SAN BERNARDINO (January 20, 2018) — CSUSB's best offense was based on its defense Saturday night in its 74-55 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills in CCAA play at Coussoulis Arena.
 
Who stood out?
Dorian Butler and Jacardo Hawkins shared game-high scoring honors with 16 points each. Ajon Efferson was next with 12 and Blake McBride had his first double-double at CSUSB with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
 
Turning point
CSUSB never trailed and led by as many as 21 points in improving to 8-10 overall and 6-8 CCAA. Despite shooting only 39.7 percent, CSUSB played well on defense by outscoring CSUDH 18-5 on turnovers, forcing 14 Toros' miscues. CSUSB allowed a season-low points allowed.
 
Dominating off the glass
CSUSB outscored the Toros 11-2 on second-chance shots. It won the battle off the glass, outrebounding CSUDH 48-35.
 
Playing time
Thirteen Coyotes saw action with 11 scoring. Amin Sahwani scored his first points of his career with a driving layup late in the contest.
 
Passing time
Sophomore Justin Frazier dished a game-high eight assists and Efferson dealt six. All told, CSUSB dealt 22 assists on 27 field goals.
 
What's next
CSUSB returns to Northern California this week with games at Cal State Monterey Bay (Friday) and Cal State East Bay (Saturday).
 
Notable
CSUSB improved to 23-4 all-time in home contests against CSUDH. The Coyotes are now 40-14 all-time in the series that began in the 1991-92 season … CSUSB is 109-4 when allowing fewer than 60 points during Jeff Oliver's 16 years at the helm.