In a notable match held in Long Beach, California, the UC San Diego Tritons triumphed over Long Beach State with a decisive score of 80-54 on Thursday evening.

Tyler McGhie was the standout performer for the Tritons, netting an impressive 26 points while also grabbing five rebounds, contributing significantly to the team’s performance. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones also made a substantial impact, efficiently converting 6 of 8 attempts from the field and matching that from the free-throw line, resulting in 18 points. Justin Rochelin complemented the offensive efforts with 11 points on 5 of 7 shooting from the field.

On the other side, Varick Lewis emerged as the leading scorer for Long Beach State, registering 12 points. He was supported by Devin Askew, who added 11 points along with five assists, while Cam Denson chipped in with 10 points, marking a challenging night for the Beach.

This victory improves UC San Diego’s record to 15-3 and places them at 5-1 in the Big West Conference, showcasing their strength in the current season.