Sacramento State at Pacific
STOCKTON, Calif. (Interstat) — The Pacific Tigers, riding a three-game winning streak, will host the Sacramento State Hornets in a non-conference men’s basketball game on Saturday at the A.C. Spanos Center.
Pacific (5-2) has found its rhythm after a two-game skid, most recently defeating Jacksonville 68-53 on the road Tuesday. The Tigers have been bolstered by a balanced attack, with Elias Ralph posting a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, TJ Wainwright adding 15 points and seven boards, and Isaac Jack contributing 11 points and nine rebounds in the win.
The Hornets (4-4) are coming off a dominant 94-46 home victory over San Francisco State on Tuesday. Guard Prophet Johnson and forward Jahni Summers each scored 21 points in the rout, while Mikey Williams dished out eight assists. Despite the lopsided win, Sacramento State has struggled on the road this season, with double-digit losses at California and UCLA in its last two games away from home.
The matchup pits Pacific’s steady momentum against a Sacramento State squad seeking its first road win against a Division I opponent. The Hornets will look to carry the offensive firepower from their last outing into a hostile environment. The Tigers will aim to use their recent defensive form, having held opponents to an average of 58.6 points during their winning streak, to protect their home court.