Jawara, Earlington lead San Diego to OT win over Riverside

Dec 21, 2022, 05:56 am

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- — Seikou Sisoho Jawara scored 29 points and Marcellus Earlington added seven in the overtime as San Diego beat UC Riverside 92-84 on Tuesday.

Jawara shot 8 for 15 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free throw line for the Toreros (7-6). Earlington added 25 points while shooting 10 of 18 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line, and he also had eight rebounds. Eric Williams Jr. recorded 23 points and shot 9 for 20 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line.

The Highlanders (6-5) were led in scoring by Zyon Pullin, who finished with 30 points and six assists. Kyle Owens added 15 points and seven rebounds for UC Riverside.

San Diego was outscored by UC Riverside in the second half by a six-point margin, but still wound up on top, while Williams led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.

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