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Cal State-Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC San Diego Tritons Wrap - UC San Diego Wins 76-64
Bryce Pope scored 23 points leading UC San Diego to a 76-64 victory over Cal State-Bakersfield at LionTree Arena on Thursday.
Bettors who backed UC San Diego were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks.
UC San Diego got 17 points from Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and another 13 points from Francis Nwaokorie. Hayden Gray contributed 6 assists, while Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Cal State-Bakersfield got a 18-point performance from Marvin McGhee III, who was supported by 11 points from Cameron Wilbon. Naseem Gaskin had 4 assists in a losing cause for Cal State-Bakersfield, while Modestas Kancleris grabbed 7 rebounds.
UC San Diego was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Cal State-Bakersfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-24.
Next game, UC San Diego takes its act on the road to face UC-Santa Barbara looking for another win. For Cal State-Bakersfield, they head home to face UC Irvine.