UCSB outlasts Riverside in sensational semifinal as the Gauchos advance to Big West Tournament title game

POSTGAME.00_01_56_15.Still001 — UCSB outlasted UC Riverside 92-87 in a Big West Tournament semifinal.

By Mike Klan

Published March 11, 2023 1:05 am

HENDERSON, Nev. - It was a rough start but the Big West Tournament semifinal had a familiar ending as Gauchos star guard Ajay Mitchell closed out another opponent with a series of clutch shots.

The Big West Player of the Year Mitchell scored 11 of his team-high 28 points in the final 5:35 as the Gauchos beat UC Riverside 92-87 to advance to the finals where they will play Cal State Fullerton on Saturday at 6:30pm.

Josh Pierre-Louis scored 20 points before fouling out for the Gauchos who overcame a 13-2 deficit to begin the game.

Flynn Cameron scored a game-high 31 points for the Highlanders.

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