Simpson (CA) Red Hawks @ Sacramento State Hornets
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Simpson (CA) SUCA | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 36 | 40 | 76 |
Patton leads Sac State past Simpson University 76-27
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Joshua Patton posted a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds and Sacramento State opened its season with a 76-27 victory over NAIA member Simpson University on Friday night.
Patton knocked down 9 of 11 shots from the floor for the Hornets and six of his rebounds came on offense. Ethan Esposito and reserve Bryce Fowler scored 11 apiece, while Jordan Cooke-Harper snagged 11 rebounds off the bench.
Kon Anguik topped the Red Hawks with 11 points.
Sac State opened against Simpson last season and earned a 76-52 victory. The Hornets lead the all-time series 5-0. Sac State improved to 10-19 in season openers since becoming a Division I school.
Game Information
Sacramento, CA
Referee:Chris Rastatter
Referee:Jeff Ketchu
Referee:Nik Caruthers
2025-26 Standings
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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