Coach Les Postgame Press Conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Senior Matt Neufeld scored a season-high 20 points to lead UC Davis as the Aggies battled Sacramento State in the annual Causeway Classic. UC Davis fell 61-51 in the team's annual trip to the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento. 

"I cannot thank the Kings enough for opening up their home to us and giving us this opportunity to play in a NBA arena," said head coach Jim Les. 

"This truly will become a life-long memory for everyone involved. We talked about that pregame about embracing this opportunity, we are grateful for this chance."

Junior Kennedy Koehler scored a season-high nine points and led all Aggies with seven rebounds. Freshman Ezra Manjon joined Neufeld in double-figures with 10 points. 

UC Davis will head to Portland for Saturday's 1 p.m. non-conference road game at 2-4, Sacramento State will continue its season at 3-0.

Neufeld shot 8-for-13 overall (.615) and hit all four of his attempts at the free throw line.

"Matt has been doing a really nice job. He scores around the basket and draws a lot of attention," Les added. "We need to keep going to him because he is a force. 

The senior communication major has scored double figures in each of the last three games and is averaging 15.3 points throughout that duration.

UC Davis' eight-game road swing will continue this weekend in Portland, tip-off from the Chiles Center will take place at 1 p.m. In addition to a broadcast on Money 105.5 FM, links for internet audio and live stats are available at UCDavisAggies.com


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