SCC beats NVC 88-82; Duplessis (25 pts) and Ferreira (21 pts) were selected to the All-Tournament team
Sacramento City Holds Off Napa Valley, Wins 88-82
Sacramento City secured a hard-fought 88-82 victory over Napa Valley on November 2, 2024, at Storm Gym. Despite a strong second-half surge from Napa Valley, Sacramento City's consistent offense and clutch shooting allowed them to maintain their lead and hold on for the win.
First Half: Sacramento City Takes Control
The game began with both teams playing solid defense, but Sacramento City quickly found their rhythm offensively. Led by Sidney Duplessis, who scored 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, Sacramento City built a 40-30 lead by halftime. Duplessis was a key presence, hitting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc, while Aaron Gillyard added 14 points and 6 assists. Jayden Ferreira also contributed 20 points off the bench, including 4 three-pointers.
Napa Valley struggled to keep pace in the first half, shooting just 37.7% from the field. Despite Chris Farrington's impressive 33-point performance, Napa Valley could not break through Sacramento City's defense. Farrington was a bright spot, hitting 10-of-19 field goals and 13-of-19 free throws, but lacked support in the first half as his teammates struggled with their shooting.
Second Half: Napa Valley Makes a Strong Push
Napa Valley came out firing in the second half, cutting into Sacramento City's lead with a 52-point offensive explosion. Farrington continued to dominate, adding another 17 points in the second half, but his efforts weren't enough to carry the team to a comeback. Napa Valley shot 68.6% from the free-throw line in the game, but their poor shooting from three-point range (6-of-26, 23.1%) hindered their ability to close the gap.
Sacramento City's defense tightened down the stretch, and despite a tough second half, they were able to hold Napa Valley off. Duplessis continued his strong play, while Ferreira's timely scoring helped seal the victory.
Key Performances
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Sacramento City: Sidney Duplessis led the team with 22 points and 6 rebounds, while Aaron Gillyard added 14 points and 6 assists. Jayden Ferreira had a strong outing off the bench, contributing 20 points, including 4 three-pointers. Donte Irving provided valuable minutes with 8 points and 8 rebounds.
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Napa Valley: Chris Farrington was the star of the game, finishing with 33 points, including 13-of-19 free throws, and 7 rebounds. Despite Farrington's heroics, Napa Valley struggled from the field overall, shooting just 37.7%, and was limited by their poor three-point shooting. Jerard Jackson added 7 points, and Jayden Robinson chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Team Stats
- Sacramento City: 30-64 (46.9% FG), 11-27 (40.7% 3P), 14-25 (56% FT)
- Napa Valley: 26-69 (37.7% FG), 6-26 (23.1% 3P), 24-35 (68.6% FT)
