SEASIDE, Calif. - The Cal State East Bay men's basketball team spicked up a hard-fought 78-76 victory against Cal State Monterey Bay on Saturday afternoon at The Kelp Bed. The Pioneers withstood a late surge from the Otters to claim their seventh conference win of the season.
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GAME SUMMARY |
From the opening tip, East Bay set the tone, building a 12-point lead midway through the first half. However, the Otters refused to go down without a fight, closing the gap to just five points by halftime, with East Bay holding a 41-36 advantage.
The second half saw the Pioneers maintain their lead, once again stretching it to 12 points with just under four minutes remaining. But the resilient Otters mounted a furious comeback, going on a 16-5 run that brought them within striking distance with 14 seconds remaining. East Bay's composure under pressure proved crucial as they held on for the narrow victory by making one more free throw and a defensive stop to secure the win.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Tyree Campbell led the Pioneers with a game-high 15 points, showcasing his all-around game with 7-for-15 shooting, six assists, and three steals.
- The Pioneers displayed balanced scoring with Teiano Hardee, Ramsey Huff, and DJ Sanders each contributing 13 points.
- Jordan Espinoza made his presence felt on the boards, pulling down a team-high six rebounds.
- Cal State East Bay's efficient offense was evident in their 49.2 percent field goal percentage, slightly edging out CSUMB's 48.3 percent.
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POSTGAME QUOTES |
Cal State East Bay head coach Bryan Rooney praised his team's effort, stating:
"I was very proud of our effort in securing a hard fought victory. Monterey is a tough place to play and they are always very well-coached. A key to the victory was our offensive balance. Having four guys in double figures was huge."
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RECORDS |
Cal State East Bay: 9-11, 7-7 CCAA
Cal State Monterey Bay: 6-13, 3-11 CCAA
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The Pioneers will look to build on their current win streak as they face Sonoma State in their next CCAA matchup. The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. in Rohnert Park, California at The Wolves' Den. East Bay will be seeking revenge for their narrow 63-61 loss to the Seawolves earlier in the season on January 4.
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