Cal Poly-SLO 73, CS Northridge 72

Cal Poly-SLO 73, CS Northridge 72

Published Jan. 26, 2010 8:54 a.m. ET

Lorenzo Keeler scored 23 points and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo survived a last-minute shooting spree by Cal State Northridge to take a 73-72 win on Saturday night.

The Mustangs (8-10, 5-2 Big West) won their third straight with the help of David Hanson, who finished with 15 points, and Shawn Lewis, who had 11.

The Mustangs were up 73-69 with 19 seconds left when Mark Hill hit a 3-pointer for the Matadors (7-12, 2-4) to bring the score within a point.

The Matadors then missed two free throws, three jumpers and a 3-point try in the final 17 seconds to clinch the win for the Mustangs.

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Hill finished with 24 points. Lenny Daniel scored 13 points and pulled down eight rebounds, while Kenny Daniels scored 12 points and made eight assists.

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