The Hawks beat the Panthers 86-71; Duplessis led City with 33 points
Cosumnes River Defeats Sacramento City 86-71 on January 24, 2025
Cosumnes River took control in the second half to secure an 86-71 victory over Sacramento City on January 24, 2025, at Clark Court in Sacramento, CA. After a close first half, the Hawks pulled away with a dominant 44-point second half to extend their lead and close out the game with a comfortable win.
First Half: Tight Battle
Sacramento City came out strong in the first half, leading by 7 points at one point. Sidney Duplessis was a standout for the Panthers, scoring 14 of his 33 points in the first half. His performance, including a perfect 14-15 from the free-throw line, kept Sacramento City in the game. Exander Irving-Romero added 6 points, and Aaron Gillyard chipped in with 13, helping the Panthers maintain a narrow deficit.
On the other side, Cosumnes River kept pace, led by the consistent scoring of Mason Marsh (22 points) and Jake Williams (20 points). Marsh was particularly effective, shooting 7-10 from the field, including 8-8 from the free-throw line, while Williams hit 7-17 from the floor and contributed 9 rebounds. The Hawks shot 50% from the field in the first half, but the Panthers kept it close, ending the first 20 minutes with a 42-35 lead for Cosumnes River.
Second Half: Cosumnes River Pulls Away
The second half saw Cosumnes River come alive, with the Hawks turning a 7-point lead into a comfortable 15-point advantage by the end of the game. Brian Unachukwu added a solid 20 points and 12 rebounds, providing a strong inside presence for the Hawks. While Sacramento City struggled with their three-point shooting (5-24 overall) and turnovers (12 total), Cosumnes River capitalized on their efficient shooting and ability to get to the free-throw line, converting 25-35 attempts (71.4%).
Mason Marsh's all-around game (22 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist) and the continued strong performances of Jake Williams and Devon Haynes (11 points, 3 assists) allowed the Hawks to extend their lead throughout the second half. Sacramento City fought hard, but they couldn't match Cosumnes River's offensive efficiency and depth.
Key Performances
Sacramento City:
- Sidney Duplessis: 33 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist
- Aaron Gillyard: 13 points, 1 rebound
- Exander Irving-Romero: 6 points
- Brandon Hayward: 5 points
- Jayden Ferreira: 0 points
Cosumnes River:
- Mason Marsh: 22 points, 6 rebounds
- Brian Unachukwu: 20 points, 12 rebounds
- Jake Williams: 20 points, 9 rebounds
- Devon Haynes: 11 points, 3 assists
- Kainoa Marasco: Did not play
Team Stats
Sacramento City:
- 24-57 (42.1% FG), 5-24 (20.8% 3P), 18-21 (85.7% FT)
Cosumnes River:
- 30-60 (50.0% FG), 1-3 (33.3% 3P), 25-35 (71.4% FT)
