LA JOLLA, Calif. – UC San Diego secured a decisive victory over Occidental, 109-51, Saturday afternoon at LionTree Arena. The Tritons improved to 12-2 with the victory, which extended their win streak to ten games – marking their longest streak since transitioning to Division I in 2020. Occidental fell to 4-4 with the setback.
 
The Tritons featured several standout performers. Tyler McGhie led the team with 24 points, shooting 8-for-13 from beyond the arc, marking a career-high eight three-pointers. He currently leads the nation with 58 made threes this season. Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones contributed significantly with 16 points and three steals, showcasing his versatility. Jasen Brooks was effective from the field, scoring 14 points (doubling his previous career-high) with a 5-for-7 shooting performance, including three 3-pointers. Justin Rochelin added 11 points and was active defensively with two steals. Maximo Milovich made his presence felt on the boards and in playmaking, securing 10 rebounds and dishing out six assists.
 
In addition to individual achievements, the Tritons displayed remarkable team performance. UC San Diego's 59-point first half matched the most points they have scored in a half since moving to Division I in 2020. Furthermore, their 58 three-point attempts set a new program record for most in a single game. The Tritons also demonstrated discipline with only three turnovers, a season low.
 
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TRITON TIDBITS

• The Tritons' 59-point first half matched the most points UC San Diego has scored in a half since moving to Division I in 2020.
• UC San Diego has used the same starting lineup in each game this season: Hayden Gray, Tait-Jones, Chris Howell, McGhie, and Kapic.

 
UP NEXT
UC San Diego resumes Big West play on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Cal State Fullerton. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m. from Titan Gym. The game will air on ESPN+ and live stats can be found on UCSDTritons.com.
 
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program began a new era in 2020 as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 84 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have earned prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in Divisions I and II.