CSUB pulled out to an early 7-0 lead to start the game and extended their first-half lead to 16 leading 33-17 at the break. But Sacramento State (3-5) was able to take control of the second-half tempo and limited CSUB's offensive effectiveness to erase a 21-point deficit and pull within three points of pulling off the comeback.

The Roadrunners shot a season-low 29 percent in the second half hitting just 9 of 31 shots from the field but once again used timely shooting and a key play from point guard Issiah Grayson (Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Southern Idaho CC) to get their 5^th win of the season and the second in a row at home.

With the 'Runners leading 53-50 with just 1:33 remaining, Grayson took advantage of an open space in the lane, drove in for the layup and the foul by Sacramento State's John Dickson. Grayson converted on the free throw to give CSUB a 56-50 lead. The Hornets however didn't go away, getting to the foul line in the final minute and taking advantage of a late Roadrunner turnover with 3.5 seconds remaining to set up a potential game-tying shot. CSUB's defense however was stellar with Dylan Garrity's attempt with time expiring missing to the left.

The Roadrunners were led by Tyrone White who scored a team-high 12 points on 4 of 7 from three point range while Zach Lamb (Jr., Norcross, Ga., Miami-Dade CC) added 11 points for the Roadrunners who outrebounded Sac State 43-35 including 16 offensive rebounds. Rashad Savage (Sr., Philadelphia, Penn., Odessa CC), was the Roadrunners leading rebounder with a season-high 14. Sac State was led by John Dickson who scored 17 second-half points for a game-high 19 on 6 of 12 shooting and 7 of 8 from the free throw line where the Hornets had 24 second-half attempts.

The Roadrunners continue their best start at the Division I level with a set of four games on the road beginning Saturday night at Northern Arizona. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:35 MST in Flagstaff, Ariz.