Cal State East Bay men's basketball advances to keep undefeated season alive

"I can't put it into words. I am thankful to God, my teammates. They trust me. We trust each other. Not at all. I trust my craft. I trust what God has in store for me. With four minutes to go, Campbell was clutch as the crowd cheered Defense! Defense! The Pioneers trailed most the game but closed it out winning 76-67."

"The Pioneers ran the table during the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) season, becoming the first team in conference history to go 22-0 in league play. The Pioneers Head Coach, Bryan Rooney, was given CCAA Coach of the Year honors. Tyree Campbell was named CCAA Player of the Year. Josh Ijeh won Defensive Player of the Year."

"They are here in the City of Hayward. They are representing the East Bay. It is magnificent. Because people want to be able to get together and have a winner. Cal State East Bay is an incredible university. We are in a great place in Hayward."

Cal State East Bay's men's basketball team completed a dramatic comeback, scoring 18-2 in the final minutes to defeat Cal State Dominguez Hills 76-67 in the NCAA Division II Western Region semifinals. The Pioneers remain undefeated and are hosting the tournament in Hayward for the first time in 38 years. Point guard Amare Campbell credited trust in his teammates and faith for the clutch performance. The team completed a perfect 22-0 season in California Collegiate Athletic Association play, a conference record. Head Coach Bryan Rooney earned CCAA Coach of the Year honors, while Tyree Campbell was named Player of the Year and Josh Ijeh won Defensive Player of the Year. The victory energized the local community and alumni.

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