College men’s basketball: Vanguard fall to Kingsmen, 82-71

THOUSAND OAKS - The Vanguard University men’s basketball team was a

victim of long distance shooting, as host Cal Lutheran nailed 13

three-pointers, 9 of 12 (75%) in the second half, en route to a 82-71

nonconference victory Thursday.

Vanguard forward Damion Morbley led the Lions (2-7) with 25 points,

while Tommy Stankan (16 points), Garid Beeler (14) and Ian Boys (11) also

posted double figures.

The Kingsmen (4-1) opened the second half with a 26-10 run in the the

first 8:48 to overcome a 43-37 deficit.

NONCONFERENCE

Cal Lutheran 82, Vanguard 71

Vanguard - Stankan 16, Morbley 25, Cocca 2, Beeler 14, Pierson 3,

Cotter 0, Boys 11.

3-pt. goals - Stankan 2, Pierson 1.

Fouled out - none.

Technicals - Vanguard bench.

Cal Lutheran - Avedian 16, Kundrat 4, Coffman 6, Sharfner 6, Esquer

25, Brocious 13, Dederer 7, Seals 5.

3-pt. goals - Esquer 5, Brocious 4, Avedian 4.

Fouled out - none.

Technicals - none.

Halftime - Vanguard, 43-37.