RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Interstat) — California Baptist used a balanced attack and efficient offense to defeat Utah Tech 84-72 in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at CBU Events Center.

The Lancers (11-6) led 40-31 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 2,012. Utah Tech (9-8) could not close the gap despite shooting 48.1% from the field.

Devon Malcolm led California Baptist with 20 points off the bench. Dominique Daniels and Martel Williams added 20 and 17 points, respectively, for the Lancers, who scored 42 points in the paint and committed only five turnovers.

Ethan Potter scored 20 points for Utah Tech. Noah Bolanga added 17 points for the Trailblazers, who were outrebounded 14-7 on the offensive glass.