Box Score: Humboldt State 96, Sonoma State 82

ARCATA, Calif- Will Olsem and Steven Pratt scored 14 points apiece to lead Sonoma State, but the Seawolf defense couldn't stop the high-powered Humboldt State offense, as the Lumberjacks dropped 96 points in a 96-82 conference win on Saturday night in front of 1,369 fans at Lumberjack Arena in Arcata. The Seawolves have dropped to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the CCAA while HSU improves to 6-1 and 2-1.

The game remained close in the opening minutes, as neither team lead by more six points in the opening seven minutes, but Humboldt State fed off its crowd and pushed its lead to eight points at 17-9 with 13 minutes left in the first half. However, Sonoma State would bounce right back, scoring the game's next eight points to force the tie at 17-17.

The 'Jacks would grab the lead back, but it would be shortlived, as the Seawolves would eventually hold a 24-23 lead with 7:45 left in the opening period. It would be the last lead Sonoma State would enjoy, though. The hosts would stretch their lead to six, before SSU would come within one point at 30-29. However, in the next three minutes, Humboldt State jumped out to an 11-point lead and then enjoyed an eight-point advantage after a Pratt three-pointer at halftime -- Humboldt State led 44-36 at half.

In the second half, the Lumberjacks came out on fire, snatching their largest lead of the game at 19 at 69-50 with just under 12 minutes left and Sonoma State couldn't overcome the deficit, falling by 14 points in enemy territory.

Randy Hunter led all scorers with 26 points on 11-of-13 shooting, adding seven rebounds. Four other Lumberjacks scored in double-figures as well, including 17 points from Brandon Sterling. Humboldt State was on fire from the floor, shooting 57.1 percent on 36-63.

Sonoma State hit just under 50 percent of its shots, though, connecting on 48.4 of its attempts (30-62). Ben Washington hit half of his shots (5-10), including one three pointer for 12 points. Sterling Arterberry also added double-figures with 10 points.

The Seawolves will take on Cal State East Bay on Dec. 19 in Hayward at 4 p.m. before taking on UC San Diego on Dec. 30. SSU will return home on Jan. 2 to battle with Humboldt State again at The Wolves' Den at 3 p.m.