San Mateo beats Sac City 61-45 at the Calamar Classic at CRC
San Mateo Defeats Sacramento City 61-45
On November 21, 2024, Sacramento City fell to San Mateo, 61-45, in a tough road matchup. Despite a solid rebounding effort and defensive pressure, Sacramento City struggled offensively throughout the game, particularly with their shooting.
First Half: Slow Start for Sacramento City
San Mateo took control early in the game, leading 16-10 at the end of the first quarter. Sacramento City struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 30% from the field in the opening period. San Mateo's defense kept them in check, while Chozen Horn-Young led the way with 16 points. The second quarter saw Sacramento City only manage 12 points, and by halftime, San Mateo had built a 27-22 lead.
Second Half: San Mateo Pulls Away
The second half was more of the same for Sacramento City. Despite a solid defensive effort and a strong rebounding performance from Joyce Mulumba (16 rebounds), Sacramento City's shooting woes continued. They shot only 33.3% from the field for the game and struggled from three-point range, hitting just 2 of 28 attempts (7.1%). In contrast, San Mateo capitalized on their opportunities, maintaining steady scoring throughout the second half and expanding their lead to 49-35 heading into the final period.
The fourth quarter saw San Mateo seal the victory with a dominant 22-point effort, while Sacramento City could only muster 10 points. Despite their best efforts, the Sacramento City offense was unable to overcome the shooting slump.
Key Performances
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Sacramento City: Sierra Tuliau led the team in scoring with 12 points, but she struggled with her shooting (4-15 FG, 0-7 3P). Joyce Mulumba contributed a strong all-around performance with 9 points and 16 rebounds, while Kamaya Jones added 7 points and 8 rebounds.
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San Mateo: Chozen Horn-Young had a standout performance with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jill David added 11 points and 3 rebounds. Simone Murray, despite shooting struggles (2-17 FG), contributed with 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
Team Stats
- Sacramento City: 17-51 (33.3% FG), 2-28 (7.1% 3P), 9-22 (40.9% FT)
- San Mateo: 24-89 (27.0% FG), 6-28 (21.4% 3P), 7-11 (63.6% FT)
