David Patrick’s Sacramento State led for over 37 minutes of clock, and three players scored in double figures on the way to a 74-69 victory over top-seed Eastern Washington in the Big Sky Conference Tournament Quarter-Finals.
Sacramento State has been in control from start to finish of both tournament wins thus far, leading for a combined 72:26 of the clock during the victories. Tonight, Sacramento State led for 37:20 while posting season highs in free throws made (26) and attempted (33).
Sacramento State opened the game on a 17-7 run and never looked back. Eastern Washington kept things close throughout the second half, but Sacramento State held a two-possession advantage in the final 4:22 of the contest.
Both teams shot 40% (20-50) from the field, but Sacramento State converted on two more 3-pointers (38%, 8-21) and three more free throws (79%, 26-33). Sacramento State also held a 34-27 rebounding advantage and converted 11 offensive rebounds into 11 second-chance points. Sacramento State outscored Eastern Washington in both halves (35-32 in the 1st; and 39-37 in the 2nd).
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