BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Fullerton used a sharp-shooting second half to secure an 88-80 victory over Cal State Bakersfield in a Big West Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Icardo Center.

The Titans, who shot 16 for 33 from 3-point range, erased a one-point halftime deficit. Josh Ward led all scorers with 21 points for Fullerton. Kiwane Garris added 19 points, including five 3-pointers.

Dailin Smith scored 21 points and Tom Mark added 17 for the Roadrunners, who fell despite a 19-for-23 performance from the free-throw line. The Titans improved to 15-14 overall, while Bakersfield dropped to 8-20. Attendance was 482.