RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Interstat) — Martel Williams made a free throw with 45 seconds remaining Thursday night to lift California Baptist to a 56-55 men’s basketball victory over Tarleton State at CBU Events Center.

The Lancers (17-6, Western Athletic) survived despite shooting just 30.5% from the floor, relying on a 16-for-20 performance at the foul line and a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The Texans (11-12) went 0 for 9 from 3-point range and committed 12 turnovers.

Andy Sigiscar led all scorers with 18 points for Tarleton State, which led 30-28 at halftime. Williams paced California Baptist with 15 points. A crowd of 3,052 watched the defensive battle where neither team led by more than five points.