| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP | 26 | 37 | 63 |
| UCR | 34 | 38 | 72 |
UC Riverside leads throughout to beat Cal Poly 72-63
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Dikymbe Martin had 20 points with eight rebounds and six assists and UC Riverside led throughout to beat Cal Poly 72-63 on Thursday night to secure a spot in the Big West Conference Tournament beginning March 8.
Martin, who had eight points in the final minute, made 10 of 11 from the line. Chance Murray drained 5 of 10 from long range to total 17 points and Alex Larsson added 16 for the Highlanders (9-20, 4-11).
The Highlanders had a 34-26 halftime advantage and pushed their lead to 60-48 but could never break free of Cal Poly as Victor Joseph nailed a 3 and Luke Meikle followed with two free throws to cut the deficit to 66-62 with :18 remaining. Martin made eight free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
Jakub Niziol led the Mustangs (9-20, 4-11) with 15 points. Donovan Fields and Meikle added 14 points apiece.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Deron White
- Frank Harvey
- Tom Nally
2024-25 Big West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 7-0 | - | 17-2 |
| UC San Diego | 5-2 | 2 | 15-4 |
| UC Davis | 5-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Cal State Northridge | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Hawai'i | 4-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| UC Riverside | 4-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 3-4 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Long Beach State | 3-4 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 1-7 | 6.5 | 6-14 |
| Cal Poly | 0-8 | 7.5 | 6-14 |
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