CAMPUS NEWS — On Saturday evening, Cole Anderson made a significant impact for UC Santa Barbara, leading the team to an 83-75 win over Cal State Fullerton with an impressive performance of 29 points.

Anderson demonstrated his shooting prowess by hitting 9 out of 14 attempts from the field, while also excelling from beyond the arc with 6 of 10 successful 3-point shots. Furthermore, he was flawless at the free-throw line, converting all 5 chances. His contributions were vital for the Gauchos, who now hold a record of 13-7 overall and 5-4 within the Big West Conference.

Supporting Anderson, Kenny Pohto added 12 points, efficiently shooting 6 for 8 from the field, while Stephan D. Swenson chipped in with 10 points, hitting all 3 of his field goal attempts.

On the other side, Cal State Fullerton struggled to find their rhythm as they faced their ninth conference defeat, bringing their season record down to 6-16 and 1-9 in the conference. Zion Richardson stood out for the Titans, posting a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Additionally, LoLo Rudolph contributed 12 points to the team’s efforts, as Donovan Oday added 11 points to the scoreboard.

The match showcased a competitive atmosphere, with both teams striving for crucial conference victories amidst their respective season challenges.