BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Bakersfield outscored Santa Barbara City College 8-3 in overtime to hand the Vaqueros their first loss, 91-86, Friday at the Renegade Athletic Center.
The teams were tied 45-45 at halftime and each scored 38 points in the second half, despite Santa Barbara leading by eight with three and a half minutes remaining, to send the game to overtime. Bakersfield held Santa Barbara to three points in the extra period.
Harry Davies led Santa Barbara with 21 points and eight rebounds while making eight of nine free throws. Jack Berry added 18 points and seven rebounds, Brandon Williams scored 13 points with four assists, and Mason Thomas finished with 12 points and five rebounds.
The Vaqueros shot 43.8 percent from the field, 41.2 percent from three-point range and 74.2 percent at the free-throw line. Santa Barbara outrebounded Bakersfield 42-39 but committed 17 turnovers.
Zykiar Henderson led Bakersfield with 31 points and 11 rebounds. Nile Tinsley scored 22 points. Bakersfield shot 53 percent from the field.
The Vaqueros fall to 2-1 and travel to No. 17 Santa Monica next Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m.