McLaughlin's 31 lead Northern Arizona past Sacramento State 70-61

Updated: Jan 21, 2025, 08:24 am

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- — Trenton McLaughlin's 31 points led Northern Arizona over Sacramento State 70-61 on Saturday night.

McLaughlin shot 10 for 22 (3 for 10 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free throw line for the Lumberjacks (9-10, 2/3 Big Sky Conference). Liam Lloyd scored 11 points and added five rebounds. Oakland Fort shot 1 for 11 (0 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free throw line to finish with nine points.

Austin Patterson led the Hornets (6-13, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Sacramento State also got 13 points and seven rebounds from Duncan Powell. In addition, Jacob Holt had eight points.

Both teams next play Thursday. Northern Arizona visits Idaho and Sacramento State plays Montana State at home.

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