Main Story

UC Davis beat Incarnate Word 81-69 after building a 26-point second-half lead. The Cardinals mounted two 11-point runs but couldn’t close the gap, with free throws helping the Aggies hold on. Godswill Erheriene and D’arrae Goodwin each recorded a double-double.

By the Numbers
  • UC Davis 81, Incarnate Word 69.
  • UC Davis led by as many as 26 points.
  • Free throws: UC Davis 22-of-26; Incarnate Word 11-of-16.
  • Erheriene and Goodwin each had 14 points; Erheriene grabbed 11 rebounds and Goodwin had 10.
  • Mekhi Connor had a season-high 9 assists.
State of Play
  • Incarnate Word is 0-4 this season.
  • The Cardinals return to the road Nov. 18 to face Texas State.
Bottom Line

Incarnate Word showed it can generate momentum, but its late rallies weren’t enough to erase the early deficit. Converting more opportunities at the free-throw line could help the Cardinals turn their next comeback attempt into a closer finish.