Full Breakdown
Big West Conference Basketball Highlights: February 15, 2024
2/14/2026, 3:52:05 AM
CSU Fullerton Triumphs Over Long Beach State
In a closely contested matchup, the CSU Fullerton Titans secured an 86-82 victory against the Long Beach State Beach on February 15, 2024. Joshua Ward led the Titans with 22 points, complemented by five rebounds and seven assists. Bryce Cofield contributed 18 points, while Jefferson Monegro added 12 points, including two three-pointers. This win improved CSU Fullerton's record to 13-13 overall and 8-6 in the Big West Conference. Conversely, Long Beach State, despite Petar Majstorovic's 22 points, extended their losing streak to six games, bringing their record to 8-17 and 4-9 in the conference.
UC Santa Barbara Defeats UC Riverside
The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos also claimed victory on the same night, defeating the UC Riverside Highlanders 76-68. Aidan Mahaney was the standout performer, scoring 20 points and maintaining a perfect free-throw record. CJ Shaw added 18 points and five assists, while Zion Sensley contributed 13 points. The Gauchos improved their season record to 17-8 and 10-4 in the Big West Conference. Andrew Henderson led the Highlanders with 22 points, but UC Riverside fell to 8-18 overall and 3-11 in conference play.
Cal Poly Edges UC Irvine
In another significant game, the Cal Poly Mustangs triumphed over the UC Irvine Anteaters with a score of 79-73. Guzman Vasilic led the Mustangs with 18 points and five rebounds, while Austin Goode recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Mustangs' victory improved their record to 10-16 and 6-8 in the Big West Conference. For UC Irvine, Derin Saran and Jurian Dixon each scored 19 points, but the team fell to 16-9 overall and 9-4 in the conference.
UC San Diego Dominates UC Davis
The UC San Diego Tritons rounded out the night with a decisive 68-51 win against the UC Davis Aggies. Bol Dengdit was instrumental in the victory, scoring 20 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Hudson Mayes also made a significant contribution with 18 points and 12 rebounds. This win brought UC San Diego's record to 17-9 and 7-7 in the Big West Conference. Marcus Wilson led the Aggies with 13 points, but UC Davis's record now stands at 15-10 and 8-6 in the conference.
Summary of Results
- CSU Fullerton Titans: 86, Long Beach State Beach: 82
- UC Santa Barbara Gauchos: 76, UC Riverside Highlanders: 68
- Cal Poly Mustangs: 79, UC Irvine Anteaters: 73
- UC San Diego Tritons: 68, UC Davis Aggies: 51
These results reflect a competitive night in the Big West Conference, with several teams vying for better standings as the season progresses.
