Stanton pulls away late to defeat Keelhaulers

VALLEJO, Calif. – Trailing by three with 6:59 left to play in Saturday's Cal Pac Conference game vs. Stanton, Cal Maritime remained within striking distance for the rest of the night until back-to-back threes, on consecutive possessions, helped the visiting Elks withstand the Keelhaulers' late charge to secure a 78-73 victory.

By making one of two free throws, Lawrence Long pulled Cal Maritime within one possession with 11 seconds on the clock, but Stanton responded by canning a pair of free throws after Cal Maritime was forced to foul to preserve as much time as possible, to seal the result.

Even though Cal Maritime's next game is Monday evening against Lincoln (CA) — tip-off inside PEAC Main Gym is set for 7 p.m. — these team will meet against in next Saturday's return game in Fullerton.

Nick Stone led all players with 26 points; five of his eight field goals were from three. Lone enjoyed an efficient night by sinking 5 of 8 shots overall, and 5 of 6 at the line to end his evening with 15 points, and Luke Popovich was a perfect 4-for-4 from the and added another 10 points.