Nwachukwu carries Sacramento St. past Idaho 67-56
MOSCOW, Idaho -- Osi Nwachukwu had a career-high 20 points as Sacramento State defeated Idaho 67-56 on Saturday.
Joshua Patton had 14 points for Sacramento State (14-12, 7-10 Big Sky Conference). Chibueze Jacobs added 12 points.
Izayah Mauriohooho-Le'afa, who was second on the Hornets in scoring heading into the matchup with 10 points per game, finished with four points on 1-of-6 shooting.
Idaho totaled 19 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Trevon Allen had 21 points for the Vandals (7-20, 3-13). Quinton Forrest added 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Hornets leveled the season series against the Vandals with the win. Idaho defeated Sacramento State 67-53 on Feb. 3. Sacramento State takes on Montana State at home on Thursday. Idaho matches up against Northern Colorado on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gregg Morstein
- Matthew Rukasin
- Travis Schatzman
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington | 15-3 | - | 21-11 |
| Montana | 12-6 | 3 | 24-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 12-6 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Weber State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 17-18 |
| Portland State | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Northern Arizona | 7-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Idaho State | 7-11 | 8 | 14-20 |
| Idaho | 5-13 | 10 | 11-21 |
| Sacramento State | 4-14 | 11 | 10-24 |
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