UC Davis shut down Sacramento State after halftime to win the Causeway Classic, 75-56, in Sacramento. The Aggies held the Hornets without a field goal for the final 17:08, turning a three-point halftime deficit into a 19-point victory. Connor Sevilla led UC Davis with 16 points, while Ylan Esso-Essis and Jalen Stokes delivered career milestones.

By the Numbers
  • UC Davis outscored Sacramento State 42-20 in the second half.
  • The Hornets made 3 of 26 shots after halftime and finished 13-for-56 from the field (23.2%).
  • Ylan Esso-Essis scored 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds; Jalen Stokes had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
  • The Aggies outrebounded Sacramento State 48-36 and outscored it 42-14 in the paint.
Yes, But

Sacramento State led 36-33 at halftime and briefly went ahead in the second half. But after taking its final lead with 17:08 remaining, the Hornets made no more field goals as UC Davis closed with a decisive 30-5 run.

What's Next

UC Davis returns home to host Alabama State on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. PT. The game will stream on MW+.

Bottom Line

UC Davis turned defense into separation: a historic shooting shutdown fueled its third straight win and first road victory as a Mountain West member.