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Andrew Edwards

Andrew Edwards, Sports Staffer

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Andrew Edwards is entering his second semester with The State Hornet as a sports staffer. He is graduating in December, and plans to pursue a career in sports media after.

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Junior guard Julian Vaughns reading the defense at Haas Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Vaughns is the Hornets’ second-leading scorer this season.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Much-needed comeback win soured by loss in The Nest

Hornets snap weeks-long losing streak before dropping to 2-5
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
December 4, 2024
Sacramento State basketball went 1-1 on the week and snapped a four-game losing streak on the road over Air Force, before a reprehensible loss in The Nest.
Senior guard EJ Neal drives by a defender en route to the basket against Cal Sunday, Nov. 24, 2025. Neal is the Hornets’ third-leading scorer on the season as a transfer from Idaho.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Quiet week headlined by high-major loss to Cal

Hornets look to inch close to .500 as their schedule softens
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 26, 2024
Sacramento State has seen inconsistency in the wake of its four-game losing streak but will have two good opportunities to get back in the win column this week.
Senior guard EJ Neal drives past a Cal defender towards the basket Sunday Nov. 24, 2024. Neal ended with a career-high 16 points.

4 Takeaways from Sac State’s loss to Cal in whistle-heavy outing

Hornets’ fourth-straight loss highlighted by an excess of fouls
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 25, 2024
Sacramento State dropped its first of two road games to the California Golden Bears on Sunday and fell to 0-4 against Division I teams.
Senior forward Jacob Holt goes up for a dunk attempt over a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt hit a career-high of 20 points in a game.

Buzzin’ at the Basket: Sac State searching for consistency after two weeks of play

Hornets plunge to 1-3 overall after winless week
Andrew Edwards, staffer
November 18, 2024
Sacramento State went 0-2 on the week, including a blown 16-point lead in The Nest after a stellar start.
(L-R) Sophomore guard Emil Skytta and senior forward Jacob Holtfend off a CSUN Matador defender Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Holt had a career-high 20 points in the game.

Slow second-half spiral defers Sac State’s offensive unveiling

Hornets were outscored by 21 points in second half
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 17, 2024
Sacramento State saw a first-half lead collapse to nothing after a lackluster end-of-game performance that resulted in its third loss of the season.
Sophomore forward Bowyn Beatty looks to pass out of a double team Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Beatty had three points and three rebounds in 11 minutes of action.

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

Bolstered defense not enough to overcome turnover-heavy first half
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 14, 2024
Sacramento State basketball performed again on the defensive end, but let offensive miscues define the outcome of the game against the UC San Diego Tritons.
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.

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

Men’s basketball split their first two games of the season
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 11, 2024
Sacramento State men’s basketball got the Michael Czepil-era off and running with a pair of games against Cal Maritime and Fresno State.
Sacramento State sophomore forward Alex Kovatchev attempts a shot in the paint in Sac State’s loss to Fresno State Friday Nov. 8, 2024. Kovatchev had a team-high seven rebounds.

Shaky stretch dampens Sac State’s upset hopes

Post-halftime run made the difference in close game
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 9, 2024
Sacramento State Men’s Basketball fell on the road to Fresno State in the second game of the season after a second-half run propelled the Bulldogs to a win.
Sophomore guard Alex Kovatchev drives past a Cal Maritime defender Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Kovatchev scored 8 of his 13 points in the second half.

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

Michael Czpeil’s Hornets break pair of program records in 100-point win
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 7, 2024
Michael Czepil found his first win as the Sacramento State men’s basketball head coach in a 100-point outing over Cal Maritime.
Portland State senior quarterback Dante Chachere runs through a Hornet defender Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Chachere ran for a career-high four touchdowns.

Sac State still struggles to find itself in their worst loss of season

Hornet defense couldn’t hold off the Vikings’ offensive avalanche
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 3, 2024
Sacramento State falls to 1-4 in Big Sky Conference play after a defensive lapse against the Portland State Vikings.
Senior wide receiver Jared Gipson celebrates after a touchdown in Sacramento State’s home loss to Eastern Washington Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Gipson has hauled in five touchdowns this season for the Hornets.

Sac State’s turbulent trek through the Big Sky continues with Portland State

Hornets search for resolve as they enter final month of the season
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
November 1, 2024
Sacramento State will return to Hornet Stadium for a Big Sky Conference matchup to take on the Portland State Vikings before a two-game road trip.
Freshman guard Bailey Nunn dribbles past an Idaho defender in a conference game Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Sac State head coach Michael Czepil said Nunn is a skilled offensive player and will help the Hornets a lot this season.

Hornets return to the hardwood with first-time frontman and reshuffled roster

Sac State looks to replenish scoring with improved returners and hungry newcomers
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
October 31, 2024
Sacramento State men’s basketball is striving to build off a terrific close to its preceding season in the Big Sky Conference with an influx of new faces.
Sac State’s defense makes a late-game defensive stand against Weber State Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets’ defense was on the field for 85 plays.

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

Hornets survive on the heels of a missed field goal in double-overtime
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
October 20, 2024
Sacramento State finds its first Big Sky Conference win of the year in a dramatic Homecoming victory.
Junior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver breaks free for a run in last week’s game against Eastern Washington on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Sacramento State is playing Weber State Saturday Oct. 19, 2024 in its homecoming game.

‘There’s no magic potion’: Sac State tries to avoid dropping three straight

Hornets still hopeful amid rough 0-2 start to conference slate
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
October 17, 2024
Sac State is trying to reel back in playoff hopes with a midseason Big Sky Conference tilt against the Weber State Wildcats
Junior long snapper AJ Campos poses for a picture next to special teams coordinator Jeremy LaPan Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Campos has been perfect on all snaps to start the 2024 campaign.

‘He’s kind of an unsung hero’: Sac State long snapper reflects on his roots

AJ Campos paved his way onto gridiron with support from those around him
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
October 8, 2024
Sac State’s AJ Campos never wanted to be a long snapper, but when it fell into his lap he wasn’t going to squander the opportunity.
Sacramento State football team after a rush against Nicholls Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Hornet football will be one of many Sac State athletics programs to benefit from an increase in the intercollegiate athletics fee. (Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka)

Sac State’s increasing student intercollegiate athletics fee allows for stadium renovations, alumni perks

New multiuse stadium mentioned in a list of upgrades
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
September 25, 2024
Sac State’s rise in student fees brings optimism from students and community members amid rumblings of conference change and need for updated facilities.
Sacramento State men’s basketball interim head coach Michael Czepil talking with his team during a practice on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Czepil has acted as associate head coach twice in NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball, but has never owned the title of head coach.

Sac State basketball coach turned his love for basketball into a rare opportunity

Michael Czepil’s time has come to be the man in charge
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
September 19, 2024
Sacramento State men’s basketball has a new man in charge; Michael Czepil is rearing to make his mark on a program, bringing plenty of baggage to the table.
Women’s golf claims another Big Sky Conference Championship Wednesday, April 17, 2024 to add to its trophy case. With this win, they’ll travel to Washington to play in the NCAA Regionals.

Sac State golf brings home double the Big Sky hardware on the links to advance

Hornet golf will embark to Stanford and Washington to compete in NCAA Regionals
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
May 8, 2024
Sac State Golf crowned Big Sky Champions, will now play for a chance to go to NCAA D1 Championships to take on Stanford and Washington.
Senior guard Austin Patterson and Freshman forward Summah Hanson preparing to take a shot. Hanson and Patterson posing in their new uniforms. (Graphic created in Canva by Jahson Nahal, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics, Summah Hanson and Austin Patterson)

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.
Junior guard Zee Hamoda in the Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Hamoda was one of four Hornets to finish with double-digit points.

Sac State shaken awake from dream run as they fall short in semifinals

The Hornets give themselves something to build on going forward
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
March 15, 2024
Sac State played its last game of the season in the Big Sky Conference semifinals on Tuesday after an unexpected resurgence late in the year.
Sac State head coach David Patrick and junior guard Austin Patterson embrace after the Hornets’ huge win over top-seeded Eastern Washington on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Sac State will now advance to the semifinals on Tuesday.

So long 1 seed: Sac State makes Big Sky Tournament history

The Hornets are 2 wins away from punching their ticket to March Madness
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
March 11, 2024
Sac State is moving on to the semifinals after knocking off the number one seed in the Big Sky Conference Tournament. The Hornets are inching closer to their first ever March Madness appearance.
 Senior forward Akol Mawein after hitting one of his two first-half threes on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Mawein was exceptional in the Hornets’ first-round win, tallying a career-high 25 points.

Sac State earns a shot at redemption with Big Sky Tournament win

Free throw shooting and career-highs take the Hornets to the finish line
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
March 10, 2024
The Sac State lives to see another game after a first-round win over the Idaho Vandals in the Big Sky tournament. The Hornets will face Eastern Washington Sunday.
Junior forward Zee Hamoda drives past his defender towards the basket Saturday, March 2, 2024 at The Nest. Hamoda and the Hornets will face off against the Idaho Vandals in the first round of the Big Sky Tournament on Saturday in Boise, Idaho.

Time to dance: The men’s Big Sky Tournament is here

There’s plenty to unpack for a jam-packed weekend of Big Sky basketball
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
March 8, 2024
Eastern Washington, Northern Colorado and Weber State are among the favorites to cut down the nets in the Big Sky Conference tournament.
Junior guard Austin Patterson attempts to go up for a lay up over an Eagle defender Monday, March  4, 2024. Patterson ended the game with a game-high four threes.

Sac State is morphing into a team to be reckoned with

The Hornets are starting to piece it together at the right time
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
March 7, 2024
Sac State goes one for two in its final homestand of the year, including an intense battle with first-place Eastern Washington and an easy win over Portland State.
Sac State breaks out of a timeout prior to its win over the Montana State Bobcats in Bozeman, Montana Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. This was the Hornets first win in Bozeman since 2021.

Sac State snatches a victory in Montana and rids an 11-game losing streak

Hornets finally fetch a win to instill hope as the end of the season nears
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
February 29, 2024
Sac State can’t outlast Montana, but finish off two-game road trip on the right note against Montana State
Freshman guard Michael Wilson looks to pass the rock to his teammate Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Wilson finished the game with three assists to go along with four boards in 25 minutes of play.

End-of-game paralysis and elite shooting sting Sac State despite improved play

The Hornets play well in stretches, but can’t match opponents’ efficient second-half showings on offense
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
February 21, 2024
Sac State allows Northern Arizona to get hot from three and can’t slow down Northern Colorado’s top scorers in latter half
Junior forward Zee Hamoda drives right on two Bengal defenders. Hamoda finished the game with five points, two rebounds, and two assists Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Sac State struggles on two-game road trip, extends losing streak to eight

Hornets tussle with Idaho State and Weber State, but falter due to turnovers
Andrew Edwards, Staffer
February 14, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets lose badly to Idaho State Bengals and put up a good fight against Weber State but fall short.
Freshman guard Alex Kovatchev finishes a left-handed lay-up over his defender in the paint Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Kovatchev had six points and six defensive rebounds against the Vandals.

Sac State drops two more games to extend its losing streak to six

Sac State continues to struggle with turnovers and producing points
Ryan Lorenz and Andrew Edwards
February 7, 2024
Sac State men’s basketball struggles offensively in tough matchups against the Vikings and Vandals to extend their losing streak to six with a record of 2-8 in the Big Sky Conference.
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