LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, UC Irvine triumphed over Towson with a score of 67-60, securing the championship title at the Western Slam.

Devin Tillis had an impressive performance for the Anteaters, contributing 25 points and adding seven rebounds to his statistics, showcasing his abilities on both ends of the court and helping propel his team to victory.

Supporting Tillis, Bent Leuchten scored 11 points with a shooting line of 3 of 7 from the field and a perfect 4 of 4 from the charity stripe, while also collecting six boards. Justin Hohn also made his presence felt, adding nine points with a shooting performance of 4 of 11, although he found it challenging beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 4 attempts from three-point range.

On the other side, Mekhi Lowery was the top performer for the Tigers, finishing the game with 14 points along with two blocks, contributing significantly to his team’s effort. Towson also had support from Dylan Williamson, who added 11 points, and Rahdir Hicks, who chipped in with nine points.

Overall, this hard-fought battle highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams and showcased individual talents, ending in favor of the Anteaters as they improved their season record to 8-0.