Idaho State Tops Sacramento State in High-Scoring Affair
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Reed Gym
Idaho State Bengals 97, Sacramento State Hornets 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs Idaho State Bengals?
Idaho State Bengals beat Sacramento State Hornets 97-84 at Reed Gym on January 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Sacramento State Hornets vs Idaho State Bengals?
Idaho State Bengals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Idaho State Bengals triumphed over the Sacramento State Hornets with a final score of 97-84. This victory was particularly significant for Idaho State, who improved their home record to 5-2 at Reed Gym, while Sacramento State continued to struggle on the road, now holding an away record of 0-7.
Idaho State entered the game with a mixed recent form, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They had a scoring average of 77.4 points per game while allowing 70.0 points to their opponents. Their last five games had seen them win three, with an average of 78.6 points scored and 73.6 points allowed. Despite a recent loss to UC Davis, where they fell 83-93, they had shown resilience with wins against teams like Montana Western and Denver.
Conversely, Sacramento State struggled significantly, coming into the game with a 2-8 record over their last ten games and a losing streak of four. They averaged 73.0 points scored but allowed a troubling 79.9 points per game. Their last five games had only yielded one win, with an average of 78.2 points scored and 79.6 points allowed. Their most recent outing resulted in a loss to Cal State Northridge, where they were defeated 88-100.
The matchup at Reed Gym also featured a competitive betting line, with DraftKings setting the spread at Idaho State -8.5 and the total points over/under at 153.5. The moneyline odds reflected Idaho State as the favorite at -455, while Sacramento State was listed at +350.
In terms of head-to-head meetings, this game marked the third encounter between these two teams in the current season, with Idaho State having won one of the previous two matchups. Their last meeting on February 23, 2025, saw Idaho State secure a decisive victory at home with a score of 83-66.
Injury reports indicated no significant absences that would affect either team's performance. Both squads fielded their key players, allowing for a competitive game.
The conditions at Reed Gym were favorable for basketball, and fans witnessed a high-scoring affair that kept the energy levels high throughout the game. Idaho State's offensive display was particularly impressive, showcasing their ability to score efficiently and maintain pressure on Sacramento State's defense.
As the game unfolded, viewers noted several key scoring plays that highlighted Idaho State's dominance. Notable moments included free throws by Jamison Guerra and Louis Bond, which helped extend Idaho State's lead in the closing minutes. Sacramento State attempted to mount a comeback, with Arman Madi making a driving layup and free throw, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Overall, Idaho State's victory solidified their position as a competitive force in the league, while Sacramento State will need to regroup and address their struggles, particularly in away games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IDST -8.5 | 153.5 o -108 / u -112 | Sacramento State Hornets +350 · Idaho State Bengals -455 |
Leaders
- PointsJamison Guerra24Idaho State Bengals
- AssistsJamison Guerra6Idaho State Bengals
- ReboundsCaleb Van De Griend10Idaho State Bengals
- PointsMikey Williams34Sacramento State Hornets
- AssistsMikey Williams2Sacramento State Hornets
- ReboundsProphet Johnson9Sacramento State Hornets
Recent form
Idaho State Bengals
Last 10: 5-5Streak L177.4 scored · 70 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L83-93vs UC Davis AggiesDec 21
- W80-64vs Montana Western BulldogsDec 19
- L69-73at Utah Valley WolverinesDec 11
- W93-79vs Denver PioneersDec 6
- W68-59at Kansas City RoosDec 4
- W82-50vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 28
- L81-84vs Sam Houston BearkatsNov 26
- W89-51vs Justice LionsNov 21
- L55-64at Santa Clara BroncosNov 19
- L74-83at Seattle U RedhawksNov 16
Sacramento State Hornets
Last 10: 2-8Streak L473 scored · 79.9 allowed per game0-7 away
- L88-100at Cal State Northridge MatadorsDec 23
- L67-74at California Baptist LancersDec 21
- L88-110at Baylor BearsDec 3
- L54-68at Pacific TigersNov 30
- W94-46vs San Francisco State GatorsNov 26
- L67-91at California Golden BearsNov 22
- L48-79at UCLA BruinsNov 19
- W64-62vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 16
- L73-77at UC Davis AggiesNov 15
- L87-92vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Sacramento State Hornets | Idaho State Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-63 | 32-65 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 5-19 | 14-30 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 47 |
| Free throws | 27-37 | 19-27 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 29 |
| Assists | 7 | 19 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 30 |
| Fouls | 23 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 3 | 93 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half52-64Caleb Van De Griend makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-67Jamison Guerra makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caleb Van De Griend assists)
- 2nd Half52-68Jamison Guerra makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half54-68Prophet Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half54-69Lachlan Brewer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-70Lachlan Brewer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-70Mikey Williams makes 24-foot three pointer (Jayden Teat assists)
- 2nd Half57-72Caleb Van De Griend makes layup (Connor Hollenbeck assists)
- 2nd Half57-75Connor Hollenbeck makes 23-foot three point jumper (Gus Etchison assists)
- 2nd Half59-75Prophet Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-75Mikey Williams makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-77Caleb Van De Griend makes 1-foot dunk (Jamison Guerra assists)
- 2nd Half62-77Mark Lavrenov makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-79Blake Daberkow makes layup
- 2nd Half64-79Mikey Williams makes 22-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half64-81Blake Daberkow makes 8-foot hook shot (Martin Kheil assists)
- 2nd Half66-81Prophet Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half66-83Blake Daberkow makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot (Jamison Guerra assists)
- 2nd Half66-86Martin Kheil makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lachlan Brewer assists)
- 2nd Half67-86Prophet Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-86Prophet Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-87Blake Daberkow makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-88Blake Daberkow makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-88Prophet Johnson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half71-88Prophet Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half71-89Jamison Guerra makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-91Blake Daberkow makes 8-foot hook shot (Jamison Guerra assists)
- 2nd Half74-91Mikey Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Prophet Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half75-91Arman Madi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-91Arman Madi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-93Lachlan Brewer makes layup
- 2nd Half78-93Arman Madi makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half78-94Jamison Guerra makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-95Jamison Guerra makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-96Louis Bond makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-97Louis Bond makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-97Arman Madi makes driving layup
- 2nd Half81-97Arman Madi makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half82-97Jayden Teat makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-97Mark Lavrenov makes 0-foot tip in layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Idaho State Bengals, below favours Sacramento State Hornets.
Venue
- Reed GymPocatello, ID
- OfficialsRyan Holmes, Nate Melson, Ray Ames
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