Main Story

Cal State San Bernardino held off Central Washington for a 79-70 road win, improving to 2-0. Trey Booker-Lowery and Hassan Dorman scored 20 points each, while the Coyotes pulled away late after the Wildcats repeatedly threatened to erase the lead.

By the Numbers
  • CSUSB shot 52.7% overall and 19-of-29 from the field in the second half.
  • The Coyotes forced 21 turnovers and outrebounded Central Washington 45-27.
  • Booker-Lowery went 8-of-11 from the field; Dorman added 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • Chris Harris finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
Yes, But

Central Washington made several pushes, including an 11-0 run in the first half and an 8-0 run after halftime. The Coyotes answered each time, using Booker-Lowery’s late scoring and Harris’ alley-oop finish to rebuild their cushion.

What's Next

CSUSB closes the Central Washington D2 Tip-Off Classic against Montana State Billings at 11 a.m. Sunday at Nicholson Arena.

Bottom Line

The Coyotes paired efficient shooting with a commanding rebounding edge to stay unbeaten, even as Central Washington kept making the game competitive.