Jacob Kaler
73
Simpson (CA) SIM 1-4
89
Winner William Jessup WJU 2-0
Simpson (CA) SIM
1-4
73
Final
89
William Jessup WJU
2-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Simpson (CA) SIM 33 40 73
William Jessup WJU 43 46 89

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Red Hawks fall to Rival William Jessup in Rocklin

ROCKLIN, Calif. - Simpson men's basketball team fell to NorCal rival William Jessup 89-73 Thursday in Rocklin. 

The Red Hawks struggled in the first half shooting 37% from the field and 33% from the three point line. Despite their shooting woes, Simpson would only be down 10 headed into intermission, 43-33. 

Both teams caught fire in the second half, but Jessup shot an impressive 62% from the field and 54% from three point to seal the victory. The Red Hawks shot 51% from the field and 45% from the three point line. 

Marc Kirkland, debuting in his first game of the season after missing the first four games due to a knee injury, posted 16 points and two steals. Leading scorer Jacob Kaler also scored 16 points and dished out four assist. Captian Rufus Humphrey contriubted with 11 points.

The Red Hawks will now turn their attention to an exhibition game against Sacramento State University. Tip is set for 7:00 p.m.
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