US EditionUCSB Works Overtime to Win Big West Opener
UCSB won 84-77 in overtime, with 32 of 38 free throws made and a pivotal four-point play by Colin Smith securing the Big West opener victory.
- On Thursday, UC Santa Barbara men's basketball team defeated Long Beach State men's basketball team 84-77 in overtime at the Thunderdome, improving to 7-2 overall and 1-0 in Big West.
- At the free-throw line, UCSB went 32 for 38, with Aidan Mahaney perfect 11-for-11 and Colin Smith 10 for 11, aiding their late win.
- The contest featured 17 lead changes and 15 ties, with Gavin Sykes, UC Santa Barbara guard, scoring all 24 points after halftime and tying the game with a 3-pointer with eight seconds left.
- Colin Smith changed the overtime dynamic when his four-point play shifted momentum and UCSB sealed victory by making six straight free throws.
- UCSB got a game-high performance from Aidan Mahaney, who had 26 points and six rebounds, while Shaquil Bender scored 19 for Long Beach and LBSU now hosts UC San Diego on Saturday at 6 p.m.
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Led by Aidan Mahaney’s 26 points, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos defeated the Long Beach State Beach 84-77 in overtime on Thursday
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UCSB works overtime to win Big West opener
Entenza DesignMiro Little was injured in the first half of the Gauchos win vs LBSU UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - It was not a relaxing 'Beach' day for the Gauchos. UCSB blew a late four point lead in regulation but recovered in time to beat Long Beach State in overtime 84-77 in the Big West opener for both teams. Colin Smith scored eight of his 18 points in overtime including a 4-point play that put UCSB up 77-72 with 2:36 to play in the ex…
Gauchos Draw a Line in Overtime With 84-77 Victory over Long Beach State
UC Santa Barbara’s starters keep dropping, but so did the free throws during Thursday’s Big West Conference men’s basketball opener. Aidan Mahaney and Colin Smith combined to make 21-of-22 foul shots to hold off Long Beach State for an 84-77 overtime victory at the Thunderdome. The Gauchos (7-2), who lost star point guard Miro Little to a leg injury late in the first half, pulled out the victory by making 24-of-29 free throws after the break (32…
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Long Beach State loses overtime battle with UCSB in Big West opener
Gavin Sykes scores all 24 of his points after halftime, including a 3-pointer late in regulation to force OT, but LBSU falls, 84-77 on the road. Long Beach next hosts UC San Diego on Saturday night.
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