Butte Defeats Sacramento City 102-88 in High-Scoring Affair

Butte defeated Sacramento City 102-88 on December 13, 2024, in a fast-paced and high-scoring matchup at Butte College. The game saw a dominant first half from Butte, followed by a competitive second half from Sacramento City, but the Roadrunners' offensive firepower proved too much in the end.

First Half: Butte Builds a Strong Lead

Butte came out strong, shooting 50.0% from the field and building a 55-39 lead by halftime. Donnell Basden led the charge with 14 points in the opening half, and Asa Arnold contributed 9 points and 5 assists. Jessy Maximin also added 10 points and 11 rebounds, controlling the boards and helping Butte gain a significant advantage. The Roadrunners' shooting from beyond the arc (3-7, 42.9%) and the free-throw line (12-14, 85.7%) kept them in control throughout the first half.

Sacramento City struggled with their shooting in the first half, shooting just 39.1% from the field, including 29.3% from three-point range (4-14). Sidney Duplessis had 9 points at the break, while Aaron Gillyard contributed 8. The Panthers were able to stay within range but found it difficult to close the gap due to turnovers (10) and missed opportunities.

Second Half: Sacramento City Fights Back

Sacramento City came out strong in the second half, outscoring Butte 49-47. Sidney Duplessis found his rhythm, scoring 14 points in the second half to finish with 14 points for the game. Jayden Ferreira and Exander Irving-Romero also provided a boost off the bench, scoring 16 points each, but the Panthers' efforts were not enough to fully overcome Butte's lead.

Butte's offensive depth, with contributions from Rashad Samuels (11 points), Kenechi Onuaguluchi (16 points), and Maximin (15 points, 24 rebounds), helped them maintain their advantage. Despite Sacramento City's strong second-half showing, Butte's shooting efficiency (50% FG, 35.3% 3P, 66.7% FT) and solid defensive play ensured they kept a comfortable lead for most of the game.

Key Performances

• Butte:

  • Donnell Basden: 27 points, 13 rebounds
  • Jessy Maximin: 15 points, 24 rebounds
  • Asa Arnold: 18 points, 5 assists
  • Kenechi Onuaguluchi: 16 points

• Sacramento City:

  • Sidney Duplessis: 14 points
  • Exander Irving-Romero: 16 points
  • Jayden Ferreira: 16 points
  • Aaron Gillyard: 14 points

Team Stats

• Butte: 36-72 (50.0% FG), 6-17 (35.3% 3P, 24-36 (66.7% FT)

• Sacramento City: 34-87 (39.1% FG), 12-41 (29.3% 3P), 8-12 (66.7% FT)