Mitchell scores 17, UC Santa Barbara defeats Hampton 79-66

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell had 17 points in UC Santa Barbara's 79-66 win against Hampton on Monday.

Mitchell added eight assists for the Gauchos (3-1). Andre Kelly added 16 points, shooting 7 of 11 from the floor with seven rebounds. Josh Pierre-Louis shot 5 of 10 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line to finish with 16 points.

The Pirates (1-3) were led in scoring by Luc Therrien with 16 points. Jordan Nesbitt added 14 points, two steals and two blocks. Russell Dean had 13 points and four assists.

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Both teams play North Alabama next, UCSB on Wednesday at home and Hampton on Tuesday.

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