Montana State’s 19-game winning streak came to an end as they were defeated by Sacramento State 73-69. Sacramento State’s hot three-point shooting and balanced scoring led them to victory in front of 3,357 fans. Despite a strong offensive showing from Montana State in the second quarter, Sacramento State maintained control of the game. The Hornets went on a 13-0 run in the third quarter that gave them a lead they held onto until the final moments. A pair of free throws by MSU’s Taylor Janssen tied the game at 69-69, but a late offensive rebound and put back by Sacramento State’s Benthe Versteeg secured the victory for the Hornets. Morales led all scorers with 23 points, while Natalie Picton recorded 12 points off the bench for Montana State. Sacramento State’s Peneueta and Versteeg guided their team with 19 and 17 points, respectively. The Hornets connected on 12-of-27 three-pointers compared to Montana State’s five-of-20. Despite the loss, Montana State looks to close out the Big Sky regular season strong against Idaho.
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