Payne scores 23 as Idaho knocks off Sacramento State 80-67

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jack Payne had 23 points in Idaho’s 80-67 victory over Sacramento State on Thursday.

Payne added five rebounds for the Vandals (7-9, 2-1 Big Sky Conference). Kristian Gonzalez went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Tyler Linhardt had 13 points and shot 5 for 12, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc.

The Hornets (5-10, 1-1) were led by Jacob Holt, who posted 35 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Sacramento State also got 13 points and four assists from Julian Vaughns.

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These two teams both play Saturday. Idaho visits Portland State and Sacramento State hosts Eastern Washington.

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