Sac City edges past Lassen 68-67 to wrap up the Mendocino Tourney; Duplessis scored 24 pts and Ferreira had 15 pts and 7 boards
Sacramento City Holds On for 68-67 Victory Over Lassen
Sacramento City narrowly defeated Lassen 68-67 on November 23, 2024, in a thrilling game at Ukiah. The Panthers held a strong first-half lead, but Lassen fought back in the second half, creating a tense finish. Ultimately, Sacramento City's early advantage and a key performance from Sidney Duplessis helped them secure the win.
First Half: Sacramento City Builds Early Lead
Sacramento City started strong, leading 38-30 at halftime. Sidney Duplessis was a major factor in their first-half success, scoring 15 of his team-high 24 points during this stretch. The Panthers shot 38.0% from the field in the first half, but their defense and Duplessis' offensive efforts allowed them to stay ahead.
Lassen struggled to find a rhythm offensively, shooting just 42.4% from the field in the first half. Jaydin Morin-Bishop led the way with 11 points, but the team was hurt by turnovers (8) and their inability to connect on a consistent basis from three-point range.
Second Half: Lassen's Comeback Falls Short
Lassen mounted a strong comeback in the second half, outscoring Sacramento City 37-30. Morin-Bishop continued to lead his team, adding 10 more points, and Sterling Rivera contributed 6 assists and 12 points. However, despite their efforts, Lassen couldn't fully recover from the first-half deficit.
Sacramento City's shooting struggled in the second half, but they held on thanks to clutch performances from Duplessis and Exander Irving-Romero, who finished with 9 points off the bench. Despite a last-minute push by Lassen, Sacramento City held their ground, finishing with a 68-67 victory.
Key Performances
Sacramento City: Sidney Duplessis led all scorers with 24 points, including 2 three-pointers. Jayden Ferreira added 15 points, and Exander Irving-Romero contributed 9 points off the bench. Aaron Gillyard provided 5 points and 5 assists, although he struggled with his shooting.
Lassen: Jaydin Morin-Bishop had a standout performance for Lassen, finishing with 21 points, including 4 three-pointers. Sterling Rivera contributed 12 points, while Brady Cooper added 11 points. Despite their strong individual efforts, Lassen's late-game surge fell short as they struggled with turnovers (14) and shooting inconsistencies.
Team Stats
Sacramento City: 27-71 (38.0% FG), 10-34 (29.4% 3P), 4-6 (66.7% FT)
Lassen: 25-59 (42.4% FG), 5-16 (31.3% 3P), 12-21 (57.1% FT)
