IRVINE, Calif. — In an impressive season opener, UC Irvine triumphed over Chapman with a commanding score of 82-52, highlighted by a standout performance from Bent Leuchten, who scored 19 points.

Leuchten also contributed seven rebounds, leading the Anteaters (1-0) in an all-around strong showing. Justin Hohn played a crucial role as well, netting 15 points with an efficient shooting performance, going 4 of 9 from the field and 6 of 7 from the charity stripe. Hohn showcased his defensive skills by making five steals throughout the game.

Devin Tillis added to the scoring effort, finishing with 13 points after hitting 5 of 6 attempts from the field. He also secured seven rebounds, solidifying the Anteaters’ dominance in both scoring and rebounding.

On the other side, Chapman was led by Jake Heberle, who finished the game with 14 points. Cruz Billings contributed 11 points to the Panthers’ total, while Blakeley Stoughton chipped in with six points and three blocks, attempting to keep his team competitive.

The match demonstrated UC Irvine’s strong start to the season, establishing them as a formidable opponent as they look to build on this victory in future games.