Supporting Tamba, Leo DeBruhl also made a significant contribution, scoring 14 points. DeBruhl showcased his shooting skills, hitting 4 of 7 shots from the field, which included a single successful three-point attempt out of three tries, and he also converted 5 out of 6 free throw opportunities. Ty Johnson matched DeBruhl with 14 points as well, though he had a tougher time shooting, finishing with 6 out of 16 from the field and struggling from beyond the arc, where he went 0 for 3. He was able to secure 2 of 3 free throws throughout the game.
On the other side, Jacob Holt led the scoring for the Hornets with 17 points, also pulling down seven rebounds. He was a key figure for Sacramento State, who now sits at a 2-8 record. Julian Vaughns contributed significantly as well, netting 15 points, while EJ Neal rounded out the scoring for the Hornets with 10 points and notched two steals.