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The Sacramento State Hornets (4-8, 0-0 Big Sky) aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Idaho State Bengals (7-6, 0-0 Big Sky) at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Reed Gym. The game airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Idaho State vs. Sacramento State
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Idaho State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.5 | 134 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.3 | 232 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 30.6 | 289 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 26.7 | 21 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.2 | 145 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.9 | 269 |
Sacramento State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 40.4 | 346 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.6 | 191 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.3 | 87 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 37.0 | 356 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 218 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 194 |
Idaho State vs. Sacramento State Stat Insights
Points
- The Bengals put up just 3.9 fewer points than the Hornets concede (79.5).
- Idaho State is 5-2 when tallying more than 79.5 points.
- When Sacramento State concedes fewer than 75.6 points, it is 2-2.
- The Hornets' 76.6 points per game are 6.4 more than the Bengals allow.
- Sacramento State is 3-4 when putting up over 70.2 points.
- Idaho State is 6-3 when it concedes fewer than 76.6 points.
- The Bengals have totaled 71 more points than their opponents this year (5.4 per game), while the Hornets have been outscored by 35 (2.9 per game).
Shooting
- The Bengals shoot 46.5% from the field, 2.9% higher than the Hornets concede defensively.
- Idaho State has a 7-4 straight-up record when shooting better than 43.6% from the field.
- The Hornets' 40.4% shooting percentage is 3.9% lower than the Bengals have given up.
- Sacramento State is 4-1 straight up when shooting over 44.3% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bengals average 30.6 rebounds, 4.7 fewer than the Hornets.
- Sacramento State is 3-1 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Idaho State is 0-3 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Bengals' 10.4 offensive rebounds per game are only 0.2 more than the Hornets average (10.2).
- The Bengals are 6-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Hornets are 2-2 when they fall short there.
- Idaho State outrebounds opponents by 3.9 per game, but Sacramento State is -1.7 on the boards.
Idaho State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Portland State | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Northern Colorado | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Northern Arizona | Away |
Sacramento State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2026 | Weber State | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Portland State | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Northern Arizona | Home |


