Gerlach5
81
Cal Baptist CBU-MBB 17-5,8-4 PacWest
82
Winner Concordia (CA) CUI-MBB 18-3,11-2PacWest
Cal Baptist CBU-MBB
17-5,8-4 PacWest
81
Final
82
Concordia (CA) CUI-MBB
18-3,11-2PacWest
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Cal Baptist CBU-MBB 34 47 81
Concordia (CA) CUI-MBB 36 46 82

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Brian Gaul

Eagles Get Bucket Late, Down CBU 82-81

The Rundown: The Concordia Eagles lost a lead late, but hit a shot with 13 seconds left to beat #24 Cal Baptist 82-81 at home as part of Homecoming 2016.

By the Numbers:  JT Roach hit the game-winner and led with 21 points on seven-of-14 shooting.  Geoff Gerlach added 15 and seven rebounds, and Matt Scott scored a tough 12.  Stephen Grosey added six boards and Martin Thomas had five assists.

The Difference:  CUI hit three more field goals but CBU hit five more threes.  Concordia outscored them in the paint 40-30 and off the bench 33-14.

Critical Plays:  After two minutes scoreless to start, Geoff Gerlach banked one home to start the scoring.  CBU regained the lead 12-8.  JT Roach got it back 13-12 with a floater.  Justin Davis came off the screen for a three, 22-14, Eagles with eight minutes left.  The Lancers fought back 26-22 with five left.  Roach hit a contested two and CUI led 33-27 with two left.  CBU came storming back with seven straight, but Roach banked one home at the buzzer, 36-34 Eagles.  The pace was back and forth early to start the second half, but a jumper from Gerlach put CUI ahead 48-44.  CBU hit two threes and led 56-55 with 12 minutes left.  Roach got it back with a three, 60-58.  A four-point spurt made it 69-61 Eagles with eight minutes left.  CBU responded with four-straight and got it down to 71-69.  The Eagles responded with two layups, from Grosey and Gerlach.  It was 80-78 Eagles with one minute left and CBU hit a three to make it 81-80 Lancers. 

What it Means:  The Eagles claim sole possession of first place in the PacWest at 18-3 and 11-2.

Up Next:  A quick turnaround, as CUI host BYU-Hawaii at 7:30 pm on Monday.  Check the live links in the inset.  

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