NCAAB · Final

Sacramento State Edges Presbyterian in Close Contest

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Hornet Pavilion

Sacramento State Hornets 64, Presbyterian Blue Hose 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Sacramento State Hornets?

Sacramento State Hornets beat Presbyterian Blue Hose 64-62 at Hornet Pavilion on November 16, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Sacramento State Hornets triumphed over the Presbyterian Blue Hose with a final score of 64-62. This game, held at Hornet Pavilion, showcased the resilience of the Hornets, who improved their home record to 4-2 while the Blue Hose fell to 3-4 overall.

The Hornets entered the game with a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, struggling with a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup. They had averaged 73.5 points scored per game while allowing 77.3 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 83.8 points scored and 81.4 points allowed. In contrast, the Blue Hose had a better recent record of 6-4, though they were coming off a loss against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Presbyterian averaged 71.0 points scored and allowed 70.2 points in their last ten games, showing a more balanced performance.

At home, Sacramento State had recorded two wins and three losses, while Presbyterian's away record was 3-2. The Hornets had previously faced Presbyterian, but no specific results from prior meetings were provided in the block. This matchup was particularly significant as both teams were looking to improve their standings early in the season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this encounter. The market had listed Sacramento State as the favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure a victory.

The game conditions were not detailed, but the atmosphere in Hornet Pavilion likely contributed to the Hornets' performance. As the game progressed, the scoring plays highlighted the intense competition. Notably, the Hornets made a series of crucial baskets in the second half, including a layup by Prophet Johnson that brought them ahead late in the game. The final moments saw both teams exchanging points, with Shaqir O'Neal sealing the victory for Sacramento State with a free throw.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling contest that showcased the determination of both teams, with Sacramento State ultimately emerging victorious in a nail-biting finish.

Leaders

PointsJeremiah Cherry17Sacramento State Hornets
AssistsMikey Williams5Sacramento State Hornets
ReboundsJeremiah Cherry10Sacramento State Hornets
PointsCarl Parrish14Presbyterian Blue Hose
AssistsJonah Pierce3Presbyterian Blue Hose
ReboundsJonah Pierce14Presbyterian Blue Hose

Recent form

Sacramento State Hornets

Last 10: 3-7Streak L273.5 scored · 77.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

L73-77at UC Davis AggiesNov 15
L87-92vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 12
W86-76vs Jessup WarriorsNov 8
W103-79vs Dominican (CA) PenguinsNov 5
L70-83at Weber State WildcatsMar 9
L56-59at Portland State VikingsMar 4
L60-87vs Montana State BobcatsMar 1
L54-60vs Montana GrizzliesFeb 28
L66-83at Idaho State BengalsFeb 23
W80-77at Weber State WildcatsFeb 21

Presbyterian Blue Hose

Last 10: 6-4Streak L171 scored · 70.2 allowed per game3-2 away

L61-81at South Carolina GamecocksNov 13
W63-61at Georgia State PanthersNov 11
W68-64vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 8
W105-76vs Bluefield Ramblin' RamsNov 5
L55-76vs Navy MidshipmenNov 4
L69-74at Radford HighlandersMar 7
W68-57vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsMar 1
W64-59at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 26
W80-73at Radford HighlandersFeb 22
L77-81vs Winthrop EaglesFeb 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15
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	Presbyterian Blue Hose	Sacramento State Hornets
Field goals	23-59	22-48
Field goal %	39	46
Three-pointers	3-21	2-11
Three-point %	14	18
Free throws	13-21	18-25
Free throw %	62	72
Rebounds	34	36
Offensive rebounds	14	10
Defensive rebounds	20	26
Assists	12	13
Steals	11	4
Blocks	1	6
Turnovers	11	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	10
Fast-break points	8	22
Points in the paint	40	38
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	11	3

How the scoring went

1st Half36-25Iverson King made Two Point Tip Shot.
1st Half36-27Jeremiah Cherry made Layup. Assisted by Mikey Williams.
2nd Half36-28Shaqir O'Neal made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-29Shaqir O'Neal made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-29Jonah Pierce made Jumper. Assisted by Iverson King.
2nd Half38-31Shaqir O'Neal made Layup.
2nd Half39-31Jaylen Peterson made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-31Jaylen Peterson made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-33Jeremiah Cherry made Layup.
2nd Half42-33Jonah Pierce made Dunk. Assisted by Jaylen Peterson.
2nd Half44-33Triston Wilson made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half44-35Shaqir O'Neal made Layup.
2nd Half46-35Jaylen Peterson made Dunk. Assisted by Jonah Pierce.
2nd Half46-37Jeremiah Cherry made Layup.
2nd Half46-40Jahni Summers made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikey Williams.
2nd Half48-40Jonah Pierce made Layup.
2nd Half48-42Mikey Williams made Layup.
2nd Half48-43Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-44Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-45Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-45Triston Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-45Triston Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-45Carl Parrish made Layup. Assisted by Khalon Hudson.
2nd Half52-47Jeremiah Cherry made Jumper. Assisted by Jayden Teat.
2nd Half54-47Jaylen Peterson made Layup. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
2nd Half54-49Jayden Teat made Layup. Assisted by Mikey Williams.
2nd Half56-49Carl Parrish made Layup. Assisted by Jonah Pierce.
2nd Half58-49Jaylen Peterson made Layup.
2nd Half58-50Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-52Jeremiah Cherry made Layup. Assisted by Shaqir O'Neal.
2nd Half60-52Triston Wilson made Layup.
2nd Half60-53Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-54Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-56Jeremiah Cherry made Jumper. Assisted by Prophet Johnson.
2nd Half60-58Jeremiah Cherry made Layup.
2nd Half60-60Brandon Gardner made Jumper. Assisted by Prophet Johnson.
2nd Half60-62Prophet Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half62-62Jaylen Peterson made Dunk. Assisted by Triston Wilson.
2nd Half62-63Prophet Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-64Shaqir O'Neal made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Sacramento State Hornets, below favours Presbyterian Blue Hose.