CHICO, Calif. - The Cal State East Bay men's basketball team suffered a tough 76-48 loss to Chico State on Thursday evening at Art Acker Gymnasium in CCAA action. The Pioneers struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game, falling behind early and unable to mount a comeback against a strong Wildcats performance.
 

GAME SUMMARY

Chico State took control from the outset, building a 36-18 halftime lead. The Wildcats' dominance continued in the second half, outscoring the Pioneers 40-30 to secure the convincing victory.

NOTABLE STATS

• Beril Kabamba led Cal State East Bay with a solid all-around performance, scoring 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, grabbing a team-high six rebounds, and recording three steals.
• The Pioneers' bench showed some promise, outscoring Chico State's reserves 23-18, led by Chase Page, who scored six points off the bench.
• Chico State's balanced attack proved too much for East Bay to handle. The Wildcats had four players score in double figures, led by Trae Taylor's 16 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting from the field.
• The Pioneers faced challenges on both ends of the court, shooting just 31.1 percent from the floor compared to Chico State's 51.9 percent.
• The Wildcats also held a significant advantage on the boards, outrebounding East Bay 40-27.

RECORDS

Cal State East Bay: 1-5, 0-2 CCAA
Chico State: 5-2, 2-0 CCAA
 

UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY

The Pioneers will look to regroup quickly as they continue their road trip, facing Cal Poly Humboldt in another CCAA matchup on Saturday, December 7. Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Lumberjack Arena in Arcata, California.