Anderson helps UC San Diego upset UC Irvine 99-91

Published Feb. 24, 2023 12:40 a.m. ET

Associated Press

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Roddie Anderson III scored 25 points to propel UC San Diego to a 99-91 upset victory over UC Irvine on Thursday night.

Anderson added three steals for the Tritons (10-19, 5-12 Big West Conference). Bryce Pope sank 11 of 12 free throws and scored 24 . Francis Nwaokorie buried five 3-pointers and scored 22.

Dawson Baker finished with 33 points and three steals to pace the Anteaters (20-9, 13-4), who had a five-game win streak end. DJ Davis added 19 points and Justin Hohn scored 10.

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Both teams play on Saturday. UC San Diego hosts UC Santa Barbara, while UC Irvine travels to play Hawaii.

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