SAN JOSE, Calif. — In an exciting matchup on Sunday, UC Santa Barbara emerged victorious against San Jose State with a score of 64-59, thanks to the outstanding performance by Cole Anderson, who contributed 18 points to the Gauchos’ success.

Anderson demonstrated remarkable shooting skills, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 67%, making 6 of his 9 attempts. His proficiency from long range was particularly impressive, as he drained 6 of 8 three-pointers. Not far behind, Stephan D. Swenson added 15 points to the team’s total while shooting 54% from the field, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Jason Fontenet II also chipped in, scoring 12 points during the game.

On the other hand, the Spartans, who fell to a 1-4 record, saw Josh Uduje lead the way with a notable performance, scoring 22 points and pulling down seven rebounds. Will McClendon supported the effort with 12 points and contributed defensively with two steals.

At the end of the first half, UC Santa Barbara held a slim lead over San Jose State with a score of 30-27. Cole Anderson had already secured 12 points by halftime. Swenson was the standout performer for UCSB in the second half, as he netted a team-high 13 points, helping seal the victory for his team.