CSU Bakersfield tops CSU Northridge in Big West opener

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Antavion Collum had 16 points in CSU Bakersfield's 51-47 victory against CSU Northridge on Tuesday in a first-round opener of the Big West Conference Tournament.

The second half featured seven lead changes and five ties.

Collum also had six rebounds for the Roadrunners (11-21). Travis Henson scored 11 points and Cameron Smith 10.

The Matadors (7-25) were led in scoring by De'Sean Allen-Eikens, who finished with 15 points. Atin Wright added 10 points and three steals for CSU Northridge.

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