Sacramento City Beats Folsom Lake 89-77 on January 2, 2025

Sacramento City defeated Folsom Lake 89-77 on January 2, 2025, in a high-energy matchup at the North Gymnasium. The Panthers' strong first-half performance, led by Sidney Duplessis' 35 points, proved to be the difference, as they held off a solid second-half effort from the Falcons.

First Half: Sacramento City Takes Charge
Sacramento City came out strong, taking a 50-35 lead into halftime. Sidney Duplessis was the standout player in the opening half, scoring 20 of his 35 points on 9-25 shooting. Duplessis' aggressive play at the rim and ability to draw fouls (12-14 FT) helped the Panthers build a double-digit lead. Aaron Gillyard added 12 points, and Tiyere Martin contributed 7 points, playing an important role in the team's offensive rhythm.

Folsom Lake struggled to contain Sacramento City's offense but was led by Logan Rexford, who scored 26 points in the game, including 5 three-pointers. Rexford shot 8-20 from the field, contributing heavily to the Falcons' scoring. Despite solid individual performances from Rexford and Colin Billy (15 points, 8 rebounds), the Falcons shot just 41.3% in the first half, and Sacramento City's defensive intensity helped them maintain control.

Second Half: Folsom Lake Makes a Push
Folsom Lake came out stronger in the second half, outscoring Sacramento City 42-39. Rexford continued to lead the charge, while Micah Hobson contributed 10 points. The Falcons' shooting improved, and they were able to get some momentum, cutting the lead to single digits at times. However, despite Folsom Lake's effort, Sacramento City kept the game out of reach with timely baskets and free-throw shooting.

Sacramento City's depth was key in the second half, with contributions from Exander Irving-Romero (10 points), Jayden Ferreira (8 points), and Brandon Hayward (2 points, 8 rebounds). The Panthers' ability to control the tempo and make free throws (62.5%) helped them secure the win, even though they struggled with three-point shooting (32.4%).

Key Performances
Sacramento City:

• Sidney Duplessis: 35 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
• Aaron Gillyard: 12 points, 4 assists
• Exander Irving-Romero: 10 points
• Tiyere Martin: 7 points, 6 rebounds

Folsom Lake:

• Logan Rexford: 26 points, 10 rebounds
• Colin Billy: 15 points, 8 rebounds
• Micah Hobson: 10 points, 5 rebounds

Team Stats
Sacramento City:

• 29-70 (41.4% FG), 11-34 (32.4% 3P), 20-32 (62.5% FT)

Folsom Lake:

• 26-63 (41.3% FG), 8-19 (42.1% 3P), 17-28 (60.7% FT)