Lancers Edge Wildcats in Tight WAC Contest
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Interstat) — Dominique Daniels scored 21 points, including two decisive free throws with seven seconds remaining, to lift California Baptist to a 65-63 men’s basketball victory over Abilene Christian on Saturday night at CBU Events Center.
The Lancers, who led 32-26 at halftime, held off a late Wildcats rally. Abilene Christian’s Bradyn Hubbard tied the game at 63 on a three-point play with 14 seconds left before Daniels was fouled and made both free throws. A final free throw by the Wildcats with four seconds left missed.
California Baptist improved to 18-6 overall. Abilene Christian fell to 10-13. Daniels led all scorers, while Hubbard paced the Wildcats with 16 points. California Baptist shot 50% from three-point range and made 24 free throws to secure the win.