performance sinks Hornets against Causeway rival

Sac State loses by 31 points in a pitiful defensive showing

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 21, 2024

Sacramento State falls to 4-2 after falling victim to a blowout from Causeway rival UC Davis.

Stacking Days: Backcourt helps Hornets secure second spot in conference over first two weeks

Four of Sac State’s top five scorers are guards

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024

Sacramento State women’s basketball sits atop the Big Sky Conference at 4-1 after matchups with the Big West Conference.

Heartbreaking loss at the buzzer snaps Sac State’s win streak

Hornets give up 13-2 run, fall to 4-1

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 18, 2024

Sacramento State women’s basketball team lost against Big West opponent Long Beach State in a one-point game at The Nest.

No contest: Hornets burn through competition to remain perfect

Hornets’ defense holds Titans to 40 points in dominant win

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 16, 2024

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team continues their hot start with a historic 67-40 win against the California State University, Fullerton Titans.

[Photo] 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

Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka

[Photo] Sac State has ‘glass half-full’ outlook despite 1-2 start

Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 14, 2024

ophomore guard Emil Skytta drives to the basket against Cal Maritime Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Skytta had a season-high in points, rebounds and assists in the loss to UC San Diego.

[Photo] Chaos at the Causeway: Sac State announces boxing matchup against UC Davis

Evan Patocka and Jada Portillo
November 13, 2024

Athletic Director Mark Orr stands with Herky the Hornet and Gunrock the Mustang Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Orr spoke about the future of Combat U and how the community will be involved.

Stacking Days: Sac State’s new-look offense paves the way to unbeaten start

Hornets end first week of regular season 3-0

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 12, 2024

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team opens the season with three straight wins before facing off with Big West Conference opponents.

[Photo] Buzzin’ at the Basket: Sac State returns under new regime

Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 11, 2024

Senior guard EJ Neal passing to a teammate Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Sacramento State’s win over Cal Maritime. Neal finished with five assists.

Sac State claws out win in a foul-plagued game

Hornets and Tritons combine for 59 fouls in a sluggish game

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 9, 2024

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team squeaked out a win against the UC San Diego Tritons in a foul-ridden match.

[Photo] First-time head coach finds inaugural win in an offensive barrage

Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 7, 2024

Sacramento State Men’s Basketball huddles up prior to its season opener Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Hornets broke a program record in assists with 35 in their first win of the season.

Sac State leaves no doubt in season-opening 27-point thrashing of Jessup

Sac State’s dominate performance headlined by team’s depth

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
November 5, 2024

The Sacramento State women’s basketball team beats the Jessup Warriors 78-51 in their season-opener.

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.

[Video] The State Hornet Broadcast: Multi-use stadium, fee increase, La Bienvenida and sports updates

Kai Arellano, Evan Patocka, Skylar Findlay, Sharmarke Holif, and Jonathan Santiago
October 31, 2024

Welcome to The State Hornet Broadcast. Multimedia staffers Sharmarke Holif and Skylar Findlay share news that happened at Sac State. We’ll also be joined by podcast editor Evan Patocka and visuals staffer...

Don’t sleep: Sac State’s busy offseason headlined by offensive juggernauts

Hornets add multiple experienced pieces to improve their offense

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
October 29, 2024

The Sac State Hornets women’s basketball team returns to action after a disappointing season in the Big Sky Conference with transfers from Eastern Washington and NC State

[Photo] Sac State holds on for much-needed win in front of Homecoming crowd

Andrew Edwards, Staffer
October 20, 2024

Junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver being tackled by two Weber State defenders Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at Hornet Stadium. Sac State had a season-high 51 points in the double-overtime win.

[Photo] 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

Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka

[Photo] Sac State devoured by Eagles’ ground attack

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
October 13, 2024

Sacramento State junior safety Jalen Williams attempting to tackle Eastern Washington senior receiver Efton Chism III Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hornets defense allowed 155 passing yards.

Sac State releases renderings of their new multi-use stadium

The stadium to be designed by Populous, a famous architectural firm

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024

Sac State releases renderings of their new multi-use stadium that is set to be designed by Populous.

[Photo] Hornets plan to reduce the Lumberjacks to cinders

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
September 27, 2024

Sacramento State junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver running in the matchup against Nicholls Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Sacramento State won the game 34-7 and went on a two game win streak.

BREAKING: Sac State announces plan for new multi-use stadium

The new stadium will hold a minimum of 25,000 attendees

Adam Camarena and Ryan Lorenz
September 26, 2024

Sacramento State is building a new multi-use stadium that will host football, soccer, rugby, intramural, recreational and club sports, convocation, graduation and concerts.

The jump: Sac State releases report on viability of move to FBS

Sac State currently in the Big Sky, but looking to make the move to FBS

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024

Sacramento State Athletics is looking to make the move from the FCS to the FBS and join the Mountain West Conference.

$Sacramento State Hornets defense sacking Nicholls’ quarterback during their first home game Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. The Hornets are looking for their second win of the season as they head down to Commerce, Texas.$

[Photo] Commerce has been handing out wins, now the Hornets want to buy one

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
September 20, 2024

Sacramento State Hornets defense sacking Nicholls’ quarterback during their first home game Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. The Hornets are looking for their second win of the season as they head down to Commerce,...

The “Sac 12” announces plan to push Sac State into Pac-12

New coalition looks for funds to help Sac State make the jump to the Pac-12 or Mountain West Conference

Adam Camarena, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024

A coalition self-named the “Sac 12” is trying to push Sac State into the Pac-12 or Mountain West Conference

[Photo] ‘That’s not even our full potential out there’: Hornets dominate first home game

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
September 15, 2024

Senior safety Murvin Kenion III celebrating with senior defensive back Davion Ross Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The defense did not allow Nicholls to score any touchdowns on offense.

[Photo] Season-long setback fuels Sac State redshirt freshman to success

Jahson Nahal, Staffer
May 11, 2024

Redshirt freshman Lou Baudouin in her match against UC San Diego at the Sacramento State Tennis Courts Thursday, March 28, 2024. Baudouin recorded 18 singles wins on the season.

A revolving door: How the transfer portal affects Sac State basketball

Hornet hoops try to stay afloat in the midst of a never-ending cycle

Adam Camarena and Andrew Edwards
April 25, 2024

The Sac State Hornets are having to conquer the inevitable hardships from the transfer portal.

[Photo] Sac State softball’s bats go quiet until the final game of the series

Rinn Lee, Staffer
April 24, 2024

Haley Hanson standing on first at Shea Stadium against Portland State Saturday, April 12, 2024. Hanson just broke the record for career stolen bases, with 42 successful attempts.

[Photo] Sac State softball struggles to get their bats going against Portland State

Rinn Lee, Staffer
April 19, 2024

Sophomore second baseman Jenna Birch at Shea Stadium just missing an out at first Friday, April 12, 2024. This single was the first hit that resulted in a four run inning, in game two against Portland...