Long Leads Cal Maritime Past Pacific Union in High-Scoring Affair
VALLEJO, Calif. (Interstat) — Lawrence Long scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Friday night to lead the Cal Maritime men’s basketball team to an 87-78 NAIA victory over Pacific Union at the PE Center.
The Keelhaulers, who improved to 6-7, used a 46-point second quarter to pull away after leading 41-38 at halftime. The Pioneers fell to 2-12 despite 22 points from Hayden Creswell and 20 from Yatyn Anderson.
Cal Maritime capitalized at the free-throw line, making 20 of 31 attempts, while Pacific Union attempted only 10 free throws, making five. The Keelhaulers also held a 44-32 rebounding advantage. Luka Popovic added 10 rebounds and six assists for the winners.