Frenchwood and Rafiq lead CSUM’s offense vs. Nelson

VALLEJO, Calif. – Jamal Frenchwood finished with a team-high 18 points and Illyaas Rafiq added another 10 in Thursday's non-conference game vs. Nelson University-Arizona at PEAC Main Gym, one that saw the Keelhaulers lead by one at halftime.

Both teams posted similar percentages across the board with CSUM hitting .464 percent of its shots to Nelson's .457, .250 pct. from three compared to its opponent's long-distance percentage of .300, and the Keelhaulers shot .647 at the line vs. the Warriors' .667. 

In this evenly-played matchup, Nelson's plus-five points at the free throw line, combined with one more field goal made vs. Cal Maritime, enabled it to depart Vallejo with an 86-79 victory.

A quick turnaround awaits the Keelhaulers because they will return to Cal Pac action Saturday night's 8 p.m. contest at Pacific Union.