TURLOCK, Calif. — Chico State held its nerve at the free-throw line in the closing seconds Wednesday night, edging Stan State 73–69 in a tightly contested CCAA match-up at Fitzpatrick Arena. Daniel Ameyaw paced the Warriors with 16 points, tying his season high, while Donjae Lindsey led all scorers with 18 as Stan State fought through eight ties and six lead changes before the Wildcats closed it out at the line.

First Half
Stan State and Chico State traded momentum throughout an evenly played first half, with neither team able to create sustained separation. The Warriors found success attacking the paint and crashing the glass, while Chico State countered with efficient perimeter shooting. The Wildcats edged ahead late in the period to take a narrow 38–36 lead into halftime.

Second Half
Stan State came out of the locker room with energy, opening the second half on a strong run to build a 50–42 advantage in the opening five minutes. Lindsey scored nine points early in the period, while Malachi Johnson and Antony Newman-Gomez added key baskets inside as the Warriors controlled the tempo.

Chico State responded with a steady push, chipping away at the deficit before regaining the lead midway through the half. The game tightened late, with Stan State tying the score at 64–64 with just over three minutes remaining. After Malik Johnson gave the Warriors a brief two-point edge with 1:09 to play, Chico State converted from the free-throw line in the final seconds to seal the 73–69 decision.

Warrior Notables

• Donjae Lindsey scored a game-high 18 points, adding two three-pointers and eight free throws.
• Daniel Ameyaw finished with 16 points, tying his season high, while shooting 7-of-9 from the floor.
• Malachi Johnson chipped in 10 points in 18 minutes off the bench.
• Stan State's bench outscored Chico State 32–29.
• The Warriors dominated the interior with a 42–22 advantage in points in the paint.
• The contest featured eight ties and six lead changes.

Stan State moved to 10–11 overall and 6–9 in CCAA play, while Chico State improved to 7–13 overall and 5–10 in the conference.

Up Next
Stan State will face Cal Poly Humboldt, which fell to UC Merced 83–63 in Merced on Thursday, before the Warriors head back on the road to take on Cal Poly Pomona on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Pomona, Calif. Stan State will then visit Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. in San Bernardino, before returning home to host Cal State Dominguez Hills on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. for Homecoming. The Warriors will close the home-stand on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. against Cal State Los Angeles on Senior Day, when the program will honor Daniel Ameyaw, Jason Cibull, Javon Johnson, Tahjae Ordonio, and Jordan Smith.