Dixon scores 16 in UC Irvine's 73-64 victory against Cal State Bakersfield

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UC Irvine Anteaters vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners: Game Highlights

UC Irvine Anteaters vs. CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners: Game Highlights

Feb 23, 2026, 12:29 am

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- — Jurian Dixon's 16 points helped UC Irvine defeat Cal State Bakersfield 73-64 on Saturday night.

Dixon also added six rebounds and five assists for the Anteaters (23-5, 13-3 Big West Conference). Bent Leuchten scored 12 points and added 11 rebounds. Myles Che went 4 of 12 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 12 points.

The Roadrunners (12-17, 6-11) were led in scoring by Jemel Jones, who finished with 18 points. Fidelis Okereke added 15 points for Cal State Bakersfield. Corey Stephenson finished with 11 points and eight rebounds.

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Both teams play again on Thursday. UC Irvine visits Cal State Fullerton, which has lost eight consecutive games, and Cal State Bakersfield travels to play Long Beach State.

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