GREELEY, Colo. — Northern Colorado secured a narrow victory against Sacramento State, triumphing 68-64 on Saturday night, thanks in large part to Isaiah Hawthorne’s outstanding performance.
Hawthorne contributed 17 points for the Bears, managing to connect on 4 of 10 shots from the floor. His 3-point accuracy was impressive, hitting 3 of 5 attempts from beyond the arc, and he also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 6 of 8 attempts. With this victory, Northern Colorado improved its record to 14 wins and 5 losses, remaining unbeaten in the Big Sky Conference at 6-0.
In addition to Hawthorne, Langston Reynolds played a crucial role, scoring 14 points by making 5 of 6 shots from the field and sinking 4 of 5 free throws. He also grabbed seven rebounds, showcasing his all-around contribution. Jaron Rillie rounded out the scoring with 11 points, hitting 1 of 3 from the field and achieving an impressive free-throw percentage of 90, making 9 of 10 attempts. This victory marked the Bears’ eighth consecutive win, underlining their strong form this season.
On the opposing side, Jacob Holt was the standout performer for Sacramento State, amassing 25 points along with nine rebounds and four blocked shots. Mike Wilson added 11 points while also contributing seven rebounds and three steals. Lachlan Brewer rounded off the Hornets’ scoring with eight points and two steals, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Sacramento State’s record now stands at 5-13 and 1-4 in conference play.