Tait-Jones scores 25 as UCSD defeats UCSB 77-63

SAN DIEGO — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones' 25 points helped UCSD defeat UCSB 77-63 on Thursday.

Tait-Jones shot 9 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Tritons (16-4, 6-2 Big West Conference). Hayden Gray scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 12, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Nordin Kapic shot 4 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points.

Deuce Turner led the way for the Gauchos (12-7, 4-4) with 16 points. Stephan Swenson added 10 points, six rebounds and two steals for UCSB. Kenny Pohto had nine points and eight rebounds.

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These two teams both play Saturday. UCSD hosts CSU Northridge and UCSB visits CSU Fullerton.

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