ARCATA, Calif..---  Humboldt State outscored the visiting Antelope Valley Pioneers 49-36 in the second half to key the Lumberjacks' 91-85 win in their home opener.  RaySean Scott Jr. paced the Lumberjack with a game high 25 points and 9 rebounds.  Zachariah Christian chipped in 19 points as did Jackson Strong.  Leland Green added 14 points for the hosts, who improve to 2-1 on the season.
 
QUOTES FROM THE COACH:  "Antelope Valley is a very good ball club," said Humboldt State head coach Steve Kinder.  "They have shot makers that are extremely difficult to defend.  I'm proud of our team for not panicking and staying composed when behind.  Gabrys Sadaunykas was clutch coming in off the bench and defending at a high level.  Zachariah Christian gained some confidence and showed he can score and help this team play winning basketball.  Jackson Strong stretched the floor throughout his minutes and took good shots at high percentage."
 
FIRST HALF:  A jumper by Zachariah Christian capped a 12-5 run to start the game for Humboldt State (2-1).  The Antelopes, playing in an exhibition game, outscored the Lumberjacks 26-16 in the next five minutes to take a 31-28 lead on a three by Marc Carera.  Humboldt State followed that with a 6-0 run capped by a lay-up by RaySean Scott Jr. A made free throw gave the Pioneers a 44-38 lead with just 2:41 left in the half.  The Pioneers finished the half outscoring HSU 5-4 to take a 49-42 lead into the locker room.
 
SECOND HALF:  A lay-up by Scott cut the Pioneer deficit to 52-20 just five minutes into the new half.  A rare four-point play by Ronnie Rousseau III gave Antelope Valley a 58-50 lead at the 14:13 mark of the second half.  Two made free throws by Zachariah Christian capped 15-6 run by the 'Jacks as the hosts took a 65-64 lead.  They increased their lead to 70-67 on two made free throws by Jackson Strong.  With five minutes left in regulation, HSU increased its lead to 82-77 on a dunk by Scott off an assist from Strong.  Antelope Valley didn't go away as the Pioneers cut the 'Jack lead to 82-81 with just 4:20 left in the game.  A three by Leland Green off an assist from Gabrys Sadaunykas increased HSU's lead to 89-81 with a little under three minutes left in the game.  A lay-up by Christian sealed the win for the 'Jacks as they took the game 91-85. 
 
LUMBERJACK LEADERS:  HSU had four players in double digits led by RaySean Scott Jr. with 25 points.  Jackson Strong and Zachariah Christian each had 19 points and Leland Green chipped in 14 points.  Scott had a game high nine rebounds and added five assists.  Leading the way each with two steals were Rob Lewis and Leland Green.
 
UP NEXT:  Humboldt State will host Pacific Union this Saturday, November 16 at 7pm in another non-conference game at Lumberjack Arena.  The Pioneers are 1-6 entering their game at the Unviersity of the Pacific this Thursday in Stockton.