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Saran's 17 Lead UC Irvine Past Cal State Northridge 85-71
Derin Saran scored 17 points and UC Irvine improved to 2-0 in Big West Conference play by rallying from a halftime deficit to win their fourth straight game.
- UCI recovered from a halftime deficit to secure the win, with Derin Saran scoring 17 points, including nine in the final five minutes, to lead UC Irvine Anteaters past Cal State Northridge Matadors on Saturday night at the Bren Events Center.
- Trailing at halftime for the first time this season, UC Irvine Anteaters rallied for a second Big West Conference win before a 13-day break following their Thursday victory over UC Riverside.
- Kyle Evans anchored the interior with rebounds and blocks, posting 12 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks while reserves Andre Henry, Tama Isaac and Jovan Jester Jr. added key scoring.
- Northridge's early 3-point success faded in the second half as Larry Hughes II scored 18 points and Josiah Davis had 14 points and 10 assists, with shooting 1 for 8 from deep in the second half.
- UCI tightened its defense and reduced turnovers from seven to four in the second half, with Jordan Brinson returning from injury to score seven points and Mahmoud Fofana adding 11 points and 11 rebounds.
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Saran's 17 lead UC Irvine past Cal State Northridge 85-71
Led by Derin Saran's 17 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the Cal State Northridge Matadors 85-71. Kyle Evans added 12 points and 16 rebounds for UC Irvine.
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Strong Second Half Propels UC Irvine To 85-71 Win Over CSUN
UC Irvine clinched an 85-71 victory over CSUN, powered by a decisive second half where they outscored their opponents 48-30. Guard Derin Saran led the Anteaters with 17 points, nine of which came during a critical final stretch where they asserted dominance with a 17-4 run. The team improved to a 7-4 record and 2-0 in the Big West, as key players contributed significantly to both offense and defense, especially in the latter half of the game. By…
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