Men’s basketball: Lions take care of Hope International

COSTA MESA - Finally.

After four near misses, the Vanguard University men’s basketball team

pulled out it’s first Golden State Athletic Conference win over Hope

International, 60-52, Saturday night at The Pit.

Brandon Cablay led the Lions (5-15, 1-8 in conference) with 13 points,

while Kevin Candelaria grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.

Other scoring stars for Vanguard include Ian Boys (12) and Dennis

Keane (10).

The Royals (10-13, 2-7) were led by Axel Margaritha, who scored 23

points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

GOLDEN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Vanguard 60, Hope International 52

Hope International - Margaritha 23, Houck 13, Rogers 4, Stoa 4,

Willcox 4, Tims 2, Hills 2.

3-pt. goals - Houck 3.

Fouled out - none.

Technicals - Willcox 1.

Vanguard - Cablay 13, Boys 12, Keane 10, Burgess 7, Goldman 4, Beeler

4, Candelaria 4, Corkery 4, Curtis 2.

3-pt. goals - none.

Fouled out - Boys.

Technicals - none.

Halftime - tied, 28-28