UC Irvine Anteaters @ Cal State Northridge Matadors
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
UCI | 36 | 32 | 68 |
CSUN | 24 | 43 | 67 |
UC Irvine defeats CSU Northridge 68-67
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. -- — 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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Game Information
Northridge, CA
Referee:Lee Cassell
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Chance Moore
2025-26 Standings
| Big West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawai'i | 12-5 | - | 20-7 |
| UC Irvine | 12-5 | - | 19-10 |
| Cal State Northridge | 11-6 | 1 | 18-11 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 11-7 | 1.5 | 18-11 |
| UC San Diego | 10-7 | 2 | 20-9 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 10-7 | 2 | 15-14 |
| UC Davis | 10-8 | 2.5 | 17-12 |
| Cal Poly | 9-8 | 3 | 13-16 |
| Long Beach State | 4-13 | 8 | 8-21 |
| UC Riverside | 4-14 | 8.5 | 9-21 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 2-15 | 10 | 8-21 |
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