CALIFORNIA, Pa., -  The Clarion University men's basketball team was defeated on the road agaisnt California University of Pennsylvania Wednesday evening by a final score of 84-78.  The loss moves the Golden Eagles to 5-14 overall (3-11 PSAC).  The Blue and Gold return to action Saturday evening when they host Pitt Johnstown at Tippin Gymnasium at 7:30 PM.

Jamani Pierce put on another spectacular performance, leading the Golden Eagles with a team-high 19 points.  Justin Grant led the team with nine rebounds, while BJ Andrews turned in a 12-point, six rebound effort in the loss.  Clarion shot 33% from the field, including 28% (7-25) from beyond the three-point arc.  

Clarion took a 32-31 advantage into the locker room at halftime thanks to a pair of Cam Grumley free-throws with two seconds remaining in the first half.  The Eagles fell behind early courtesy of a dramatic 14-0 run to start the game for Cal U, but thanks in part to a pair of big baskets from Manny Powell and some clutch free-throw shooting from Pierce, Clarion secured their first lead of the half at 24-24 and held on until the first-half buzzer. 

It would not last for the Golden Eagles, however.  The Vulcans would hit their opening shot of the second half to go up 33-32, never again conceding the lead for the rest of the game.  Although the Eagles were within a few possessions most of the night and out-rebounded the Vulcans 42-38, Cal U out-scored Clarion in the paint 34-24 en route to securing the win.