Harris, who went 10-of-16 from the field, 4-of-6 from beyond the three-point line and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line, also added nine rebounds and three steals. The Henderson, Texas, native’s 31 points were the most by a Hornet since Joseth Dawson had 32 points in a Sacramento State home win over Weber State last season. Harris had five of his points (including a crucial three-point play with 1:40 to play) and two rebounds during the final two minutes of the game to help the Hornets ice the victory. His 31 points also tied for seventh-most in Sacramento State Div. I (1991-pres.) single-game history.

Sacramento State improved to 5-11 overall and 2-2 in the Big Sky as the Hornets have now won six-consecutive Big Sky games at the Hornets Nest dating back to last season. In addition, the Hornets have won four of their last seven games after opening the season with a 1-8 record. The win over Weber State was the program’s second in 21 chances as Weber State entered the game 19-1 against Sacramento State dating back to the 1969-70 season. Sacramento State has also won four-straight games at home this year and improved to 5-2 at the Hornets Nest.

Weber State, which got 16 points and 21 rebounds from senior Lance Allred, dropped to 5-11 and 1-4 in the conference. The Wildcats’ streak of 13-consecutive winning seasons (dating back to 1989-90) is in jeopardy as the team has just 11 games remaining on its regular-season schedule.

Weber State dominated the glass as the Wildcats outrebounded the Hornets, 50-30, including 19 offensive rebounds (eight from Allred and seven from Coric Riggs). Sacramento State compensated for the rebounding disparity by forcing the Wildcats into 18 turnovers while committing just six of its own (including two in the second half). Moreover, the Hornets shot 80.0 percent (16-20) from the free-throw line while also tallying a season-high tying 16 assists to go along with 11 steals and five blocked shots. The six turnovers were the fewest in a game by the Hornets since the team had five against Portland State on Feb. 6, 1997.

Joining Harris in double figures for the Hornets were senior Jameel Pugh (15 points, four rebounds and two steals) and sophomore Alex Bausley (11 points and 11 rebounds). For Bausley, it was his second-consecutive double-double and third this season. Pugh has now scored in double figures in four of his last five games and is averaging 13.6 points per game over that span.

No team led by more than 10 points during the entire contest as the game featured nine ties and 10 lead changes. Weber State took its largest lead of the night at three points (61-58) with 5:57 to play. Both teams then exchanged baskets over the next three minutes until Jason Harris blocked a shot from Jamaal Jenkins, grabbed the rebound and fed to Pugh for a breakaway dunk, giving the Hornets a two-point lead (67-65) with 2:26 remaining.

After a missed shots from Weber State’s David Patten, the Hornets retook possession of the ball and Harris eventually drove the baseline and converted a lay-up while being fouled. Harris knocked down the ensuing free throw to give the Hornets a five-point lead with 1:40 to play. Weber State would get no closer than three points the rest of the way as the Hornets went 6-of-7 from the free-throw line during the final two minutes of the game.

Joining Allred in double figures for Weber State were Riggs (23 points and 15 rebounds) and Brett Cox (12 points). Riggs went 10-of-18 from the field and 2-of-6 from beyond the three-point line.

Sacramento State junior DaShawn Freeman, still nursing a hamstring injury suffered against Portland State, finished with eight points, three assists and four steals in 16 minutes. Senior point guard E.J. Harris finished with a season-high seven assists in 37 minutes.

Sacramento State returns to the hardwood next week as the team travels to Montana State (Jan. 20) and Montana (Jan. 22). The Hornets have not lost to Montana State in two years (four-straight victories), and have never won at Montana during the regular season since joining the Big Sky for the 1996-97 season.