LOS ANGELES (AP) Dawson Baker had a career-high 24 points as UC Irvine Anteaters narrowly beat Cal State Northridge Matadors 75-70 on Saturday night.

Baker made 9 of 10 from the free throw line.

Collin Welp had 10 points and nine rebounds for UC Irvine (10-7, 5-3 Big West Conference), which won its fourth straight game.

Elijah Hardy had 17 points for the Matadors (5-16, 1-9), who have now lost eight straight games. Atin Wright added 14 points. Onyi Eyisi had 13 points.

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