CHICO, Calif. – Chico State saw a strong offensive night spoiled Saturday, as Cal Poly Humboldt shot 63 percent from the field and pulled away for a
96–77 CCAA win on
Jan. 17, 2026 at
Art Acker Gym. The Wildcats moved to
6–10 overall (4–7 CCAA), while the Lumberjacks improved to
9–7 (7–3 CCAA).
How it happened
Chico State traded baskets early and kept pace behind efficient scoring from
Chris Holley and repeated trips to the free-throw line from
Robel Zemmo, but Humboldt's hot shooting and perimeter burst created separation in the first half. The Lumberjacks went into the break up
45–40, powered by a barrage from
Brandon Bento-Jackson, who knocked down six first-half threes.
The Wildcats opened the second half looking to respond, but Humboldt struck first with a quick run built on turnovers and transition finishes, stretching the margin to double digits. Chico State continued to compete—getting a big night from Holley (20 points) and Zemmo (19 points)—but Humboldt's balance and efficiency proved too much as the Lumberjacks scored 51 second-half points and gradually pushed the lead out of reach.
Humboldt finished with
42 points in the paint and hit
12 three-pointers, while Chico State was limited to
three bench points and struggled to slow Humboldt's consistent scoring in the half court and in transition.
Winning time (final 6 minutes)
With Chico State still within reach at
73–65 (6:01), Humboldt closed the game with a decisive run. A
Rob Jenkins three pushed the lead to
78–65, and the Lumberjacks followed with a layup, free throws, and a series of finishes inside to extend the margin beyond 15 and close out the road win.
Standouts
- Chris Holley: 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting, 5 assists
- Robel Zemmo: 19 points (9-of-13 FT)
- Max Walters: 15 points (4 threes), 2 steals
- Braddock Kjellesvig: 13 points, 3 rebounds
Team numbers that told the story
- Shooting: Chico State 26–60 (43.3%), Humboldt 34–54 (63.0%)
- 3PT: Chico State 8–26, Humboldt 12–22
- Free Throws: Chico State 17–23, Humboldt 16–23
- Rebounds: Humboldt 35, Chico State 23
- Assists: Chico State 8, Humboldt 15
- Turnovers: Chico State 8, Humboldt 12
- Points in the Paint: Chico State 36, Humboldt 42
- Bench Points: Chico State 3, Humboldt 20
