Sac City upsets the State's Pre-Season #9 team (San Francisco) 72-70 on Wednesday
Sacramento City Holds On for 72-70 Win Over San Francisco
On December 4, 2024, Sacramento City battled through a tough contest at San Francisco, emerging victorious with a narrow 72-70 win. Despite a strong performance from San Francisco in the first half, Sacramento City rallied in the second half to clinch the win in the final minutes.
First Half: San Francisco Sets the Pace
San Francisco started the game with a strong offensive showing, outscoring Sacramento City 23-13 in the first quarter. Madison Thomas was the standout performer, leading the charge with 11 points in the first half. The home team's shooting was efficient, with Thomas's performance providing a solid foundation for the game.
However, Sacramento City fought back in the second quarter, narrowing the gap by outscoring San Francisco 18-12. Kamaya Jones and Sierra Tuliau combined for 18 points in the half, but Sacramento City struggled with their shooting, finishing the first half with a shooting percentage of 36.6%.
Second Half: Sacramento City Rallies
After trailing by 5 points at halftime, Sacramento City came out strong in the third quarter, outscoring San Francisco 19-16. Tuliau was the key player for Sacramento City in the second half, finishing the game with a team-high 22 points, including 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. Joyce Mulumba added a solid 17 points and 10 rebounds, providing strong rebounding and leadership.
The fourth quarter saw Sacramento City hold off a late charge from San Francisco, outscoring them 22-19 to secure the win. San Francisco struggled with their three-point shooting, finishing just 11.1% (2-18) from beyond the arc, which ultimately hindered their comeback efforts.
Key Performances
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Sacramento City: Sierra Tuliau led all scorers with 22 points, while Joyce Mulumba added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Kamaya Jones contributed 13 points, and Kyshanti King finished with 13 points off the bench.
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San Francisco: Madison Thomas had a stellar performance, finishing with 27 points and 15 rebounds, though it wasn't enough for San Francisco to pull out the win. To'shia Reynolds added 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Alessandra Nelson contributed 7 points.
Team Stats
- Sacramento City: 26-71 (36.6% FG), 5-28 (17.9% 3P), 15-25 (60.0% FT)
- San Francisco: 28-65 (43.1% FG), 2-18 (11.1% 3P), 12-23 (52.2% FT)
