Category Archives: Sports

Women of Sac State’s Combat U fight stereotypes, bring home championships

Originally published March 28, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Aranjot Kaur has always been a fighter. An accomplished mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete in India with a 3-0 record and national championship, Kaur began training at 14. She attributes … Continue reading

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Sacramento State announces plans to construct a new state-of-the-art football stadium

Originally published Sept. 26, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State announced today that the University will build a new state-of-the-art, multi-use sports and entertainment venue to replace Hornet Stadium and better position Hornet Athletics as a top program. Sac State … Continue reading

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Combat U’s boxing team will go head-to-head with UC Davis in the ring as Sacramento State expands Causeway Classic

Originally published July 26, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications This year’s Causeway Classic weekend will feature a few more hits. Providing the additional action will be the inaugural Causeway Boxing Classic, a full Sac State vs. UC Davis amateur … Continue reading

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Sacramento State partners with MMA great to create new pathway to education and athletic competition through Combat U

Originally published Jan. 19, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State and UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber have teamed up to offer a new program that will give students opportunities for education and competition in combat sports. Combat … Continue reading

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Homecoming Week is packed with festivities leading up to the big game

Originally published Oct. 25, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Every fall, the Sacramento State campus community comes together to celebrate Homecoming. The weeklong celebration includes activities for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community, culminating in one of the … Continue reading

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