Idaho State vs. Sacramento State Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 1

The Sacramento State Hornets (4-8, 0-0 Big Sky) aim to end a seven-game road losing streak when they visit the Idaho State Bengals (7-6, 0-0 Big Sky) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET.

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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 % 44.3 234
Rebounds Per Game 30.6 288
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 26.7 21
Turnovers Per Game 11.2 145
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 10.9 268

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 37.0 355
Turnovers Per Game 12.1 219
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 11.8 193

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Idaho State vs. Sacramento State Stat Insights

Points

  • The 75.6 points the Bengals average are only 3.9 fewer than the Hornets allow.
  • When Idaho State scores more than 79.5, it has a record of 5-2.
  • Sacramento State has a 2-2 record when allowing less than 75.6 points.
  • The Hornets average 76.6 points, 6.4 more than the Bengals allow.
  • Sacramento State is 3-4 when posting more than 70.2 points.
  • Idaho State has a 6-3 record when allowing fewer than 76.6 points.
  • The Bengals have 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 is 7-4 when shooting higher than 43.6% from the field.
  • The Hornets shoot 40.4% from the field, 3.9% lower than the Bengals concede.
  • This season Sacramento State is 4-1 when the team shoots higher than 44.3% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Bengals collect 30.6 boards per game, 4.7 fewer than the Hornets.
  • Sacramento State is 3-1 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Idaho State is 0-3 when falling short on the boards.
  • The Bengals' 10.4 offensive rebounds per game are just 0.2 more than the Hornets pull down (10.2).
  • When the Bengals grab more offensive rebounds, they are 6-3 overall. When collecting fewer, the Hornets are 2-2.
  • On the boards, Idaho State is +3.9 rebounds per game, but Sacramento State is -1.7.

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