CHEYNEY, Pa. - Khaalis Carter registered a career-high 14 points, but the visitors from the California, Pennsylvania used a stifling defense to defeat Cheyney University 68-53 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference men's basketball action Friday night inside Alfred Cope Hall.

The Wolves (1-5, 0-4 PSAC E) managed only 22 points in the first half and trailed by nine at the break 31-22.

Richard Smith recorded several dunks and controlled the interior with four blocks and several altered shots, to go along with a game-high 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Vulcans (3-5, 2-3 PSAC W).

Cheyney cut the lead down five at 42-37 with 10:08 remaining following a personal six-point run from Dominique Davis.

With the Cope Hall crowd in a frenzy after a steal and layup by Davis, Smith responded with back to back thunderous dunks as Cal would build lead to 12.

Carter ended the run with a jumper and Basir Fulmore hit a three-point shot to make it a 49-42 game with 8:35 left on the clock.

Luka Andjusic (17 pts) answered with a three-point shot, then another Smith Dunk after a steal. The Vulcans scored the next 15 points to put the game away.

Juwan Mullen added nine points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals for Cheyney.Imir Bailey led the Wolves with 6 rebounds.

The Wolves are right back in action tomorrow afternoon at Cope Hall when Slippery Rock visits at 4:00 p.m.