Hornets Secure Victory Over Bengals in Solid Win
Monday, March 2, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Hornet Pavilion
Sacramento State Hornets 83, Idaho State Bengals 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Idaho State Bengals vs Sacramento State Hornets?
Sacramento State Hornets beat Idaho State Bengals 83-65 at Hornet Pavilion on March 2, 2026.
Who was favored in Idaho State Bengals vs Sacramento State Hornets?
Idaho State Bengals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the Sacramento State Hornets triumphed over the Idaho State Bengals with a final score of 83-65 at Hornet Pavilion. This victory marks a significant moment for the Hornets, who have struggled throughout the season with a record of 10-20, but managed to break a seven-game losing streak with this win. The Hornets had been averaging 80.7 points per game while allowing 84.8, indicating a high-scoring but defensively vulnerable style of play. In contrast, the Bengals, with a record of 12-19, had been averaging 71.9 points scored and 80.1 points allowed, showcasing their own struggles in recent games.
The Hornets entered this game with a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, while the Bengals had a record of 2-8 in their last ten outings. Sacramento State's home record stood at 3-3, while Idaho State struggled significantly on the road, posting an away record of 0-5. Previous meetings between the two teams this season had not favored the Hornets, as they had lost the last two encounters, including a 75-71 victory for Sacramento State back in January 2025, followed by losses of 84-97 and 66-83 in the subsequent meetings.
In terms of injury reports, the block does not specify any players affected for either team, which suggests that both squads may have had their full rosters available for this contest. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Idaho State favored by a spread of 1.5 points, with a total set at 160.5. The odds reflected the close nature of the matchup, but the Hornets' performance on the court clearly outperformed expectations.
The game conditions at Hornet Pavilion were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Hornets capitalized on their home advantage. The scoring plays highlighted key moments in the second half, including a notable 24-foot three-point jumper by Jahni Summers, which pushed the Hornets' lead to 83-63. The Hornets' ability to score consistently, particularly in the second half, was crucial to their success, as they maintained control and extended their lead over the Bengals.
Overall, the Hornets' victory not only breaks their losing streak but also serves as a confidence booster as they look to finish the season strong. The Bengals, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their away performance as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IDST -1.5 | 160.5 o -112 / u -108 | Idaho State Bengals -112 · Sacramento State Hornets -108 |
Leaders
- PointsProphet Johnson20Sacramento State Hornets
- AssistsArman Madi7Sacramento State Hornets
- ReboundsArman Madi11Sacramento State Hornets
- PointsLouis Bond15Idaho State Bengals
- AssistsJamison Guerra6Idaho State Bengals
- ReboundsBlake Daberkow6Idaho State Bengals
Recent form
Sacramento State Hornets
Last 10: 3-7Streak L780.7 scored · 84.8 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L61-82at Montana State BobcatsFeb 28
- L73-81at Montana GrizzliesFeb 27
- L80-86vs Idaho VandalsFeb 22
- L94-102vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 20
- L74-79at Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 15
- L79-95at Northern Colorado BearsFeb 13
- L73-74vs Portland State VikingsFeb 8
- W104-90vs Weber State WildcatsFeb 3
- W86-79vs Montana GrizzliesFeb 1
- W83-80vs Montana State BobcatsJan 30
Idaho State Bengals
Last 10: 2-8Streak L171.9 scored · 80.1 allowed per game0-5 away
- L73-83vs Weber State WildcatsFeb 28
- W91-76vs Montana State BobcatsFeb 21
- W73-69vs Montana GrizzliesFeb 20
- L69-99at Idaho VandalsFeb 14
- L75-88at Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 13
- L61-69vs Northern Colorado BearsFeb 7
- L73-79vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 6
- L65-88at Portland State VikingsFeb 3
- L79-81at Weber State WildcatsJan 31
- L60-69at Montana GrizzliesJan 24
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
Box score
| Stat | Idaho State Bengals | Sacramento State Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-58 | 29-54 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 6-29 | 7-18 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 39 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 18-23 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 29 |
| Assists | 14 | 21 |
| Steals | 5 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 36 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 7 | 90 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-52Prophet Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half29-53Prophet Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-53Gus Etchison makes 23-foot three point jumper (Blake Daberkow assists)
- 2nd Half32-55Mark Lavrenov makes layup (Shaqir O'Neal assists)
- 2nd Half32-56Shaqir O'Neal makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-57Shaqir O'Neal makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-57Gus Etchison makes layup
- 2nd Half35-57Quin Patterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-57Quin Patterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-58Mark Lavrenov makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-59Mark Lavrenov makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-59Quin Patterson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Martin Kheil assists)
- 2nd Half39-61Arman Madi makes layup
- 2nd Half39-63Romari Robinson makes layup (Shaqir O'Neal assists)
- 2nd Half39-65Prophet Johnson makes layup (Romari Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half42-65Louis Bond makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamison Guerra assists)
- 2nd Half44-65Lachlan Brewer makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Jamison Guerra assists)
- 2nd Half45-65Louis Bond makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-65Louis Bond makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-67Jayden Teat makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half50-67Louis Bond makes layup (Connor Hollenbeck assists)
- 2nd Half50-68Prophet Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-69Prophet Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Louis Bond makes layup (Blake Daberkow assists)
- 2nd Half52-71Jahni Summers makes layup (Arman Madi assists)
- 2nd Half52-73Arman Madi makes layup (Prophet Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half52-74Arman Madi makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-74Jamison Guerra makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half54-76Prophet Johnson makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-76Connor Hollenbeck makes layup
- 2nd Half57-76Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-78Jahni Summers makes layup (Taj Glover assists)
- 2nd Half58-78Blake Daberkow makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-78Blake Daberkow makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-78Connor Hollenbeck makes layup (Jamison Guerra assists)
- 2nd Half62-78Connor Hollenbeck makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-80Prophet Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half63-80Blake Daberkow makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-83Jahni Summers makes 24-foot three point jumper (Arman Madi assists)
- 2nd Half65-83Blake Daberkow makes layup (Louis Bond assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Sacramento State Hornets, below favours Idaho State Bengals.
Venue
- Hornet PavilionSacramento, CA
- Attendance3016
- OfficialsChris Hudson, Matthew Rukasin, John Hampton
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