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UC Davis Downs Utah State 72-69 - Match Report

UC Davis grabbed a 72-69 win over Utah State on Tuesday, behind a 16-point effort from Elijah Pepper at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

UC Davis was a +11.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

UC Davis got 14 points from Christian Anigwe and another 12 points from Ezra Manjon. Elijah Pepper contributed 5 assists, while Caleb Fuller cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Utah State got a 19-point performance from Brandon Horvath, who was supported by 16 points from Justin Bean. Rylan Jones had 6 assists in a losing cause for Utah State, while Justin Bean grabbed 13 rebounds.

UC Davis was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

UC Davis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-39.

UC Davis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Eastern Washington. Utah State will aim to get back on the winning track at Richmond.