NCAAB · Final

Gauchos Edge Hornets in Close Contest

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Hornet Pavilion

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 92, Sacramento State Hornets 87, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs Sacramento State Hornets?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat Sacramento State Hornets 92-87 at Hornet Pavilion on November 11, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at Hornet Pavilion, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos narrowly defeated the Sacramento State Hornets with a final score of 92-87. This game showcased the Gauchos' strong start to the season, maintaining their undefeated record of 3-0, while the Hornets improved their home record to 2-1. The contest was notable not only for its competitiveness but also for the high-scoring nature of both teams, reflecting their recent form.

The Sacramento State Hornets entered the game with a mixed record of 2-1 at home and a 3-7 record over their last ten games, which included a two-game winning streak. Their recent performances saw them averaging 75.0 points scored and allowing 76.8 points in their last five games, indicating a tendency towards high-scoring affairs. In their most recent outings, the Hornets secured victories against the Jessup Warriors and the Dominican (CA) Penguins, scoring 86 and 103 points respectively. However, their overall defensive struggles were evident, as they had allowed an average of 74.6 points over the season.

On the other hand, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos have been in impressive form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and a current winning streak of two games. They averaged 78.8 points scored and allowed 73.7 points during this stretch, showcasing a balanced offensive and defensive approach. Their latest victories included a strong performance against the San José State Spartans, where they won 85-74, and a commanding victory over the San Francisco State Gators, winning 98-67. The Gauchos displayed their scoring prowess throughout the game against the Hornets, maintaining their momentum from previous matches.

In terms of home versus away performance, the Hornets had a home record of 2-4, while the Gauchos were 5-1 at home and 2-2 on the road before this matchup. This game was crucial for both teams, as it could impact their confidence and standings moving forward in the season.

The two teams had not faced each other recently, making this matchup particularly intriguing for fans and analysts alike. The absence of historical context added an element of unpredictability to the game, with both teams looking to establish dominance early in the season.

Injuries did not play a significant role in this game, as the block did not mention any key players missing from either side. This allowed both teams to field their strongest lineups, contributing to the intensity of the contest.

The betting market had set the odds reflecting the Gauchos' strong form, with their win probability at 0.0 for the Hornets, indicating they were not favored to win this matchup according to the market.

As the game unfolded, the conditions at Hornet Pavilion were conducive to an exciting basketball atmosphere, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The scoring plays highlighted key moments in the second half, including free throws by Miro Little and a dunk by Jeremiah Cherry, which kept the game competitive until the final buzzer.

Overall, this matchup between the Sacramento State Hornets and the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos was a testament to the competitive spirit of college basketball, with both teams demonstrating their strengths and weaknesses. The Gauchos' ability to secure the win in a tightly contested game will likely serve as a confidence booster as they continue their season.

Leaders

PointsMikey Williams30Sacramento State Hornets
AssistsProphet Johnson6Sacramento State Hornets
ReboundsProphet Johnson11Sacramento State Hornets
PointsColin Smith17UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
AssistsMiro Little8UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
ReboundsColin Smith7UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Recent form

Sacramento State Hornets

Last 10: 3-7Streak W269.7 scored · 74.6 allowed per game2-4 at home

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
L61-65vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksFeb 15
L61-77vs Northern Colorado BearsFeb 14

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Last 10: 7-3Streak W278.8 scored · 73.7 allowed per game2-2 away

W85-74vs San José State SpartansNov 8
W98-67vs San Francisco State GatorsNov 5
L51-69at UC San Diego TritonsMar 15
W78-72at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 14
W71-66vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 13
L88-97vs UC Irvine AnteatersMar 9
L77-103at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 2
W96-77vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 28
W58-56at Long Beach State BeachFeb 23
W86-56vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 21

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

Box score

Stat	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos	Sacramento State Hornets
Field goals	30-63	31-59
Field goal %	48	53
Three-pointers	13-27	10-21
Three-point %	48	48
Free throws	19-25	15-23
Free throw %	76	65
Rebounds	36	33
Offensive rebounds	10	8
Defensive rebounds	26	25
Assists	18	18
Steals	9	6
Blocks	1	6
Turnovers	8	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	12
Fast-break points	14	15
Points in the paint	30	34
Fouls	19	18
Largest lead	13	6

How the scoring went

2nd Half59-53Mikey Williams made Layup.
2nd Half59-54Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-54Jason Fontenet II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hosana Kitenge.
2nd Half62-55Jeremiah Cherry made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-56Jeremiah Cherry made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-56CJ Shaw made Layup. Assisted by Colin Smith.
2nd Half65-56CJ Shaw made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-56Jason Fontenet II made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half68-57Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-60Prophet Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Cherry.
2nd Half68-62Mikey Williams made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Cherry.
2nd Half71-62Aidan Mahaney made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half71-65Prophet Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Cherry.
2nd Half71-67Prophet Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half73-67Jason Fontenet II made Layup. Assisted by Zion Sensley.
2nd Half75-67Aidan Mahaney made Layup.
2nd Half76-67Aidan Mahaney made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-69Prophet Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half78-69Aidan Mahaney made Jumper.
2nd Half81-69Colin Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Miro Little.
2nd Half81-70Jeremiah Cherry made Free Throw.
2nd Half81-71Jeremiah Cherry made Free Throw.
2nd Half84-71Colin Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zion Sensley.
2nd Half84-73Mikey Williams made Layup.
2nd Half84-74Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half84-75Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half84-76Mikey Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half84-78Prophet Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half85-78Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half86-78Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half86-80Jeremiah Cherry made Dunk. Assisted by Prophet Johnson.
2nd Half87-80Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-80Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-82Jeremiah Cherry made Dunk. Assisted by Mikey Williams.
2nd Half89-82Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half90-82Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half90-85Mikey Williams made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half91-85Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half92-85Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half92-87Jahni Summers made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours Sacramento State Hornets, below favours UC Santa Barbara Gauchos.