Cal Poly Opens Big West With 94-91 Win as Bandelj Sets 3-Point Record
The outburst punctuated an 18-three team night that sets up a home test against UC Riverside.
Overview
- After Cal State Fullerton cut the deficit to one twice in the final minute, Peter Bandelj and Jake Davis sank free throws to close out the win.
- Cal Poly hit 18 three-pointers and shot 49.1% from the field, including 48.6% from long range, during a matchup with 10 lead changes.
- Hamad Mousa posted 27 points and a team-best seven rebounds, with Guzman Vasilic adding 15 points and Cayden Ward 11.
- The 18 threes tied the fourth-highest single-game total in program history, and the victory was the Mustangs’ first Big West opener win since 2022.
- Cal Poly stands 5-5 overall and 1-0 in the Big West, with Mousa second in conference scoring and Bandelj third, and will host UC Riverside on Saturday, Dec. 6.