Cal State East Bay men's basketball team advances to Division II quarterfinals

Pioneers rally late with free throw shooting to defeat Point Loma 73-58

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:37am by Ben Kaplan

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The Cal State East Bay men's basketball team overcame a poor first-half performance at the free throw line to pull away late and defeat Point Loma 73-58 in an NCAA Division II Sweet 16 game. The Pioneers, who were just 3-for-10 at the line in the first half, made 8 of 9 free throws in the final 1:23 to score the final nine points and secure the victory. Cal State East Bay, the California Collegiate Athletic Association's Player of the Year Tyree Campbell, led the way with a game-high 20 points.

Why it matters

The win keeps Cal State East Bay's undefeated season alive as they advance to the Division II quarterfinals. The Pioneers, who are 33-0 on the year, will look to continue their historic run and reach the Division II Final Four.

The details

Cal State East Bay guard Tyree Campbell scored a game-high 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range. His brother, Amare Campbell, added 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Point Loma had four players score in double figures, led by Andrew Nagy's 15 points, but the Sea Lions committed 24 turnovers which the Pioneers converted into 31 points.

  • Cal State East Bay will play in the Division II quarterfinals on March 25 in Indianapolis.

The players

Tyree Campbell

The California Collegiate Athletic Association's Player of the Year, Tyree Campbell led Cal State East Bay with a game-high 20 points.

Amare Campbell

Tyree's brother, Amare Campbell, had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals for Cal State East Bay.

Andrew Nagy

Point Loma's leading scorer with 15 points.

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What’s next

Cal State East Bay will face a re-seeded opponent in the Division II quarterfinals on March 25 in Indianapolis.

The takeaway

Cal State East Bay's ability to overcome a poor free throw shooting performance in the first half and make key free throws down the stretch was crucial in securing the victory and keeping their undefeated season alive. The Pioneers' stifling defense, which forced 24 Point Loma turnovers, was also a major factor in the win.