SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) Scotty Washington had 21 points to lead Cal State Northridge to a 78-71 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night.

Washington shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Matadors (14-7, 6-4 Big West Conference). Marcus Adams Jr. added 18 points and Mahmoud Fofana scored 12.

Stephan D. Swenson led the Gauchos (13-8, 5-5) with 18 points and four assists. Jason Fontenet II added 16 points, six rebounds and four assists. Cole Anderson had 12 points and two steals.

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