News Release

Pasadena, CA — Two different games were played this evening at Braun Gymnasium. In the first half, Redlands was able to force Caltech to play at Redlands tempo. The resulting 25-point lead at the half, 65-40, would prove to be too much to overcome for the Techers in the second. Inside the numbers, Caltech's 25 first half turnovers combined with missed lay-ups were damaging to the great physical effort put forth against Redlands pressure. Also of note was the play of Redlands' Amir Mazarei. He had 20 in the half and finished with 34 including 9 3's.

The second half was mostly Caltech's way, but every hint of a run by the hosts was answered by the visitors. Caltech was 20 of 26 from the free throw line and Redlands was 2 of 9. The Beavers increased their rebounding margin in the second to plus-8 and cut their turnovers to 14 in the second half. Still, Redlands with 10 different players making a 3 in the game were able to hold off the Beavers for a hard-earned, well-deserved victory in front of an enthusiastic Caltech crowd.

Dave Thomas and Daniel Markus each scored 12 to support Mazarei's brilliance. Caltech was led by senior Jordan Carlson's 21 points and 8 rebounds, followed by frosh Travis Haussler with 20 and 12, and sophomore Bryan Hires with 19 and 14.