MARTINEZ, Calif. (Interstat) — The Yuba 49ers narrowly defeated the Contra Costa Comets 81-77 in a California Community College Athletic Association men’s basketball game Saturday.

Yuba built a six-point halftime lead and held off a second-half push by the Comets. Julius Wade led all scorers with 27 points and added eight rebounds for Contra Costa in the loss. The 49ers improved to 12-5 overall, while the Comets fell to 11-7.

Contra Costa shot just 39% from the floor and 63% from the free-throw line. Yuba’s victory came despite being projected as a 61.5% favorite by statistical models. The teams will meet again in Marysville on Feb. 11.