The Austin Peay State University men's basketball team (2 wins, 5 losses) came back from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Sacramento State (1 win, 6 losses), 74-71. The win marked the Governors' first victory in the state of California and their first in as many meetings with the Hornets.

Key Highlights.

APSU jumped out to a 12-11 lead early, but trailed 44-35 at halftime.
The Governors closed the gap on the Hornets at the end of the half and took their first lead of the game with 9:51 left in the game.
DeMarcus Sharp scored a game-high 26 points, including 18 in the second half.
Sai Witt contributed 18 points and six rebounds for APSU.
The Governors shot 50 percent from the field and 75 percent from the free throw line.
Making the Difference.

DeMarcus Sharp and Sai Witt combined for 54 points, while Sacramento State's scoring leaders Zee Hamada and Brandon Bateson combined for 32 points. Sharp was 4-of-8 from the field and 11-of-14 from the free throw line in the second half, while Witt was 8-of-9 from the free throw line for 12 points and six rebounds in the final 20 minutes.

UP NEXT.

The Austin Peay State University men's basketball team will close out the longest road trip in program history when it takes on Appalachian State on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in Boone, N.C.