IRVINE, Calif. - Simpson Men's Basketball kept it a close game in the first half, but were unable to retake the lead all second half losing to Westcliff, 82-72.
Westcliff was able to maintain their five-plus point lead from the 14-minute mark and beyond in the second half of the game holding off the Red Hawks' comeback attempt.
Aaron Burt was the team's leading scorer with 19 points and eight rebounds. Javonntie Jackson dropped 14 points and Akin Branco added 13 points.
The Red Hawks' loss drops them 2-3 in conference play so far currently in the middle of the pack in the Cal Pac Conference.
SU looks to rebound as they travel to St. Katherine to play their second game of this SoCal roadtrip on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:00 pm.