Sacramento State Women Rout Cal State Stanislaus
Natalie Picton scored 23 points as the Hornets never trailed in an 86-46 exhibition win.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Sacramento State women's basketball defeated Cal State Stanislaus 86-46 on Wednesday in an exhibition game, never trailing at any point. Head coach Aaron Kallhoff played all 12 of his players, and every one of them scored at least one point.
Why it matters
The lopsided exhibition win gives the Hornets an early look at their depth, with multiple transfers contributing in double figures. Ball security and defensive pressure will be key as the team prepares for its next road test.
Natalie Picton scored 23 points and hit 10 of 13 shots in the second half, while Koko Akridge made four 3-pointers at a 50% clip with four steals. The Hornets forced 21 turnovers while committing 20 of their own.
The players
Aaron Kallhoff
Head coach of the Sacramento State women's basketball program, who played all 12 of his players in the exhibition win.
Natalie Picton
Senior guard for Sacramento State who led the team with 23 points in the exhibition victory.
The details
Picton drew two defenders, faked a layup and passed to Akridge, who knocked down a first-quarter 3-pointer. Akridge's steal later set up a Picton layup that opened the second half for the senior guard.
Timeline
Wednesday: Sacramento State defeats Cal State Stanislaus 86-46 in an exhibition game.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 4:30 p.m.: Sacramento State plays at UT Arlington.
Season Trajectory
Three transfers scoring in double figures shows how portal-built rosters are reshaping college women's basketball depth. Sacramento State's early balance suggests the Hornets are leaning on that model to compete in the conference.
Fantasy and bracket watchers should note that Picton and Akridge are both carrying heavy scoring and steal loads for the Hornets. The injury evaluations for Ajong Lual and others will determine rotation availability for the Arlington trip.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring and forced turnovers are the early blueprint for Sacramento State's season. Watching how the transfers hold up on the road at Arlington will show whether that depth translates beyond exhibition play.
What happens next
Sacramento State plays at the University of Texas, Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., with injuries to Ajong Lual and others to be evaluated beforehand.
Further reading
For more college hoops coverage, see Basketball on our Sacramento sports pages.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The State Hornet.
