Dons avenge loss to Oxnard to stay on top of Channel League

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Dons got defensive as they move closer to a Channel League boys basketball title.
Santa Barbara held Oxnard to 17 second half points as they win 51-41 to keep sole possession of first place in league at 11-1.
The Yellowjackets fell to third at 9-3 with San Marcos second at 10-2.
Diesel Lowe scored a team-high 13 points while DJ Wilson added 11 points.

(Dons senior Diesel Lowe gets inside for a bucket. Entenza Design).
Oxnard double-teamed Dons star and UCSB-commit Luke Zuffelato holding him to 10 points.
Santa Barbara led 27-24 at the half but went up by 11 points late in the third quarter behind a sensational defensive effort.
Carter Battle and Zuffelato each had a steal and a block shot in the quarter.
The Dons held Oxnard senior standout guard Marcos Ramirez to just 6 points.
The Yellowjackets got a game-high 15 points from D'aries Garrett.