HAYWARD, Calif. — The Cal State East Bay men's basketball team jumps back into California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play this week with a home and road contest this week.
The Pioneers will play host to Cal State Dominguez Hills on Thursday, Dec. 5, before taking a short trip across the Bay to face local foe San Francisco State on Saturday, Dec. 7. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m., and will be streamed live.
Cal State East Bay (5-3, 1-1 CCAA) is looking to build off last week's efforts, as the Pioneers split two non-conference contests during Thanksgiving week.
CSUEB earned a key road victory at Saint Martin's, 89-83, on Nov. 27, and suffered a narrow loss to Fresno Pacific on Nov. 30.
Junior forward
Zafir Williams averaged a double-double during the two-game stretch, recording 21 points with a season-high 13 rebounds and three assists at Saint Martin's and followed it up with a 25 point, 10-rebound and two-block performance against Fresno Pacific. The Long Beach native also went 14-for-15 from the free-throw line against FPU.
Williams leads the CCAA this season in points per game (22.0), and rebounds per game (10.0) while also leading the team in blocks and minutes played.
Thursday's home game against Cal State Dominguez Hills is themed "Finals Prep/Pizza Party Night" as Pioneer athletics will provide test-taking materials as well as free food for students in attendance.
PIONEER POINTS
- Cal State East Bay ranks fourth in the CCAA in fewest points allowed per game (67.9) and defensive field-goal percentage (.413)
- The Pioneers have the fifth-best scoring margin in the conference, outscoring opponents by an average of 7.1 points per contest
- Junior forward Zafir Williams leads the CCAA in scoring, averaging 22.0 points per game, and also leads the conference with 10.0 rebounds per contest
- Williams is tied for 12thin the nation in scoring and tied for eighth in the country in rebounding
- CSUEB has won nine-consecutive games against Cal State Dominguez Hills — including six-straight at home — and is 10-7 all-time against the Toros
- The Pioneers have won two-straight against San Francisco State, and are 5-13 all-time against the Gators
