SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (Interstat) — The Santa Cruz Warriors held off a late surge to defeat the Sioux Falls Skyforce 110-103 in a G League game Friday night at Kaiser Permanente Arena.

Santa Cruz built a 15-point halftime lead and maintained control despite a 40-point fourth quarter from Sioux Falls. The Warriors improved to 9-17, while the Skyforce fell to 16-12.

L.J. Cryer led Santa Cruz with a game-high 32 points, including six 3-pointers. Marques Bolden added 19 points and Charles Bassey had 18 for the Warriors. Jahmir Young paced Sioux Falls with 31 points.

The teams meet again Saturday in Santa Cruz.