HAYWARD, Calif. - The Cal State East Bay men's basketball team showcased their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity in a commanding 82-67 victory over the Stanislaus State Warriors on Saturday evening at Pioneer Gymnasium. It was the second consecutive win for the Pioneers.
The Pioneers came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, establishing a dominant 50-32 lead by halftime. East Bay's offense was clicking, shooting an impressive 51.6 percent from the field and a scorching 61.5 percent from beyond the arc in the opening period. The team's defensive effort was equally impressive, forcing 12 turnovers and converting them into 10 points.
Key runs in the first half set the tone for the game included a 10-2 run midway through the half extended East Bay's lead from 18-15 to 28-17. Additionally, the Pioneers closed the half on a 13-0 run in the final 3:10, capped by a Tyree Campbell 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the half.
Stanislaus State showed signs of life in the second half, outscoring the Pioneers 35-32. However, Cal State East Bay's substantial first-half advantage proved insurmountable. The Warriors managed to cut the lead to 12 points with 2:22 remaining, but a clutch 3-pointer by Payden White in the final minutes sealed the victory for the Pioneers.
- DJ Sanders and Beril Kabamba led the scoring charge for East Bay, each contributing 17 points. Sanders was efficient from the field, going 5-for-8, while Kabamba showcased his versatility by hitting a three-pointer and grabbing 5 rebounds.
- Ramsey Huff and Payden White provided a significant boost from beyond the arc, each draining three 3-pointers en route to 13 points apiece.
- Tyree Campbell filled the stat sheet with 7 points, a team-high 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
- Nine of the 10 Pioneers who entered the game recorded at least one rebound, demonstrating a collective effort on the glass, led by Campbell's six rebounds.
- The team shot an impressive 50 percent from the field and an outstanding 52.2 percent from three-point range (12-for-23).
- The Pioneers controlled the boards, outrebounding the Warriors 35-29.
Cal State East Bay head coach
Bryan Rooney expressed pride in his team's performance:
"Very proud of our effort tonight against an excellent [Stanislaus State] team."
He emphasized the importance of defense, stating,
"Defensive engagement was extremely important in both games this week and it will ultimately determine our ceiling going forward."
Cal State East Bay: 6-8, 4-4 CCAA
Stanislaus State: 7-7, 4-4 CCAA
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
The Pioneers will look to build on the momentum as they hit the road for their next challenge. Cal State East Bay will face Cal State Dominguez Hills in a CCAA matchup on Thursday, January 16. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at The Torodome in Carson, California, marking the team's first road game of 2025.
