Diane's double-double helps CSU Northridge to 85-79 win
LAS VEGAS -- Lamine Diane had 21 points to go with 11 rebounds and three blocks as CSU Northridge held off SIU-Edwardsville 85-79 on Saturday afternoon in the Las Vegas Classic to halt a three-game skid.
CSU-Northridge will meet the winner of the Northern Colorado-Rider game Sunday.
Diane, who posted 16 points in the first half, was 9 of 19 from the floor. Terrell Gomez drained 5 of 9 from long distance to total 22 points with four assists and three steals for CSU Northridge (4-8). Rodney Henderson Jr. added 15 points.
The Matadors trailed early before taking a 16-14 lead following a Henderson 3-point jumper with 12:28 left in the first half. They maintained the lead to go up 36-32 at the half and pushed their advantage to 51-37 after Gomez and Darious Brown II drained 3s with 14:29 remaining in the game.
Daniel Kinchen, who finished with 16 points, nailed his fourth trey as the Cougars closed to 83-79 with 11 seconds left. Gomez made two free throws to close out the scoring.
David McFarland had 18 points for SIU-Edwardsville (2-8).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom Sawyer
- Tony Thomas
- Curtis Williams
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 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 7-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Little Rock | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| UT Martin | 5-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Tennessee State | 4-5 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-5 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Lindenwood | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Western Illinois | 2-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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