King's 23 points not enough as Napa Valley beats the Panthers 76-60 in a Wednesday afternoon matinee
Napa Valley Defeats Sacramento City 76-60 in Impressive Win
On November 6, 2024, Napa Valley earned a commanding 76-60 victory over Sacramento City, improving their record to 3-1. Napa Valley's Rose Jamison led the charge with a stellar performance, scoring 36 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while Sacramento City struggled with shooting accuracy, particularly from the three-point line.
First Half: Napa Valley Takes Control
Napa Valley dominated early, building a 9-point lead in the first quarter with a strong performance from Jamison. Sacramento City struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 28.9% from the field in the first half (10-35). Kamaya Jones and Sierra Tuliau were the primary offensive threats for Sacramento City, but they couldn't keep pace with Napa Valley's well-rounded attack.
Sacramento City's defense allowed Jamison to control the game early, as she scored 16 points in the first half alone. Napa Valley's overall team play and effective shooting (42.9% in the first half) gave them a comfortable 30-21 lead heading into the break.
Second Half: Napa Valley Pulls Away
The second half saw Napa Valley maintain their momentum. Kamilah Tiongco added 16 points, and Marticia Pollard contributed with 6 points and 10 rebounds, helping Napa Valley extend their lead. The team's shooting efficiency remained strong, as they finished 24-56 (42.9%) from the field and 35.7% from three-point range.
Sacramento City fought hard, but their shooting woes continued, especially from beyond the arc, where they made only 5 of 34 attempts (14.7%). Despite strong efforts from Kyshanti King, who finished with 23 points on 8-24 shooting, and Joyce Mulumba, who had 13 points and 19 rebounds, Sacramento City couldn't generate enough offense to close the gap.
Key Performances
Napa Valley: Rose Jamison was the star of the game, finishing with 36 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Tiongco added 16 points, and Pollard contributed 6 points and 10 rebounds, helping Napa Valley to a well-rounded performance.
Sacramento City: Kyshanti King was the top scorer for Sacramento City, putting up 23 points despite shooting struggles. Joyce Mulumba had a strong rebounding game, grabbing 19 boards, while Sierra Tuliau chipped in with 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Team Stats
Napa Valley: 24-56 (42.9% FG), 5-14 (35.7% 3P), 23-31 (74.2% FT)
Sacramento City: 24-83 (28.9% FG), 5-34 (14.7% 3P), 7-9 (77.8% FT)
