Chappell scores 16, Sacramento State beats NAU 59-56

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zach Chappell's 16 points helped Sacramento State defeat Northern Arizona 59-56 on Saturday night.

Chappell shot 6 for 13 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line for the Hornets (11-7, 4-1 Big Sky Conference). Austin Patterson scored 11 points while going 4 of 9 (3 for 6 from distance). Akolda Mawein shot 4 of 8 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 10 points.

Xavier Fuller led the way for the Lumberjacks (5-14, 1-5) with 20 points. Northern Arizona also got nine points from Oakland Fort. Nik Mains also had six points and six rebounds.

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Both teams play on Thursday. Sacramento State visits Idaho State while Northern Arizona hosts Idaho.

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