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Holt scores 27 points, hits late 3-pointer to help Sacramento State hold off Weber State 80-77

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Jacob Holt had 27 points and 13 rebounds in Sacramento State’s 80-77 victory over Weber State on Thursday night.

Holt’s 3-pointer stretched Sacramento State’s lead to 79-75 with 36 seconds left. Bailey Nunn split a pair of free throws for the Hornets to make it a five-point advantage with four seconds to go.

Lachlan Brewer scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 7, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Hornets (7-20, 3-11 Big Sky Conference). Emil Skytta shot 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points. The victory snapped a seven-game slide for the Hornets.

Viljami Vartiainen finished with 24 points for the Wildcats (9-19, 3-11). Blaise Threatt added 20 points, six rebounds, eight assists and three steals for Weber State. Trevor Henning finished with 10 points and two steals.

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Both teams play again on Saturday. Sacramento State visits Idaho State and Weber State hosts Portland State.

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