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Senior midfielder Amjot Narang receiving a yellow card from the referee against San Jose State Sept. 7, 2025. Sac State earned seven yellow cards during the game.
A tale of two halves: Hornets fall short as tempers flare
Tamer Bohatch, Staffer • September 9, 2025
Sacramento State Men’s Soccer team fell short of a late-game surge down 2 goals to San Jose State.
Junior quarterback Cardell Williams evades Nevada defense for a scrambled first down Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Williams relieved redshirt sophomore quarterback Jaden Rashada after a head injury sidelined the starter.
Biggest Little Heartbreak: Hornets fall to Wolf Pack after a late pick six
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • September 7, 2025

As the two-minute mark approached, Sacramento State held a slim lead over Nevada with possession of the ball after turning the Wolf Pack’s...

Sacramento State announced the hiring of International Boxing Hall of Famer Andre Ward as the general manager for Combat U’s boxing team, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Ward’s position was announced prior to Combat U’s amateur boxing event, Capital Punishment XII. (Photo courtesy of Andre Ward)
BREAKING: Sac State appoints Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward as Combat U boxing team general manager
Delaney Joyce, Editor-in-Chief • September 6, 2025
Sacramento State announced the undefeated boxing champion Andre Ward as the Combat U Boxing Team General Manager for the 2025-2026 season.
Offensive line coach Kris Richardson talks to his linemen after practice Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Sacramento State faces off against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Hornets look to be underdogs in clash against the Wolf Pack
Cynsere Kelly and Jack Dann September 4, 2025
The Hornets head to Reno to face off against Nevada on Saturday, an opportunity to bounce back and make a statement against an FBS opponent.
South Dakota State University's sophomore wideout Lofton O'Groske turns upfield for a big gain against Sac State Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. The game ended with a final score of 20-3 in favor of the Jackrabbits. (Photo courtesy of Jenn Kenyon/Sioux Falls Live)
Buzzkill in Brookings: Reloaded Sac State’s highly-anticipated debut falls flat
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • August 31, 2025
Sacramento State’s opening football game Saturday falls short of lofty expectations, losing to South Dakota State 20-3.
New head coach Brennan Marion speaks in a press conference, Jan. 8, 2025. The Cal Expo stadium can house 20,000 spectators. (Photo taken by Brionna Woody, graphic created in Canva by Chris D. Johnson)
BREAKING: Cal Expo board votes unanimously to enter exclusive negotiations with Sac State
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • August 28, 2025
By rebuilding and renovating the horse racing track, Sacramento State and Cal Expo enter an exclusive negotiation window for building a football stadium, with plans to play Hornet football at Cal Expo in 2026.
Sacramento State’s defense dominated the final scrimmage Aug. 16, 2025. The group recorded four interceptions, two fumbles and six sacks.
The Big Sky isn’t the limit: Sac State prepares for a program-defining fall
Jack Dann, Sports Editor • August 23, 2025
Sacramento State prepares for its Big Sky farewell as the Hornets set their sights towards FBS recognition.
The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports
The State Hornet Broadcast: ASI election results, International student visa revoked, CFA protest and sports
Skylar Findlay and Jonathan Santiago May 20, 2025
The State Hornet Broadcast dives into the most recent news on campus such as the ASI election results, the revocation of international students’ visas, California Faculty Association protests, sports and more.
After stints at Arizona State and Georgia, ex-four star quarterback Jaden Rashada returns to Northern California to get his collegiate career back on track. Rashada signed with the Hornets on April 25, 2025.
Northern California high school legend returns home to rewrite his legacy
Jack Dann, Staffer • May 9, 2025
Sac State rocks the Big Sky Conference, adding former Georgia and Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada ahead of their potential FBS push.
The sign in front of Folsom Hall Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff and faculty who have been at Folsom Hall for over a decade complained of feeling ignored during the football team’s move.
Faculty and staff left feeling ignored and disrupted amidst football team’s Folsom Hall move
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.
Freshman Gur Libal stands ready to return an oncoming ball Thursday, April 26, 2025. Sac State lost to Montana 4-0 in the Big Sky Conference Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona.
Putting the season behind them, men’s tennis looks ahead to a bright future
Andrew A. Brown, Staffer • May 8, 2025
Sacramento State men’s tennis falls to Montana in the Big Sky Tournament, but they’re looking ahead to a break and the upcoming season.
Jackson Slater stands looking forward after a game. Slater was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. (Photo Courtesy of Sac State Athletics/Graphic created in Canva)
Draft Diaries: Jackson Slater leaves NFL Draft with dreams fulfilled and new goals on the horizon
Jack Freeman, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2025
Sac State offensive lineman Jackson Slater is now a Tennessee Titan. Hear what he had to say about the NFL Draft, social media’s reaction and his goals for the next level of football.
Redshirt sophomore Jakob Poturnak clinks helmets with his teammates Thursday, April 17, 2025. Poturnak had 10 hits, including a home run, over the 3-game series against GCU.
Hornets go antelope hunting in the high desert, return with first place in hand
Logan Chrisp, Staffer • May 6, 2025
Sac State outhit GCU baseball in series victory to take first place from WAC leaders.
Junior outfielder Faith Epperson yells in celebration after stealing third base Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Sac State won this game soundly, ending 9-1 against Pacific.
Bats as hot as the weather: Hornets win big versus Pacific
Cynsere Kelly, Staffer • May 6, 2025
Sac State softball beat Pacific in its final game before Big Sky Conference tournament play.
(L-R) Rick Barros III and Zach Chappell in The Nest before practice Nov. 17, 2022. The duo have played both high school and college basketball together in Sacramento.
Ballin’ since birth: Sac State basketball players aligned since day one
Nathan Uebelhoer December 13, 2022
Zach Chappell and Rick Barros III were born in the same hospital on the same day and now both play basketball for Sac State.
Graphic made in Canva by Evan Patocka
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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Managing editor Magaly Muñoz and sports staff writer Jordan Latimore sit down and talk to Samaad Hector, who left the Sacramento State men’s basketball team before the fall 2021 semester.
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