Eastern Washington defeats Sacramento State 94-102

The Eastern Washington Eagles soared to a 102-94 victory over the Sacramento State Hornets at the Hornet Pavilion, with Isaiah Moses leading the charge with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Eagles' 57-point first half set the tone for the game, as they shot 62.5% from the field and 50% from three, making 6 of their 12 attempts. Sacramento State, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace, scoring 39 points in the first half and shooting just 40% from the field. The Hornets' Prophet Johnson had a strong game with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Eagles' high-powered offense. Eastern Washington's 102 points marked their highest scoring output in their last 5 games, during which they've averaged 79.4 points per game.

As the game wore on, Sacramento State began to find their rhythm, outscoring Eastern Washington 55-45 in the second half. The Hornets' Arman Madi scored 26 points, including 4 three-pointers, to help lead the charge. However, Eastern Washington's balanced attack and strong rebounding was too much for the Hornets. The Eagles outrebounded Sacramento State 34-29, including 10 offensive rebounds, which led to 14 second-chance points. Eastern Washington's Straton Rogers had a strong game off the bench, scoring 13 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in 23 minutes of play. With 10 minutes left in the game, the Eagles held a 15-point lead, but the Hornets went on a 12-2 run to cut the deficit to 5 points with 5 minutes remaining. However, Eastern Washington's Tyler Powell hit a crucial three-pointer with 3 minutes left to push the lead back to 8 points, and the Eagles held on for the win.

The star performers in this game were undoubtedly Moses and Johnson, who both had impressive all-around performances. Moses' 9 assists were a key factor in Eastern Washington's victory, as he was able to find his teammates for open shots and easy layups. Johnson, on the other hand, was a force to be reckoned with in the paint, scoring 26 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. However, it was Eastern Washington's supporting cast that made the difference in the game. Powell's 17 points and Rogers' 13 points off the bench were crucial in helping the Eagles build a large lead in the first half. Sacramento State's Madi had a strong game, but he disappeared in the second half, scoring just 2 points in the final 10 minutes of the game. The Eagles' ability to shut down Madi and limit the Hornets' three-point shooting was a key factor in their victory.

The CHD Scout predicted Eastern Washington to win by 0.7 points, and while the actual margin was 8 points, the prediction was correct.

The prediction was correct because Eastern Washington's high-powered offense was able to overcome Sacramento State's strong rebounding and interior defense. The Eagles' ability to shoot 50% from three and 62.5% from the field in the first half was a key factor in their victory. Sacramento State's trend of allowing 83.4 points per game over their last 5 games continued, as they struggled to slow down Eastern Washington's offense. The Hornets' recent form, which included wins over Weber State and Montana, was not enough to overcome the Eagles' strong attack. Eastern Washington's trend of outscoring opponents by 7.4 points per game over their last 5 games also continued, as they were able to build a large lead in the first half and hold on for the win.

The win for Eastern Washington marks their 4th victory in their last 5 games, and it keeps them in the hunt for a potential postseason berth. With a record of 10-17, the Eagles still have an outside chance of making the tournament, but they'll need to continue to win and get some help from other teams. Sacramento State, on the other hand, falls to 9-17 and is all but eliminated from tournament contention. The Hornets' recent form, which included 2 wins in their last 5 games, was not enough to overcome their struggles on defense. The loss marks their 3rd in their last 5 games, and they'll need to regroup and refocus if they want to finish the season strong. With 5 minutes left in the game, the Eagles held a 10-point lead, and they were able to hold on for the win despite a late surge from the Hornets.

The win for Eastern Washington does not significantly change their tournament picture, but it does keep them in the conversation. With a NET rank of 222, the Eagles are still a long shot to make the tournament, but they have a chance to play themselves into the bubble conversation with a strong finish to the season. Sacramento State, on the other hand, is all but eliminated from tournament contention, and their focus will shift to finishing the season strong and building for next year. The Hornets' NET rank of 263 is a reflection of their struggles on defense, and they'll need to address those issues if they want to compete in the future. The game was a Quad 4 matchup for both teams, and the win for Eastern Washington gives them a much-needed boost in the standings. With 2 minutes left in the game, the Eagles held a 12-point lead, and they were able to hold on for the win despite a late surge from the Hornets.

The game was a high-scoring affair, with both teams combining for 196 points. Eastern Washington's 102 points marked their highest scoring output of the season, and it was a reflection of their strong offense. The Eagles shot 55.4% from the field and 45.5% from three, making 10 of their 22 attempts. Sacramento State, on the other hand, shot 48.5% from the field and 40% from three, making 8 of their 20 attempts. The Hornets' 94 points marked their 3rd highest scoring output of the season, but it was not enough to overcome the Eagles' strong attack. With 1 minute left in the game, the Eagles held a 10-point lead, and they were able to hold on for the win despite a late surge from the Hornets. The win for Eastern Washington marks their 2nd road win of the season, and it gives them a much-needed boost in the standings. The Eagles want to build on this momentum as they head into their next game, while Sacramento State will try to regroup and refocus after the tough loss. The game was a key matchup for both teams, and the win for Eastern Washington gives them a much-needed boost in the standings.