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Big West Conference Tournament - UC-Santa Barbara Downs UC Irvine 79-63 - Match Report
JaQuori McLaughlin scored 22 points leading UC-Santa Barbara to a 79-63 victory over UC Irvine at Michelob Ultra Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed UC-Santa Barbara were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
UC-Santa Barbara got 19 points from Miles Norris and another 13 points from Amadou Sow. JaQuori McLaughlin contributed 3 assists, while Amadou Sow cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
UC Irvine got a 22-point performance from Collin Welp, who was supported by 11 points from DJ Davis. Brad Greene had 2 assists in a losing cause for UC Irvine, while Brad Greene grabbed 8 rebounds.
UC-Santa Barbara was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UC-Santa Barbara had a 32-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.