Saturday, February 24
Sacramento, CA
2 p.m. (MT)
Montana State University
15-13,9-6Big Sky
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Sacramento State
5-22,4-12Big Sky
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Montana St.
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Sacramento St.
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Katelynn Limardo drives on the basket at Sacramento State on Saturday afternoon.
Photo by: Courtesy Sacramento State Sports Information
Cats Step Up Defensive Effort in Win at Sacramento State
2/24/2024 5:19:00 PM | Women's Basketball
“Our kids played with a lot of heart,” Binford said. “It was a physical game and they really had to battle. I thought we did a great job under the boards and got contributions from everyone.”
After allowing Sacramento State to hit six-of-ten from beyond the three-point arc in the opening half, including four triples by sharpshooter Solape Amusan the Montana State defense clamped down lifting the Bobcats to a 55-51 win over the Hornets on Saturday afternoon at The Nest.
"Amusan got away from us in the first 15-minutes of the game and that's on me," said MSU head coach Tricia Binford. "We changed up looks midway through the second quarter and she didn't score again, and that was the difference."
Amusan hit her final 3-pointer at the 6:21 mark of the second period, and over the next 12-minutes including intermission and extending into the third quarter Montana State (15-13, 9-6) outscored Sacramento State (5-22, 4-12) by 19 points.
The Hornets held its biggest lead at 28-19 in the second quarter, but the Bobcats whittled the margin to two points at halftime.
MSU opened the third frame on a 7-0 run capped by Natalie Picton's three-pointer. Leading 41-38 with eight minutes left in the quarter, the Bobcats used another 7-0 stretch taking its biggest advantage at 48-38 following Malea Egan's layup at the 4:26 mark. Sacramento State held the Bobcats scoreless for the remainder of the period pulling within three points heading into the final ten minutes.
The fourth quarter proved to be a grind on the defensive end as Sacramento State went three-of-13 from the floor, including seven misses from long distance. Montana State was just as cold hitting one-of-eight- a pivotal three-pointer by Issy Bunyan giving MSU a 52-47 lead with 7:24 remaining.
The Hornets closed the gap to 52-51 with 2:36 left but the Bobcats secured the win connecting of three-of-four free throw attempts in the waning moments.
"Our kids played with a lot of heart," Binford said. "It was a physical game and they really had to battle. I thought we did a great job under the boards and got contributions from everyone."
Marah Dykstra led three Bobcats in double figures with 13 points, while hauling down six rebounds and dishing out three assists. Picton and Madison Hall had 11 points apiece.
Katelynn Limardo paced the Bobcats as they outrebounded Sacramento State 42-32 with a team-best seven boards.
Summah Hanson led the Hornets with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
MSU hosts Idaho, Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena.
"Amusan got away from us in the first 15-minutes of the game and that's on me," said MSU head coach Tricia Binford. "We changed up looks midway through the second quarter and she didn't score again, and that was the difference."
Amusan hit her final 3-pointer at the 6:21 mark of the second period, and over the next 12-minutes including intermission and extending into the third quarter Montana State (15-13, 9-6) outscored Sacramento State (5-22, 4-12) by 19 points.
The Hornets held its biggest lead at 28-19 in the second quarter, but the Bobcats whittled the margin to two points at halftime.
MSU opened the third frame on a 7-0 run capped by Natalie Picton's three-pointer. Leading 41-38 with eight minutes left in the quarter, the Bobcats used another 7-0 stretch taking its biggest advantage at 48-38 following Malea Egan's layup at the 4:26 mark. Sacramento State held the Bobcats scoreless for the remainder of the period pulling within three points heading into the final ten minutes.
The fourth quarter proved to be a grind on the defensive end as Sacramento State went three-of-13 from the floor, including seven misses from long distance. Montana State was just as cold hitting one-of-eight- a pivotal three-pointer by Issy Bunyan giving MSU a 52-47 lead with 7:24 remaining.
The Hornets closed the gap to 52-51 with 2:36 left but the Bobcats secured the win connecting of three-of-four free throw attempts in the waning moments.
"Our kids played with a lot of heart," Binford said. "It was a physical game and they really had to battle. I thought we did a great job under the boards and got contributions from everyone."
Marah Dykstra led three Bobcats in double figures with 13 points, while hauling down six rebounds and dishing out three assists. Picton and Madison Hall had 11 points apiece.
Katelynn Limardo paced the Bobcats as they outrebounded Sacramento State 42-32 with a team-best seven boards.
Summah Hanson led the Hornets with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
MSU hosts Idaho, Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena.
Team Stats
MSU
SacSt
FG%
.340
.333
3FG%
.400
.333
FT%
.684
.800
RB
42
32
TO
18
13
STL
3
9
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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