ARCATA, Calif. -- Coming off their first CCAA win on Thursday, Cal Poly Humboldt looked to build on their momentum and make it two in a row as they hosted Cal State San Marcos on Saturday night in Lumberjack Arena. The Cougars came in and shot 56 percent from the field for the game and 65 percent in the second half alone, leading to an 80-65 victory over the Lumberjacks. 

The first half began with a 13-0 start for San Marcos, as they jumped out to a commanding lead. Kareem Clark got the Jacks on the board nearly six minutes into the game. Back-to-back threes from freshman guard Brandon Bento-Jackson cut the Cougar lead to single digits. A short scoring draught for San Marcos allowed Humboldt to creep back into the game, as a three from Liyongwei Xie made it a two-point game, 17-15. The Cougars maintained the lead for the remainder of the first half despite Humboldt creating some momentum and climbing back into the game. San Marcos led 35-28 at the half. 

The second half was all San Marcos, as they shot 65.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from long distance, leading by as many as 21 points at one point. Four quick points from Humboldt in the final minute cut the lead to 15, but it wasn't enough to overcome the impressive shooting from San Marcos. Humboldt fell with a final score of 80-65. 

Lumberjack Lowdown

• Kareem Clark was just shy of a double-double, recording 12 points and nine rebounds
• Brandon Bento-Jackson had 11 points and shot 75 percent from beyond the arc
• Rob Diaz III and Sage Wayans both posted 10 points
• Diaz has now scored in double-digits for nine straight games, and in 14 of 17 games this season
• Humboldt out-rebounded San Marcos (32-19) and had more bench points (40-8)
• San Marcos had more second chance points (17-7) and fast break points (9-4)
• Both teams had 15 points off turnovers and 30 points in the paint
• San Marcos led for all 40 minutes of the game

Records

Cal Poly Humboldt (4-14, 1-12 CCAA)

Cal State San Marcos (8-11, 7-6 CCAA)

Up Next

Cal Poly Humboldt will host a pair of games next week from Lumberjack Arena. On Thursday Feb, 1, Humboldt faces San Francisco State and on Saturday Feb. 3, the Jacks will host Cal State East Bay. Both games are set to tip-off at 7:30 PM.

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