CSU Northridge hosts UCSB after Anderson's 21-point game

UCSB Gauchos (7-7, 0-3 Big West) at CSU Northridge Matadors (5-12, 1-5 Big West)

Northridge, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: UCSB faces the CSU Northridge Matadors after Cole Anderson scored 21 points in UCSB's 79-73 loss to the CSU Fullerton Titans.

The Matadors are 3-5 in home games. CSU Northridge has a 1-2 record in one-possession games.

The Gauchos are 0-3 against Big West opponents. UCSB averages 75.6 points and has outscored opponents by 7.7 points per game.

The Matadors and Gauchos meet Tuesday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Elijah Hardy is averaging 10.5 points and 1.5 steals for the Matadors. Atin Wright is averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games for CSU Northridge.

Ajay Mitchell is averaging 7.9 points and 4.3 assists for the Gauchos. Amadou Sow is averaging 10.3 points over the last 10 games for UCSB.

LAST 10 GAMES: Matadors: 2-8, averaging 57.9 points, 29.7 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 37.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.7 points per game.

Gauchos: 4-6, averaging 70.7 points, 32.1 rebounds, 15.1 assists, 6.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.6 points.

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