Biola let a 10-point lead slip away in the final minutes, falling 69-65 to Cal State LA after the Golden Eagles closed with a 17-3 run. Grayson Sinek led Biola with 18 points, but the Eagles went without a field goal for most of the closing stretch as turnovers and missed shots opened the door to the comeback.

By the Numbers
  • Cal State LA’s closing run: 17-3.
  • Free throws: Cal State LA 17-for-19; Biola 10-for-15.
  • Rebounds: Cal State LA 37, Biola 31.
  • Fast-break points: Cal State LA 20, Biola 8.
Yes, But

Biola competed well for most of the game and led nearly throughout, with Sinek scoring 18 and Prince Oseya adding 14 on perfect shooting. But the Eagles’ late execution faltered: they committed two turnovers, missed a key layup and couldn’t convert a late 3-point attempt.

What's Next

Biola travels to face Cal State San Marcos on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m., with a chance to respond immediately and apply lessons from the late-game collapse.

Bottom Line

Biola’s strong first 35 minutes weren’t enough: closing possessions, free-throw production and rebounding turned a 10-point lead into a season-opening lesson in finishing games.