NORTHERN ARIZONA

Hines leads Northern Arizona over Sacramento State

Feb 16, 2019, 10:50 PM

(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)...

(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Carlos Hines had 17 points and 10 assists to carry Northern Arizona to a 78-66 win over Sacramento State on Saturday night.

Nik Mains had 16 points for Northern Arizona (8-17, 6-9 Big Sky Conference), which broke its four-game losing streak. Luke Avdalovic added 14 points. Cameron Shelton had 12 points and seven rebounds for the visiting team.

Marcus Graves had 18 points for the Hornets (11-12, 5-9). Bryce Fowler added 16 points. Osi Nwachukwu had 12 points.

The Lumberjacks evened the season series against the Hornets with the win. Sacramento State defeated Northern Arizona 66-64 on Jan. 17. Northern Arizona plays Idaho at home on Thursday. Sacramento State takes on Weber State at home on Thursday.

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