Mulumba's double-double (13 pts and 18 boards) not enough as the Gladiators beat Sac City 80-45
Chabot Dominates Sacramento City 80-45
On December 9, 2024, Sacramento City faced a tough road test against Chabot College, falling 80-45. The game was largely decided in the first half, where Chabot established a commanding lead that Sacramento City was unable to overcome.
First Half: Chabot's Strong Start
Chabot came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, racing to a 21-6 lead in the first quarter. The team's shooting was on point, and they dominated both ends of the floor. Kenya Craven and Kaida Angelo were key contributors, combining for 28 points and 21 rebounds in the first half alone. Sacramento City struggled offensively, shooting just 25.4% (6-24) in the opening period, while Chabot hit 42.7% (13-30) of their shots.
In the second quarter, Chabot continued to pile on the pressure, extending their lead with a 20-point performance. Sacramento City was able to score just 14 points in the quarter, and by halftime, they found themselves down 41-20.
Second Half: Chabot Maintains Command
In the third quarter, Chabot continued to push the pace, extending their lead even further with a 24-point outburst. Sacramento City's offense continued to struggle, managing only 9 points in the period. Despite a solid effort from Kamaya Jones (15 points) and Joyce Mulumba (13 points), the team was unable to get anything going offensively and could not make a dent in the deficit.
The final quarter saw Chabot ease off the gas a bit, but they still outscored Sacramento City 15-16 to close out the game. Chabot's depth and efficient shooting kept Sacramento City at bay throughout the second half, securing a comfortable 80-45 victory.
Key Performances
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Sacramento City: Kamaya Jones led the team with 15 points, while Joyce Mulumba recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds. However, the team struggled with shooting, finishing 16-63 (25.4%) from the field and just 4-30 (13.3%) from three-point range.
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Chabot: Kenya Craven was a standout, finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Kaida Angelo added 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Lex Pletschette and Zoe Martinez also contributed solid performances off the bench, with Pletschette scoring 16 points and Martinez adding 6 points, all from beyond the arc.
Team Stats
- Sacramento City: 16-63 (25.4% FG), 4-30 (13.3% 3P), 9-16 (56.3% FT)
- Chabot: 32-75 (42.7% FG), 8-24 (33.3% 3P), 8-12 (66.7% FT)
