TURLOCK (November 15, 2017) — Ajon Efferson scored a team-high 19 points to lead six Coyote in double figures in their 96-91 loss to Stanislaus State in the CCAA opener for both teams.
The records
The Coyotes fell to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the CCAA, while the Warriors improved to 3-0, 1-0.
Double digits
Joining Efferson in double figures were:
Jacardo Hawkins (16),
Elijah Brown (13),
T.A. Dixon (13),
Justin Frazier (11) and
Dorian Butler (10).
No answer
Stanislaus' Andy Cleaves put on a clinic, scoring 35 points on 11 of 16 shots. He hit seven 3-pointers with three rebounds in 33 minutes. His 35 points are the most by an opponent since Will Olsem of Sonoma State scored 38 on Jan. 21, 2012.
Ringing 'em up from 3
Four Coyotes hit three 3s each – Brown, Efferson, Hawkins and Frazier. CSUSB totaled 15.
Big deficit whittled
The Warriors led by 14 with 2:08 remaining. CSUSB ended the game on a 17-8 run.
Ice those shoulders, fellas
CSUSB attempted a school-record 45 3-pointers, surpassing the record of 39 against Grand Canyon on Feb. 22, 1996.
What's next
CSUSB makes its Coussoulis Arena season debut Saturday night against Vanguard. Tipoff is 7 p.m.