Jones' double-double (10 boards & game-high 27 pts) leads the Panthers past the Hawks 67-62; King had 20 pts of her own
Sacramento City Holds Off Cosumnes River for 67-62 Win
In a tightly contested Big 8 Conference matchup on January 24, 2025, Sacramento City secured a crucial 67-62 victory over Cosumnes River. Despite a strong second-half push by Cosumnes River, Sacramento City held on for the win, improving their record to 7-14 overall and 2-7 in conference play.
First Half: Sacramento City Builds Early Lead
Sacramento City came out firing on all cylinders, taking a 17-14 lead at the end of the first quarter. Kamaya Jones led the way in the opening half, scoring 15 of her game-high 27 points. Jones was red-hot from the field, shooting 10-of-21 and also contributing 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Kyshanti King added 20 points for Sacramento City, including 6 three-pointers on 11 attempts.
Cosumnes River struggled offensively in the first half, particularly from beyond the arc, where they shot just 2-of-14 (14.3%). Saray White led Cosumnes River with 10 first-half points, but the team was unable to keep pace with Sacramento City's efficient offense, trailing 41-25 at the break.
Second Half: Cosumnes River Makes a Run
The second half saw a much more competitive Cosumnes River team. The home side managed to claw their way back into the game with a strong defensive effort, holding Sacramento City to just 26 points in the second half. The second half was marked by a 26-point explosion in the fourth quarter by Cosumnes River, spearheaded by Saray White, who finished with a game-high 22 points.
However, the late surge wasn't enough, as Cosumnes River's offense struggled in the first three quarters. Despite outscoring Sacramento City in the second half, Cosumnes River's 35.6% shooting from the field and 14.3% from three-point range ultimately doomed their comeback efforts.
Key Performances
Sacramento City:
- Kamaya Jones: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
- Kyshanti King: 20 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
- Joyce Mulumba: 4 points, 21 rebounds
- Hailee Hackett: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
Cosumnes River:
- Saray White: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
- MyLeia Campbell: 12 points, 6 rebounds
- LaKayla Hale: 10 points, 3 rebounds
- Charisse Echano: 9 points, 4 rebounds
Team Stats
Sacramento City:
- 23-54 (42.6% FG), 10-20 (50.0% 3P), 11-20 (55.0% FT)
Cosumnes River:
- 26-73 (35.6% FG), 2-14 (14.3% 3P), 8-13 (61.5% FT)
