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Cal State-Bakersfield Falls 57-52 to UC Irvine - Recap
Austin Johnson scored 11 points leading UC Irvine to a 57-52 victory over Cal State-Bakersfield at Bren Events Center on Thursday.
UC Irvine won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread.
UC Irvine got 9 points from Collin Welp and another 9 points from Dawson Baker. Justin Hohn contributed 3 assists, while Collin Welp cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Cal State-Bakersfield got 15 points from Dalph Panopio in a losing cause and another 13 points from Cameron Smith. Dalph Panopio contributed 2 assists for them, while Justin Edler-Davis had 7 rebounds.
UC Irvine led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Cal State-Bakersfield won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-28.
UC Irvine looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cal Poly. Cal State-Bakersfield will aim to get back on the winning track at UC San Diego.