CSU Northridge defeats Cal Poly 95-90
CSU Northridge Edges Out Cal Poly in Thrilling Conference Showdown
The Premier America Credit Union Arena was electric on Saturday night as the Matadors of CSU Northridge took down their visitors, Cal Poly, 95-90 in a dramatic conference matchup.
The game's primary storyline centered around a thrilling comeback from the home team, who erased a 3-point halftime deficit to take control of the contest. The Matadors' resurgence was spearheaded by senior forward Josiah Davis, who led the charge with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists.
At the break, Cal Poly held a slim lead, trailing CSU Northridge 41-44. However, the away team's Hamad Mousa would ultimately outscore his counterpart at halftime, with Mousa scoring 17 points to Davis' 12 in the opening frame.
The second half saw the Matadors take control, with Davis and center Joshua O'Garro combining for 30 points. Cal Poly struggled to contain the CSU Northridge duo, as Davis and O'Garro formed a potent one-two punch that proved too much for the Mustangs to handle.
Mousa continued his strong performance, scoring 17 points in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome the Matadors' resurgence. The game's final margin of 5 points was a testament to the back-and-forth nature of the contest.
The advanced statistics painted an even more vivid picture of CSU Northridge's dominance. The team shot an impressive 59.0% from the field, while Cal Poly struggled to find their mark at just 52.9%. The Matadors also outrebounded their opponents by a significant margin, grabbing 49 rebounds compared to Cal Poly's 32.
For the Mustangs, Mousa was the primary scorer, with 34 points on 7-16 three-point shooting. However, his teammates struggled to find their rhythm, as the team's only other double-digit scorer, Jake Davis, managed just 3 points.
The win marked a crucial conference victory for CSU Northridge, who improved to [insert new ranking]. The Matadors' performance was fueled by their ability to contain Cal Poly's three-point threat and exploit their opponents' struggles on the glass.