The Sacramento State Hornets (1-2) face the CSU Northridge Matadors (2-1) at The Nest on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch CSU Northridge vs. Sacramento State
- Game day: Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
CSU Northridge 2023-24 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
45.5 |
114 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
40.5 |
16 |
Rebounds Per Game |
36 |
25 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.6 |
126 |
Turnovers Per Game |
13.9 |
342 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
78 |
Sacramento State 2023-24 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
43 |
275 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
46.3 |
324 |
Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
131 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
26.1 |
2 |
Turnovers Per Game |
13.8 |
341 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.9 |
306 |
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CSU Northridge vs. Sacramento State Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Matadors recorded just 4.6 more points per game (75) than the Hornets gave up (70.4).
- CSU Northridge had a 17-5 record last season when putting up more than 70.4 points.
- When Sacramento State gave up fewer than 75 points last season, it went 8-13.
- The Hornets put up an average of 67.1 points per game last year, 6.5 fewer points than the 73.6 the Matadors gave up.
- Sacramento State put together a 2-3 record last season in games it scored more than 73.6 points.
- CSU Northridge had a 7-2 record last season when its opponents scored fewer than 67.1 points.
- The Matadors totaled 48 more points than their opponents last season (1.4 per game on average), while the Hornets were outscored by 112 total points (3.3 per game average differential).
Shooting
- Last season, the Matadors had a 45.5% shooting percentage from the field, which was 0.8% lower than the 46.3% of shots the Hornets' opponents knocked down.
- CSU Northridge went 12-2 when it shot better than 46.3% from the field.
- The Hornets shot 43% from the field, 2.5% higher than the 40.5% the Matadors' opponents shot last season.
- Sacramento State went 7-9 when it shot higher than 40.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Matadors averaged 36 rebounds per game, outrebounding the Hornets by 3.1 boards per contest last season.
- CSU Northridge was 16-6 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Sacramento State was 2-7 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Matadors were the 25th-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Hornets finished 131st.
- The Matadors and the Hornets were evenly matched on the offensive glass last season, with the teams averaging similar numbers (9.7 and 10.1 offensive boards per game, respectively).
- The Hornets were 7-18 straight up when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Matadors were 5-5 when they lost the rebounding edge.
- The Hornets were the 131st-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Matadors finished 93rd.
- Rebounding was a pillar for both teams last year. CSU Northridge recorded an average rebounding margin of +5.4 rebounds per game, and Sacramento State averaged a margin of +6.8 rebounds.
CSU Northridge Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
11/24/2024 |
Utah Tech |
Neutral |
11/25/2024 |
Denver |
Neutral |
11/27/2024 |
Montana |
Away |
Sacramento State Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
11/24/2024 |
Cal |
Away |
11/27/2024 |
Air Force |
Away |
11/30/2024 |
Mercyhurst |
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