Jones' program single-game record 45 lead Cal State Bakersfield past Cal State Northridge 94-90

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jemel Jones scored a program single-game record 45 points and Cal State Bakersfield, which trailed by as many as 22 points in the second half, defeated Cal State Northridge 94-90 on Saturday night.

Jones — who scored the second-most points in a Division-I game this season (Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 49) — shot 14 for 23 (6 for 11 from 3-point range) and 14 of 17 from the free-throw line for the Roadrunners (9-9, 3-3 Big West Conference). Jaden Alexander shot 4 for 6 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 13 points. Kadar Waller shot 3 of 4 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.

Mahmoud Fofana led the way for the Matadors (11-6, 3-3) with 26 points and three steals. CSUN also got 21 points from Marcus Adams Jr.. Keonte Jones also had nine points, nine rebounds and five assists.

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