| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAC | 34 | 40 | 74 |
| SUU | 38 | 39 | 77 |
Better scores 20 in Southern Utah's 77-74 victory
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Brandon Better made three 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Southern Utah defeated Sacramento State 77-74 on Saturday.
Dwayne Morgan and Jamal Aytes added 13 points each and Christian Musoko 10 for the Thunderbirds (11-16, 5-11 Big Sky), who snapped a three-game losing streak.
The Hornets used a 24-8 run to take 66-63 lead with four minutes left. The game was tied at 71 with 1:28 to go but Morgan made two free throws and Dre Marin added his only points on a layup with 17 seconds left. Jordan Tolbert responded with a quick 3-pointer but Better added two more free throws and a 3-point try by Justin Strings missed.
Southern Utah led by four points at halftime then opened the second half outscoring Sacramento State 17-8, including seven points from Better.
Strings scored 17 points and Tolbert 16 for the Hornets (6-23, 3-13), who have lost eight straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Marc A. Beasley
- Brent Watts
- Riel Banaria
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Colorado | 6-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Montana | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-8 |
| Portland State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Idaho State | 3-2 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Idaho | 3-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Montana State | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Northern Arizona | 2-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Eastern Washington | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Weber State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 7-12 |
| Sacramento State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 5-0 | - | 13-6 |
| Grand Canyon | 3-1 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Seattle U | 3-1 | 1.5 | 8-10 |
| Tarleton State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-12 |
| California Baptist | 2-2 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| Utah Tech | 2-2 | 2.5 | 6-13 |
| Southern Utah | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-4 | 4.5 | 8-11 |
| UT Arlington | 0-4 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
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