SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In a strong showing, Deuce Turner led the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos to an 83-66 win against Green Bay on Saturday evening, contributing 23 points to the team’s success.

Turner displayed impressive shooting, making 9 of 15 attempts from the floor and connecting on 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Alongside him, Kenny Pohto added 19 points and secured 10 rebounds, while Jason Fontenet II made a significant impact with 13 rebounds and 9 points.

On the opposing side, the Green Bay Phoenix, who are struggling with a 2-10 record, found their top scorer in Jeremiah Johnson, who tallied 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Preston Ruedinger chipped in with 13 points and 7 rebounds, whereas Anthony Roy contributed 11 points. This defeat marks the seventh consecutive loss for the Phoenix.

The Gauchos improved their season record to 7-3 with this victory, showcasing their skill and teamwork, while the Phoenix will need to regroup as they face the ongoing challenges of their current losing streak.