Disney's Division II West Coast Tip-Off Classic

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Nov. 2, 2007

Coyotes Hold off KWC in Day One Finale

ANAHEIM — Cal State San Bernardino held off a late rally by Kentucky Wesleyan to defeat the Panthers 66-57 in the last game of Day One of Disney's Division II West Coast Tip-Off Classic.  

The eight-team tournament is presented by Disney’s Wide World of Sports and the Disneyland Resort. The three-day men’s and women’s basketball tournament is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena.

David Reichel led the way for CSU San Bernardino with a game high 17 points while Lance Ortiz and Reggie Brown chipped in 11 points each.  TJ Smith paced the Panthers with 15 points, 6 assists, and five steals while Jeff Fahnbulleh had a game high 12 rebounds.  KWC out rebounded the Coyotes 39-19, but had 33 turnovers.

CSU San Bernardino shot 47% from the field while KWC shot 43%.

The men’s division of the tournament continues on Saturday with a 12pm contest between Montana State-Billings and CSU San Bernardino and at 2:30pm as Kentucky Wesleyan faces Metro State.  Metro State defeated Montana State-Billings 72-55 earlier this evening.