NAMPA, Idaho -- Cal State LA's men's basketball team staged a dramatic comeback that just missed making a memorable result against Northwest Nazarene.

The Golden Eagles sliced a late 10-point deficit down to a single possession in the waning moments, but Northwest Nazarene was able to hold on for an 80-75 victory Saturday in Johnson Sports Center. Cal State LA (0-4) trailed by just one point at halftime and was tied with 13 minutes to go in the game, but never could overtake Northwest Nazarene (2-0).

Joshua Munzon led the Golden Eagles with 20 points, nine rebounds and five steals, while Duce Zaid had a big second half and finished with 17 points. Geoffrey Frid had 12 points and four rebounds, while Bobby Miles had 10 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Mike Wright had 28 points and eight rebounds, while Detwon Rogers had 15 points and seven rebounds for Northwest Nazarene.

The Golden Eagles were 31-of-70 (44.3 percent) from the floor and made only three of 12 from 3-point range. Northwest Nazarene was 23-of-55 (41.8 percent), but hit 13-of-27 from 3-point range, including 6-of-9 in the second half. Northwest Nazarene was also 21-of-29 from the free-throw line, while Cal State LA was just 10-of-17. Cal State LA had a 42-35 rebounding edge and committed 17 turnovers to 21 for the Crusaders.

Cal State LA started well and opened up an 8-3 lead in the first four minutes thanks to baskets by Miles and Munzon and two straight buckets from Frid. Northwest Nazarene, though, went on a 22-5 run to take a 25-13 lead midway through the period. Cal State LA trailed 27-15 before going on a 16-2 run that ended on a basket by Dushon Carter that gave the Golden Eagles a 31-29 lead. Northwest Nazarene regained a four-point lead, but a 3-pointer by Munzon made it 35-34 at halftime.

An early basket by Miles kept the margin at 37-36, but Northwest Nazarene went on an 8-0 run to extend its lead. A three-point play by Andre McPhail pulled the Golden Eagles to within 45-44 with 14 minutes left and a 3-pointer by Munzon tied it at 47-47 with 13:34 to go. A steal and dunk by Munzon kept the Golden Eagles within 52-50 with 10 minutes left, but Northwest Nazarene responded with another run and opened up leads as large as 12 points.

The margin was still 10 at 76-66 before a Munzon layup and a 3-pointer by Zaid made it 76-71. Munzon then made a steal and layup to slice the margin to 76-73 with 34 seconds still ledt and a basket by Zaid kept it a one-possession game at 78-75 with 20 seconds left. Northwest Nazarene then made one of two free throws to extend the lead to four points and Cal State LA missed four shots on its next possession before another free throw by Northwest Nazarene that accounted for the final margin.

Cal State LA will return to action on Tuesday with a road game at NCAA Division I Washington State.