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UC Davis Falls 88-83 to UC Irvine - Recap
UC Davis was burned for 31 points by Bent Leuchten on Thursday as UC Irvine picked up a 88-83 win at University Credit Union Center.
Bettors who backed UC Irvine were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
UC Irvine got 18 points from Dawson Baker and another 14 points from DJ Davis. Pierre Crockrell II contributed 7 assists, while Devin Tillis cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
UC Davis got 27 points from Elijah Pepper in a losing cause and another 25 points from Ty Johnson. Elijah Pepper contributed 7 assists for them, while Kane Milling had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UC Irvine were victorious, as the score was 42-36 at the break.
UC Davis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-23.
UC Irvine looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Long Beach State. UC Davis will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cal State-Bakersfield.