ARCATA, Calif.--- Humboldt State outscored its visitors 61-35 in the second half and held them to just 36% shooting in the second half as the Lumberjacks defeated Cal State Los Angeles 93-81.  Five players scored in double digits led by Jackson Strong and Rob Lewis each with 21 points.  Leland Green chipped in 16 points while Isaiah Sampson added 11 points and Zachariah Christian scored 10 points for HSU, who improves to 4-2 on the season and 1-1 in the CCAA.
 
QUOTES FROM THE COACH:  "Tonight we showed some character, some toughness and believed in each other to play the right way after being down 16 points and battled back and won," said head coach Steve Kinder.  "We made some in-game adjustments, applied the strategies and began to play defense with an effective purpose which translated to some better offensive possessions in the second half.  We had some special individual performances, Isaiah Sampson making an impressive debut and Gabrys (Sadaunykas) continuing to embrace his valuable role coming off the bench in the second half as a defensive stopper and offensive facilitator.  This win will allow many smiles at the Thanksgiving dinenr table, enjoying our families and friends.  We will prepare daily throughout the break for our home game against Portland Bible on Saturday)."
 
FIRST HALF: Cal State Los Angeles (3-3, 0-2 CCAA) jumped out to a 7-0 capped by a three by Sean Estes off an assist from Shacquille Dawkins.  A made free throw by Sampson cut CSULA's lead to 13-7 five minutes into the game.  A lay-up by Michael Ajiboye increased the visitors' lead to 25-15 midway through the first stanza.  A three by Strong capped a 5-0 run by the Lumberjacks as the hosts cut CSULA's lead to 25-20, but the visitors took a 35-23 lead on a three by Michael Wright with just 4:45 left in the half.  Another three by Estes increased CSULA's lead to 46-30, but a lay-up by Christian cut the guests' lead to 46-32 heading ingot the half.
 
SECOND HALF:  A Rob Lewis lay-up four minutes into the second half cut the Golden Eagle lead to single digits, 53-44 four minutes into the new half.  A three by Strong off a pass from Amari Green made it a two-possession (57-51) game with 12:45 left in regulation.  A lay-up by Gabrys Sadaunykas cut the Golden Eagle lead to 65-64 with 8:22 on the clock.  The Lumberjacks took a 70-67 lead on two free throws by Leland Green.  They increased their lead to 79-74 with just 4:16 to go in the game on a three by Sampson off a pass from Leland Green.  A jumper by Sampson gave HSU an 84-76 lead with a little under three minutes on the clock.  A free throw by Amari Green gave HSU a 91-81 with 33 ticks to go and two free throws by Leland Green sealed the game for HSU, 93-81.
 
DOUBLE-DOUBLE:  Rob Lewis had his second double-double this evening by scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.  He also had two assists and two blocked shots. 
 
34-40:  HSU went 34-for-40 from the line this evening.  Leland Green was 12-for-14 while Jackson Strong and Rob Lewis each went six-for-six.  Gabrys Sadaunykas was also perfect from the line going two-for-two.
 
FIVE IN DOUBLE DIGITS:  Five 'Jacks scored in double digits for HSU this evening led by Rob Lewis and Jackson Strong each with 21 points.  Leland Green chipped in 16 points, Isaiah Sampson added 11 points and Zachariah Christian chipped in 10 points. 
 
NINE FROM BEYOND THE ARC:  HSU went nine-for-24 from beyond the arc.  Jackson Strong connected on five of his 11 attempts while Gabrys Sadaunykas, Zachariah Christian, Isaiah Sampson and Rob Lewis each made on three.
 
UP NEXT:  HSU will end its five-game home stand on Saturday, November 30 at 5pm when the Lumberjacks hosts Portland Bible College.