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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Hornets make first Big Sky Tournament since 2006

State Hornet Staff March 9, 2014

Sacramento State head coach Brian Katz felt confident all week his team was going to make the postseason.  He even bought a brand new suit last Sunday and told the team he would wear it during the first...

Sacramento State junior point guard Dylan Garrity scored a career-high 26 points that included eight 3-pointers at Idaho State. 

Men’s basketball loses in Idaho State, falls into a three-way tie for seventh

State Hornet Staff March 2, 2014

POCATELLO, Idaho –Things can change drastically in just a week during the Big Sky Conference basketball season.On Feb. 22, Sacramento State won seven out of the its last eight games and was tied for...

With both parents gone, men’s basketball senior forward finds a way to push on

State Hornet Staff February 25, 2014

Using the word ‘loner’ to describe Sacramento State senior forward Jordan Salley is not only something he embraces, but also indicative how his life has played out.Salley, who is an only child, endured...

Late comeback not enough in North Dakota, men’s basketball 2-8 away

State Hornet Staff January 23, 2014

Sacramento State’s precise shooting in the second half was not enough to leave North Dakota with a win.Although the Hornets shot 56 percent in the second half, the University of North Dakota exceeded...

Portland State Viking senior center Kyle Richardson blocks Hornet guard Dylan Garrity during the final minutes of the Hornets loss on Thursday.

Men’s basketball stumbles early, cannot recover in overtime

State Hornet Staff January 17, 2014

For Sacramento State’s first Big Sky Conference matchup at home this season, it wasn’t how it ended, but how it started.The Hornets gave up five turnovers in the opening four minutes that head coach...

UC Irvine’s size bothers Hornets in blowout loss

State Hornet Staff December 1, 2013

UC Irvine’s inside presence was too much for the Sacramento State men’s basketball team at The Nest Saturday night.While Sac State’s tallest player stands at 6-feet-11-inches, the Anteaters featured...

McKinney’s strong performance propels Hornets over UC Davis

State Hornet Staff November 26, 2013

DAVIS – It has been no secret that Sacramento State junior shooting guard Mikh McKinney has struggled playing on the road. Since arriving at Sac State, McKinney has shot 34 percent from the field, but...

Junior forward No. 34 Alex Tiffin scores against the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs on Friday at the Nest.

Men’s basketball cruises to a 30-point route over UC Santa Cruz.

Joe Davis November 9, 2013

Behind a strong defensive display and an efficient offense, the Sacramento State men’s basketball team tipped its season off Friday with a win against Division III UC Santa Cruz.The 73-43 victory helped...

Katz optimisic for men’s basketball team despite overhauled roster

State Hornet Staff November 6, 2013

While many teams set goals at the start of the season, such as winning a conference championship or going to the NCAA Tournament, Sacramento State men’s basketball head coach Brian Katz has a different...

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Big Sky Tournament bid comes down to final game after Hornets lose to Montana

Gabe Pacheco March 8, 2013

The Hornets battled to the end with the University of Montana, but eventually came up short.  With a 63-52 loss Thursday, the Hornets' (14-14, 8-11) Big Sky Conference Tournament hopes also suffered a...

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