SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — Natalie Picton scored 21 points to lead Sacramento State to a 68-64 victory over Portland State in a women’s basketball game Saturday at Colberg Court.

The Hornets improved to 8-8 overall after holding off a late push from the Vikings, who fell to 5-10. Sacramento State built a 38-29 halftime lead behind 20 second-quarter points. Portland State rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets sealed the win by making five free throws in the final 24 seconds.

Picton added three assists for Sacramento State. Rubi Gray supported with 18 points. Kyleigh Brown led Portland State with 18 points and four assists. Cici Ellington added 13 points for the Vikings. Sacramento State capitalized on Portland State’s 19 turnovers, scoring 21 points off them.