In a wild college basketball clash, California Baptist University edged out Sacramento State, 74-67. The game, played in Riverside, California, was packed with energy and impressive moments from both sides.
Martel Williams stood out for the Lancers, dropping 14 points and grabbing five boards. He just seemed to have a knack for making big plays when it mattered most.
Thomas Ndong chipped in with 12 points. He was a force on the glass, pulling down a whopping 17 rebounds.
That presence in the paint? Pretty much a game-changer for Cal Baptist. It’s not every day you see someone dominate the boards like that.
Jayden Jackson came off the bench and made his mark too. He hit 4 of 7 from deep and ended up with 12 points.
Those timely threes gave the Lancers the cushion they needed. It’s always nice when your bench can step up and deliver.
On the Sacramento State side, there were some bright spots. Jahni Summers led the Hornets with 21 points and picked up two steals.
He was all over the court, making tough shots and playing solid defense. Mikey Williams added 18 points and dished out five assists.
Jayden Teat tossed in nine points, helping keep Sacramento State in the mix. The Hornets definitely didn’t go down without a fight.
- Martel Williams led Cal Baptist with 14 points and five rebounds.
- Thomas Ndong put up 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.
- Jayden Jackson hit key threes off the bench.
- Jahni Summers paced Sacramento State with 21 points.
- Mikey Williams chipped in 18 points and five assists.
With this win, Cal Baptist moves to 10-3. That’s a strong spot to be in, and they’re starting to look like a real threat in their conference.
Playing well in close games can only help as the season rolls on. Their depth and balanced scoring? Not easy to prepare for if you’re an opponent.
The Lancers have some tough games coming up, so they’ll need to keep this momentum going. Martel Williams and Thomas Ndong are going to be key, no question.
And let’s not forget about the bench—guys like Jayden Jackson could swing a game or two down the line.
Sacramento State drops to 4-7 after this one. It’s not the result they wanted, but there were some encouraging performances.
Jahni Summers and Mikey Williams showed they can lead the way. Still, the Hornets have to tighten up defensively and find more reliable scoring if they want to get back on track.
They’ll need everyone locked in and contributing. There’s potential here, but it’s going to take a real team effort.
Conclusion
California Baptist and Sacramento State put on quite a show. The game was packed with energy and plenty of surprises.
Key players stepped up when it mattered, and you could feel the tension with every possession. There were moments when you just had to wonder who’d come out on top.
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