In a game with ten ties and 15 lead changes, UC San Diego fell 77-75 to Chicago State in the 2024 Ro College Basketball Invitational first round. Despite erasing a nine-point deficit, UC San Diego couldn't secure a win, ending the season with a 21-12 record.

The Big Picture

The defeat marks the end of UC San Diego's season and highlights the competitiveness of college basketball tournaments.

By the Numbers
  • Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Tyler McGhie each scored 17 points for UC San Diego
  • Chicago State's Wesley Cardet led all scorers with 30 points
  • UC San Diego finished the game shooting 50% and outrebounded Chicago State 34-29
  • Both teams made ten three-pointers each
State of Play
  • UC San Diego ended the season with a 21-12 record
  • Chicago State (13-18) advanced to the Ro CBI quarterfinals
What's Next

UC San Diego will reflect on the season and prepare for future engagements in college basketball.

Bottom Line

Amidst a hard-fought game, UC San Diego concludes its season with a competitive showing but falls short, signaling the end of a challenging and eventful basketball journey.