Recap: Sacramento St vs. UC Davis

Sacramento, CA (Sports Network) - Corey Hawkins erupted for a game-high 29 points as he led the UC Davis Aggies to an 87-76 win over the Sacramento State Hornets in non-conference action in The Nest.

Hawkins, who was perfect at the free-throw line (9-of-9) and shot 9-of-15 from the floor overall, added seven rebounds and five assists for the Aggies (1-2) in the victory. J.T. Adenrele and Ryan Sypkens contributed 19 and 15 points, respectively, while Ryan Howley captured a game-high 15 rebounds.

The Hornets (3-1) were paced by Dylan Garrity with 22 points, John Dickson tacked on 18 points, six rebounds and six steals, followed by Mikh McKinney with 13 points and a team-best seven boards.

Both teams shot under 38 percent from the field in the first half, but thanks to a 5-of-12 showing behind the three-point line in the period, it was Sacramento that moved out to a 33-24 advantage at the break.

In the second half UC Davis stormed back with a sizzling 64.7 percent accuracy from the floor, 7-of-12 on the perimeter and a perfect 12-of-12 at the charity stripe, en route to the double-digit win.

The Aggies pulled off the victory despite being outscored 20-13 at the free- throw line and turning the ball over 21 times.