Mike Price scored 29 points as the Chicago State Cougars beat the California Baptist Lancers 81-62 on Wednesday night at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.
The Cougars came out fast, taking the first half 39-26. They led by as many as 23 points. A 11-0 run in the second half swung the game.
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For Chicago State, Mike Price finished with 29 points off the bench, Will Lovings-Watts added 18 points and six rebounds off the bench, while Armari Carraway chipped in nine points.
For California Baptist, Rene D'Amelio finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, and Justas Stonkus added 15 points.
The Cougars moved to 2-2. The Lancers fell to 0-3.
The Cougars sit first in the NEC. Chicago State is 0-1 at home and 2-1 away from home. The Lancers are first in the Big West and have lost three straight. California Baptist is 0-2 at home and 0-1 away from home.
The Cougars next visit the San Diego Toreros on Friday, Nov. 13, at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Lancers are back in action when they host the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Friday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 p.m. ET.
