Score: CSUN 94, UC Davis 78
Location: Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, Calif.
Records: UC Davis 12-9, 5-5 Big West | CSUN 12-10, 5-5 Big West

THE SHORT STORY: Four Aggies scored in double figures and the team recorded 18 assists for the third consecutive game but UC Davis ultimately fell 94-78 to CSUN on Thursday night at Premier America Credit Union Arena.

COURT SIDE

• Connor Sevilla led the Aggies in scoring with 15 points, going a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line and 4-7 from the field with a pair of triples.
• Marcus Wilson added 13 points, a game-high eight assists, while also collecting five rebounds.
• Nils Cooper had 12 points, converting 4-of-5 attempts from the charity stripe.
• Isaiah Chappell finished with 10 points and a team-high 8 rebounds, marking his third straight game in double figures.
• The Aggies recorded assists on 18 of their 26 made field goals.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Aggies established their offensive rhythm right out the gate, finding open shooters early and often.
• Marcus Wilson and Niko Rocak hit early threes to set the pace, and the team continued to execute from the perimeter throughout the period.
• A fast-break layup by Isaiah Chappell in the final minute capped the opening half, sending UC Davis into the locker room with a 48-44 advantage.
• In the second half, CSUN utilized a crucial 9-0 scoring run that was capped off at the 12:26 mark to take momentum.
• The Aggies continued to battle on the offensive end, getting contributions from the line and creating second-chance opportunities, but the Matadors held onto the lead down the stretch to secure the home victory.

UP NEXT
UC Davis travels to Bakersfield to face Cal State Bakersfield on Saturday, Jan. 31. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.