Behind the strength of career nights from Akol Mawein and Bailey Nunn, David Patrick’s Sacramento State led for 35 minutes of the game clock and eventually defeated Idaho, 72-64, in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament at Idaho Central Arena.
With the victory, Sacramento State, who have won three of their last four games, will advance to the tournament quarterfinal round tomorrow vs. Eastern Washington. Sacramento State has now won its first-round Big Sky Tourney game seven times in the last 10 years.
In tonight's game, Mawein was remarkable, finishing with a career-high 25 points on 7-10 FG, 2-3 3FG, 9-11 FT, which included 12 points in the first half and 13 more in the second. He eclipsed his previous career best by eight points, and the 25 points are tied for fifth most ever scored by a Sacramento State player at the Big Sky Tournament. That included going 7-for-8 from the free throw line over the final four minutes to help ice the victory.
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