Lassen Defeats Sacramento City 79-72 in Tight Contest
Lassen pulled off a hard-fought 79-72 victory over Sacramento City on November 14, 2024, at American River College. Despite a strong second-half effort from Sacramento City, Lassen's balanced scoring and efficient shooting helped them hold on to their lead and secure the win.
First Half: Lassen Builds Early Lead
Lassen came out of the gate strong, outscoring Sacramento City 34-24 in the first half. Elijah Blythe was a major factor, leading the team with 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting from the field. His efficient scoring and the team's ability to convert from the free-throw line (80%) helped them establish an early advantage. Brady Cooper was also solid, contributing 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Sterling Rivera chipped in with 14 points and 7 rebounds, making his presence felt in the first half.
Sacramento City struggled in the opening period, shooting just 41.8% from the field and failing to find consistent offensive flow. Sidney Duplessis was the lone bright spot, scoring 26 points on 9-of-18 shooting, but his efforts were not enough to keep his team in the game as they trailed by 10 points at halftime.
Second Half: Sacramento City Fights Back
In the second half, Sacramento City came out with renewed energy, cutting into Lassen's lead with a strong offensive showing. Duplessis continued to lead the charge, but his teammates struggled to provide consistent scoring support. Jayden Ferreira added 15 points, though his shooting was inefficient, finishing 6-of-18 from the field.
Lassen maintained their composure, as Jaydin Morin-Bishop provided steady production with 16 points and 4 assists. While Sacramento City cut the lead to within single digits, Lassen's defense and timely free throws allowed them to maintain control of the game. The visitors finished the game with 24-of-30 from the free-throw line, helping to seal the win despite Sacramento City's offensive improvements.
Key Performances
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Lassen: Elijah Blythe was outstanding, posting 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting. Sterling Rivera had a strong all-around performance with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jaydin Morin-Bishop also contributed 16 points, and Brady Cooper added 12 points and 6 rebounds.
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Sacramento City: Sidney Duplessis was the game's high scorer with 26 points, adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Jayden Ferreira struggled with his shooting but finished with 15 points. Jaydon Washington contributed 5 points and 7 rebounds, and Mulik Johnson added 4 points and 4 rebounds.
Team Stats
- Lassen: 24-46 (52.2% FG), 5-14 (35.7% 3P), 24-30 (80.0% FT)
- Sacramento City: 28-67 (41.8% FG), 9-24 (37.5% 3P), 9-18 (50.0% FT)