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UC San Diego Triumphs Over UC Irvine in Overtime, Ties for Big West Lead

In a pivotal Big West showdown, UC San Diego's Bryce Pope scored a career-high 32 points, including a last-second three-pointer to force overtime, leading to a 92-88 victory.

  • UC San Diego and UC Irvine are now tied atop the Big West standings, both holding a 13-3 conference record.
  • Bryce Pope's outstanding performance included a crucial three-pointer with less than a second left in regulation, pushing the game into overtime.
  • The intense matchup featured several lead changes, with both teams at times holding double-digit leads.
  • UCSD's win marks a significant achievement for the program, still in its final year of reclassifying from Division II to Division I.
  • The teams have four games left in the regular season, setting the stage for a tight race to the conference title.
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