City wins their home opener 98-80 over Solano on Saturday afternoon; Duplessis leads the attack with 24 pts
Sacramento City Cruises to 96-80 Win Over Solano
Sacramento City dominated from start to finish, defeating Solano 96-80 on November 9, 2024, at Sacramento City's home court. With a well-balanced offensive attack and strong defense, Sacramento City pulled away in both halves to secure their victory.
First Half: Sacramento City Takes Charge
Sacramento City came out hot, establishing an early lead with a strong offensive performance in the first half. Sidney Duplessis led the charge with 24 points, including a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Duplessis was a force both inside and outside, adding 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Aaron Gillyard contributed 15 points, and Tiyere Martin had 12 points and 8 rebounds to help Sacramento City build a solid 46-39 lead by halftime.
Solano, while keeping things competitive, struggled with their shooting, finishing the first half with just 38.8% from the field. Despite solid performances from Justiz Wilson (16 points) and Ray Holt (14 points), Solano found it difficult to match Sacramento City's offensive firepower. They were especially limited in their three-point shooting, connecting on just 47.1% from deep.
Second Half: Sacramento City Pulls Away
In the second half, Sacramento City continued to control the game. They increased their lead with a well-balanced attack, scoring 50 points in the final 20 minutes. Duplessis remained efficient, while Jayden Ferreira contributed 15 points off the bench, including a pair of three-pointers. The team's overall shooting (43.8% from the field and 35.7% from three) kept Solano at bay as they could not find a way to stop Sacramento City's balanced attack.
On the other hand, Solano's shooting woes persisted, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 38.8%. Their strong free-throw shooting (69.0% on 20-of-29 attempts) wasn't enough to close the gap. Nicko Ignacio was a bright spot, scoring 14 points off the bench, while Jeremiah Cardwell posted 4 points and 11 rebounds. Despite their efforts, Solano couldn't keep pace with Sacramento City's scoring output.
Key Performances
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Sacramento City: Sidney Duplessis led with 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Aaron Gillyard added 15 points, while Tiyere Martin contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds. Jayden Ferreira provided a spark off the bench with 15 points.
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Solano: Justiz Wilson led the team with 16 points and 3 rebounds. Ray Holt had a strong outing, finishing with 14 points and 5 rebounds, while Nicko Ignacio added 14 points in reserve.
Team Stats
- Sacramento City: 32-73 (43.8% FG), 10-28 (35.7% 3P), 22-31 (71.0% FT)
- Solano: 26-67 (38.8% FG), 8-17 (47.1% 3P), 20-29 (69.0% FT)
