SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Weber State triumphed over Sacramento State with a final score of 87-81. Blaise Threatt played a pivotal role in this victory, contributing 26 points to the team’s total. His exceptional performance also included nine rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, showcasing his all-around skills on the court.

Viljami Vartiainen also shined, achieving a personal best with 22 points, shooting 60% from the field with six successful three-pointers and perfect accuracy at the free-throw line. Trevor Henning complemented the scoring with 12 points, helping the Wildcats improve their record to 8-13 overall and 2-5 in the Big Sky Conference.

On the opposing side, Sacramento State struggled to find the same rhythm despite solid individual performances. Jacob Holt led the Hornets with 18 points, accompanied by six rebounds and a pair of steals. Julian Vaughns contributed significantly as well, finishing with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Mike Wilson added 14 points and six boards. This defeat left the Hornets with a record of 6-14 on the season, also standing at 2-5 in conference play.

The matchup highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams as they vied for crucial Big Sky Conference standings.