Little leads UCSB past Lehigh 72-70 in Vegas tourney

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miro Littlemade two free throws with three seconds left and 20 points as UCSB knocked off Lehigh 72-70 on Friday to open the Resorts World Las Vegas Classic.

Little added three steals for the Gauchos (5-2). Hosana Kitenge shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to add 12 points. Aidan Mahaney finished 5 of 13 from the field to finish with 11 points.

The Mountain Hawks (2-6) were led by Hank Alvey, who posted 22 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Lehigh also got 21 points from Nasir Whitlock.

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UCSB faces the winner of Seattle-Texas State on Saturday and Lehigh meets the loser.

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