Giles scores 14 to lift UMKC over CSU Bakersfield 75-67

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Giles had 14 points off the bench to lift UMKC to a 75-67 win over Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday night.

Xavier Bishop had 14 points for UMKC (10-16, 5-6 Western Athletic Conference). Danny Dixon added 12 points. Marvin Nesbitt Jr. had seven rebounds for the hosts.

Jarkel Joiner had 19 points for the Roadrunners (16-10, 7-5). Rickey Holden added 13 points.

The Kangaroos leveled the season series against the Roadrunners with the win. Cal State Bakersfield defeated UMKC 74-73 on Jan. 17.

UMKC matches up against Seattle on the road on Thursday. Cal State Bakersfield plays California Baptist at home next Saturday.