Santa Cruz Warriors Fight Back To Beat Stockton Kings, 118-106

STOCKTON, CA – The Santa Cruz Warriors (5-6) fought back to beat the Stockton Kings (3-5), 118-106, on Friday night at Stockton Arena in the second of three straight games between the two teams.  

James Wiseman, on assignment from Golden State, finished with 16 points and six rebounds. Guard Ryan Rollins, also on assignment from Golden State, also added 16 points and guard Lester Quinones added 14 points and four assists in the win.   

Center Neemias Queta led the Kings with 16 points and added eight rebounds. Forward Alex O’Connell and guard Jordan Ford both added 15 points for Stockton. 

The Kings took an early lead over the Warriors, heading into the second frame up 37-28. Wiseman had 12 points in the first half of the contest, however Stockton held onto the lead, 65-54 at halftime. 

After trailing by as many as 16 points in the third quarter, the Sea Dubs offense rallied to take a three-point lead with less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter. Stockton came back to lead 93-88 going into the final frame, but the Warriors fought back to take a 12-point lead over the Kings in the fourth quarter and ultimately held on to secure the win.  

The Santa Cruz Warriors will now play the Stockton Kings in the second game of this weekend’s back-to-back tomorrow, Saturday, December 3 at 7 p.m. PST at Stockton Arena in Stockton, CA. For more information on the Santa Cruz Warriors, visit santacruzbasketball.com or call (831) 713-4400.