UC Irvine defeats CSU Northridge 68-67
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Derin Saran scored 13 points and his layup as time expired help carry UC Irvine to a 68-67 win over CSU Northridge on Thursday.
Jurian Dixon had 14 points shooting 6 of 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Anteaters (19-10, 12-5 Big West Conference). Saran shot 6 of 14 and added five rebounds and four steals. Harrison Carrington shot 5 of 7 to finish with 11 points, while adding five rebounds and three steals.
Josh O'Garro finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and three steals for the Matadors (18-11, 11-6). CSU Northridge also got 15 points and six assists from Josiah Davis. Larry Hughes Jr. finished with 12 points and three steals. The Matadors broke a seven-game winning streak with the loss.
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