Men’s basketball: Lions fall in opener

COSTA MESA - The Vanguard University men’s basketball team opened

it’s 2000-2001 season with a 78-70 nonconference loss to the Master’s

College Friday night.

Kemmy Burgess had 19 points and four rebounds to lead the Lions, while

Dennis Keane and Brandon Cablay each added 13 points.

The host Lions held a two-point advantage with two minutes left in the

game, but could not hold on. Jacy Armbruster led The Master’s with 34

points and 10 rebounds.

NONCONFERENCE

The Master’s 78, Vanguard 70

The Master’s - Armbruster 34, Hoffman 12, Mackey 11, Jackson 7, Avila

7, Van Rhee 6, Kaukonen 1.

3 pt. goals - Hoffman 2, Avila 1, Armbruster 1, Jackson 1.

Fouled out - None.

Vanguard - Burgess 19, Keane 13, Cablay 13, Boys 10, Beeler 7, Curtis

6, Candelaria 2.

3 pt. goals - Burgess 3, Keane 1.

Fouled out - Burgess, Candelaria.