The Hornets, who played with a roster of just seven players because of injuries, dropped to 0-23 overall and 0-10 in the Big Sky. Northern Arizona won for the fourth time in the last five games while improving its record to 13-10 and 6-4 in the conference. Sophomore Alyson Thurman (back) and senior Ciara Jenkins (ankle) both missed tonight’s game for the Hornets.

Northern Arizona, which shot 40.5 percent (30-74) from the field was led by Lacey Tolbert’s 15 points while Lynsie Blau (12), Jen Snitker (11) and Constance Richard (11) also chipped in. Richard added 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season.

The Lumberjacks broke open an early 4-4 tie by going on a 14-0 run to lead, 18-4, with 13:35 remaining in the first half. Sacramento State would get no closer than within nine points of the lead the rest of the way. NAU held the Hornets to 20.7 percent (6-29) shooting in the first half and 27.8 percent (15-54) for the game.

The Lumberjacks also outrebounded Sacramento State, 50-36, and forced the Hornets into 20 turnovers. In addition, Sacramento State went 0-of-10 from beyond the three-point line and recorded a season-low one steal.

Sacramento State was led by Danielle Iceman’s game-high 18 points as the sophomore went 7-of-14 from the field. Freshman Kristine Knowlton finished with eight points and game highs in both rebounds (11) and blocked shots (three). Sophomore Sydney Gatson, who played all 40 minutes of the contest, finished with seven points and four rebounds.

Knowlton has now led Sacramento State in rebounding in four of the last five games.

Sacramento State’s losing streak has now reached 33-straight games dating back to last season.

The Hornets play their final two home contests of the season next week against Montana (Friday, Feb. 22, 7:05 p.m.) and Montana State (Saturday, Feb. 23, 7:05 p.m.).