City loses to Siskiyous 83-79; Ferreira (21) and Gillyard (20) led the offense
Siskiyous Edges Sacramento City 83-79 in Thrilling Contest
Siskiyous overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Sacramento City 83-79 in a thrilling contest on November 15, 2024. Despite a late-game push by Sacramento City, Siskiyous' dominant second half, combined with stellar free-throw shooting, secured the victory.
First Half: Sacramento City Takes the Lead
Sacramento City started strong, leading 33-30 at halftime. The team's offense, led by Jayden Ferreira (21 points), was powered by a 13-point contribution from Ferreira in the opening half, which helped the visitors take a slight edge into the locker room. Aaron Gillyard added 20 points for Sacramento City, but they struggled with their shooting efficiency, hitting only 37% from the field and 34.2% from beyond the arc.
Siskiyous had difficulty finding their rhythm in the first half, with Jacob Dallas providing a spark by scoring 25 points overall. However, the team shot only 39% from the field in the opening period. Jeremiah Collins was effective, going 13-of-14 from the free-throw line, but Siskiyous struggled from the outside, hitting no three-pointers in the first half.
Second Half: Siskiyous Pull Ahead
The second half saw a shift in momentum as Siskiyous turned up their offensive game. They outscored Sacramento City 53-46, fueled by a much-improved shooting performance and dominant free-throw shooting, finishing the game 37-of-44 (84.1%) from the charity stripe. Collins continued to thrive, adding 19 points overall with a perfect 13-of-14 performance from the free-throw line. Dallas contributed heavily with 13 rebounds and 25 total points, proving to be a dominant force in the second half.
Sacramento City struggled to maintain their lead as their shooting woes continued. Gillyard, despite his 20 points, had a tough night shooting (8-of-21 from the field). The team also faltered in their free-throw shooting, finishing at just 60% (12-of-20). The game became tight in the final minutes, but Siskiyous' efficiency from the line kept them in front.
Key Performances
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Siskiyous: Jacob Dallas was the star, finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Jeremiah Collins added 19 points, with a perfect 13-of-14 from the free-throw line. Matthew McEwen also contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds off the bench.
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Sacramento City: Jayden Ferreira led the way with 21 points, while Aaron Gillyard added 20 points, although on inefficient shooting. Mulik Johnson contributed 6 points and 9 rebounds, while Exander Irving-Romero added 10 points off the bench.
Team Stats
- Sacramento City: 27-73 (37.0% FG), 13-38 (34.2% 3P), 12-20 (60.0% FT)
- Siskiyous: 23-59 (39.0% FG), 0-9 (0% 3P), 37-44 (84.1% FT)
