The Closer! Ajay Mitchell comes up clutch again as he hits last second game-winner in Hawaii

By Mike Klan

Published January 27, 2023 1:12 am

HONOLULU, Hawaii. - Ajay Mitchell saved his best for last again.

The sophomore guard banked in an off-balance floater from the right side with 1.9 seconds left to give UCSB a 65-64 win over the Rainbow Warriors.

Mitchell finished with a game-high 24 points as the Big West-leading Gauchos improved to 8-1 in league and 17-3 for the season.

Mitchell was the Big West Freshman of the Year last season earning a reputation for hitting big shots in crunch time.

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