The UC Davis Aggies secured a convincing 71-54 victory over the Long Beach State Beach, with Marcus Wilson leading the charge with 18 points and 6 assists. The Aggies, now 16-10 on the season, held a 14-point lead at halftime, 41-27, and never looked back. Long Beach State, meanwhile, fell to 8-18, with Gavin Sykes scoring a team-high 18 points. The 17-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted 9.1-point margin by the CHD Scout, demonstrating UC Davis's dominance.
Niko Rocak Grabs 10 Rebounds in UC Davis's 71-54 Win Over Long Beach State
The UC Davis Aggies took control from the outset, outscoring Long Beach State 41-27 in the first half. The Aggies' 41 points in the first half were fueled by 51.7% shooting from the field, including 3 three-pointers. Long Beach State, on the other hand, struggled to find its rhythm, shooting just 37.5% from the field in the first half. In the second half, UC Davis continued to pull away, scoring 30 points to Long Beach State's 27. The Aggies' Niko Rocak played a crucial role, grabbing 10 rebounds to help secure the win. With 9 points, Rocak also contributed to the Aggies' balanced scoring attack, which saw three players score in double figures.
Marcus Wilson and Gavin Sykes were the top performers for their respective teams, with Wilson scoring 18 points and dishing out 6 assists for UC Davis. Sykes, meanwhile, led Long Beach State with 18 points, but received limited support from his teammates. Connor Sevilla added 10 points for UC Davis, while Isaiah Lewis scored 10 points for Long Beach State. Petar Majstorovic chipped in with 8 points for the Beach, but it was not enough to overcome the Aggies' strong team performance. Wilson's 18 points marked his 10th double-digit scoring game of the season, solidifying his position as a key contributor for UC Davis.
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The UC Davis Aggies outshot Long Beach State 49.1% to 38.5% from the field, including a 35.7% to 25% advantage from three-point range. The Aggies also outrebounded the Beach 35-29, with Niko Rocak grabbing 10 boards to lead the way. UC Davis committed just 12 turnovers, while Long Beach State turned the ball over 15 times. The Aggies' 71 points marked their 15th game of the season with 70 or more points, demonstrating their ability to score consistently. With 54 points, Long Beach State fell short of its season average of 65.1 points per game.
The CHD Scout predicted a 9.1-point victory for UC Davis, with a predicted score of 81-71. While the actual score was 71-54, the Scout was correct in predicting a UC Davis win. The 17-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted margin, highlighting the Aggies' impressive performance. The Scout's prediction was based on UC Davis's strong team statistics, including its 45.1% field goal percentage and 34.5% three-point shooting percentage. With this win, UC Davis improved to 16-10, while Long Beach State fell to 8-18.
This non-conference win was classified as a Quad 4 game for UC Davis, while it was a Quad 3 game for Long Beach State. The victory improves UC Davis's resume, particularly given its NET ranking of 178. Long Beach State, meanwhile, saw its NET ranking of 255 take a hit with the loss. The win also marked UC Davis's 10th victory against a team with a NET ranking above 200, demonstrating its ability to compete against stronger opponents. With this result, UC Davis remains in contention for a postseason berth, while Long Beach State's chances continue to dwindle.
The UC Davis Aggies want to build on this momentum in their next game, while the Long Beach State Beach will aim to bounce back from this disappointing loss. UC Davis's next game is scheduled for February 17th against the Cal Poly Mustangs, while Long Beach State will face the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners on February 18th. Both teams want to improve their records and strengthen their resumes in the coming weeks.