The California Golden Bears (4-1) will attempt to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the Sacramento State Hornets (1-3) on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Haas Pavilion. The game airs at 4:00 PM ET on ACC Network Extra.
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How to Watch Cal vs. Sacramento State
- Game day: Sunday, November 24, 2024
- Game time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ACC Network Extra
Cal 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
46.8 |
123 |
Opp. Field Goal % |
45.8 |
290 |
Rebounds Per Game |
33.8 |
178 |
Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.8 |
50 |
Turnovers Per Game |
13.6 |
285 |
Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.6 |
120 |
Sacramento State 2023-24 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
Field Goal % |
43.0 |
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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Cal vs. Sacramento State Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the 74.0 points per game the Golden Bears scored were just 3.6 more points than the Hornets allowed (70.4).
- Cal had an 11-10 record last season when scoring more than 70.4 points.
- Sacramento State had an 8-12 record last season when allowing fewer than 74.0 points.
- The Hornets put up 9.9 fewer points per game last year (67.1) than the Golden Bears gave up to opponents (77.0).
- Sacramento State put together a 2-1 record last season in games it scored more than 77.0 points.
- Cal went 6-2 last season when it gave up fewer than 67.1 points.
- The Golden Bears had a negative point differential on the season (-98 total points, -3.0 per game), as did the Hornets (-112 total points, -3.3 per game).
Shooting
- The Golden Bears shot 42.1% from the field last season, 4.2 percentage points lower than the 46.3% the Hornets allowed to opponents.
- Cal went 4-3 when it shot better than 46.3% from the field.
- The Hornets' 43.0% shooting percentage from the field last season was 1.8 percentage points lower than the Golden Bears allowed to their opponents (44.8%).
- Sacramento State compiled a 7-4 straight up record in games it shot over 44.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Golden Bears and the Hornets rebounded at a similar clip last season (34.0 and 32.9 boards per game, respectively).
- Cal was 9-8 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Sacramento State was 2-7 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Hornets ranked 131st in rebounding in college basketball. The Golden Bears finished 83rd.
- The Golden Bears averaged 9 offensive boards per game, 1.1 rebounds fewer than the Hornets.
- The Hornets were 7-18 straight up when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Golden Bears were 5-8 when they lost the rebounding edge.
- The Hornets were the 131st-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball, while the Golden Bears finished 140th.
- Both teams tended to win the board battle last season. Cal recorded an average rebounding margin of +1.4 rebounds per game, and Sacramento State averaged a margin of +6.8 rebounds.
Cal Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
11/27/2024 |
Mercyhurst |
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12/3/2024 |
Missouri |
Away |
12/7/2024 |
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Sacramento State Upcoming Games
Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
11/27/2024 |
Air Force |
Away |
11/30/2024 |
Mercyhurst |
Home |
12/4/2024 |
Denver |
Away |