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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Senior linebacker Armon Bailey makes sure to stay locked into the turf, avoiding a fault during the broad jump event Thursday, March 14, 2024. Bailey was a vital centerpiece in the Hornets’ defense.
Hornets showcase skills at Sac State pro day with NFL scouts in attendance
Orlando Fuller, Staffer • March 25, 2024
Sacramento State Hornets shine at their pro day for a chance in professional leagues like the NFL, UFL or CFL.
Sophomore Adam Chodur getting ready to return in his singles match against Northern Arizona University freshman Semen Agynskyy on Friday, March 15, 2024. Chodur won his singles match after winning a tiebreak in his second set, but the Hornets would lose the match 4-3.
First tennis home loss comes from rival’s rackets
Ryan Lorenz, Staffer • March 20, 2024
Sac State men’s tennis lost their first game at home against Big Sky Conference rival Northern Arizona University on Friday, but had a dominating win against Seattle University on Sunday.
Freshman Irene Riva in her singles match against Weber State Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Hornets extended their winning streak to eight behind four singles wins.
Sac State women’s tennis rallies in singles for eighth straight win
Jahson Nahal, Staffer • March 19, 2024
Sacramento State women’s tennis won its first Big Sky Conference match of the season against Weber State extending their winning streak to eight
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
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.
Sophomore first baseman JP Smith swings and misses against Fresno State at John Smith Field Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Smith went one for three against the Bulldogs with one single and one walk.
Sac State’s rematch ends in vain against Fresno State
Kai Arellano, Staffer • March 15, 2024
Sac State loses the rematch to Fresno State in a close game. The Hornets’ defense has faltered to a point where changes need to be made for them to have more success in the conference.
Sac State sophomore midfielder Hasan Alsakati surveys the field for an open teammate during a friendly against Chico State on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The game ended in a 0-0 draw after both goalkeepers made important saves.
Spring opener ends in stalemate for Sac State
Adam Camarena, Staffer • March 15, 2024
Sacramento State plays a scoreless draw against Chico State thanks to a strong defensive effort to begin spring matches.
Freshman forward Summah Hanson, distance runner Brandon Moreno, sophomores Kara Houghton and guard Benthe Versteeg, junior Zoe Ewell and senior third baseman Lewa Day all broke individual and season records in February of the spring semester. Six total records were broken by the Hornets and three more were tied. (Photos by Brionna Woody and Rinn Lee, photos courtesy of Sac State Athletics and Rhianna Kahley / NAU Athletics, graphic created in Canva by Ryan Lorenz)
Sac State finishes a month full of records
Ryan Lorenz, Staffer • March 15, 2024
Gymnastics, basketball, softball and track and field put themselves in the Sacramento State record book in February.
Freshman guard Lina Falk shoots a three-pointer against Northern Arizona Sunday March 10, 2024. Falk had 22 points over Sac State’s two Big Sky Tournament games.
Sac State women’s basketball falls in Big Sky Tournament second round
Jahson Nahal, Staffer • March 14, 2024
The Sac State women’s basketball season came to an end after losing to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in the second round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
Senior mens tennis player Mark Keki gets ready for another serve Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Sacramento State tennis courts. Keki won the first set in his singles match, with the match ending unfinished.
Sac State men’s tennis stays golden at home
Ryan Lorenz, Staffer • March 13, 2024
Sac State men’s tennis now hold a 8-4 record after beating Hawaii and William Jessup in the Golden State Invitational.
Sac State mimics the celebration of sophomore first baseman JP Smith after his home run against Utah Valley on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Smith went three for five and scored three times against the Wolverines in the third game of the series.
Sac State wins their first conference series against Utah Valley
Kai Arellano, Staffer • March 12, 2024
Sac State plays Utah Valley in first WAC series and wins 2-1.
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
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
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.
Freshman guard Lina Falk guards the opposing ball handler against Idaho State Saturday March. 9, 2024. Falk scored a total of 17 points to help the Hornets advance to the second round of the Big Sky Tournament.
Sac State women’s basketball dominates fourth quarter in Big Sky Tournament win
Jahson Nahal, Staffer • March 9, 2024
Sac State women’s basketball beat the Idaho State Bengals to advance to the second round of the Big Sky Conference tournament, thanks to a controlling fourth quarter.
The Sacramento State women’s basketball team huddled up prior to their game against Portland State Saturday March 2, 2024. Sac State is facing Idaho State in the first round of the womens basketball Big Sky Tournament on Saturday.
‘It’s do-or-die’: The women’s Big Sky Tournament tips off Saturday
Jahson Nahal, Staffer • March 8, 2024
The women’s basketball Big Sky Tournament begins on Saturday where all 10 teams will compete to earn the title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament
(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.
Anything But Sports! Ep. 1
Anything But Sports! Ep. 1
Siany Harts February 2, 2024
Come along with Siany Harts on her mission to discover who athletes are at their core, beyond the sport they play. This episode features Sacramento State wide receiver Devin Gandy for a discussion about childhood memories, go-to McDonald’s orders and more. No topic is off the table, as long as it’s Anything But Sports!
VIDEO
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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