Overview
- The Pioneers closed with an 8-of-9 free-throw surge in the final 1:23 to seal a Sweet 16 victory in Hayward.
- Tyree Campbell led with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, and Amare Campbell added 12 with key late free throws.
- East Bay converted 24 Point Loma turnovers into 31 points while committing only 12 turnovers themselves.
- The win keeps Cal State East Bay perfect at 33-0, the only undefeated team remaining in NCAA basketball.
- The Elite Eight is set for March 25 in Indianapolis, with East Bay’s opponent to be announced after reseeding.