Southern Utah beats Cal Baptist 60-57

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Jamir Simpson scored 22 points as Southern Utah beat Cal Baptist 60-57 on Thursday night.

Simpson had six rebounds for the Thunderbirds (10-13, 2-7 Western Athletic Conference). Hercy Miller added 14 points while shooting 5 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line while they also had seven rebounds. Brock Felder went 3 of 5 from the field to finish with six points. The Thunderbirds broke a five-game losing streak.

Dominique Daniels Jr. led the Lancers (11-11, 4-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. AJ Braun added 12 points and eight rebounds for Cal Baptist. Javonte Johnson also had nine points and three steals.

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Both teams play on Saturday. Southern Utah hosts Abilene Christian and Cal Baptist hosts Grand Canyon.

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