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Tait-Jones scores 22, UCSD defeats UC Irvine 85-67

By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
 
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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones’ 22 points helped UC San Diego defeat UC Irvine 85-67 on Saturday night.

Tait-Jones also contributed eight rebounds and eight assists for the Tritons (20-4, 10-2 Big West Conference). Nordin Kapic scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 6, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. Chris Howell had 15 points and shot 5 for 8 from beyond the arc.

Bent Leuchten led the way for the Anteaters (20-4, 10-2) with 23 points and seven rebounds. Devin Tillis added 13 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals for UC Irvine. Myles Che also recorded 13 points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. UC San Diego visits Cal State Bakersfield and UC Irvine plays UC Santa Barbara at home.

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