Hughes scores 23, Cal State Northridge beats UC Santa Barbara 74-65

Published Jan. 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Larry Hughes Jr. had 23 points in Cal State Northridge's 74-65 victory against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday.

Hughes added four steals for the Matadors (9-7, 2-2 Big West Conference). Mahmoud Fofana scored 14 points and added 11 rebounds. Josiah Davis finished with 12 points.

CJ Shaw led the Gauchos (9-6, 2-2) with 20 points. UCSB got 10 points and six rebounds from Marvin McGhee. Hosana Kitenge also finished with 10 points.

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