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Ferrara-Jones Career Night Lifts Slugs Over Tigers on Monday Night
1/7/2025 12:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball
COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. - Â The UC Santa Cruz men's basketball secured a hard-fought 89-85 win over Colorado College on Monday at Reid Arena. The Banana Slugs relied on a consistent attack and clutch shooting to win a tightly contested game. The victory is largely attributed to Andrew Ferrara-Jones and Miles Burrows putting up the bulk of the team's points with 39 and 21 on the day.
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How It Happened
Andrew Ferrara-Jones delivered a career-best performance, scoring a season-high 39 points on 14-of-17 shooting, including eight three-pointers. Ferrara-Jones also added four rebounds and two steals. Miles Burrows was a spark off the bench, contributing 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while Caden Breznikar recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
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The Banana Slugs shot 49.2% from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers, with Ferrara-Jones accounting for more than half of the team's total. UCSC also collected 33 rebounds, including seven on the offensive glass, and forced eight turnovers, converting them into 12 points.
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Despite a late push from Colorado College, UCSC maintained its composure, sealing the game with free throws and key defensive stops in the closing moments to earn the 89-85 victory.
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The Banana Slugs return to action on Friday, January 10th, against UC Merced at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
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How It Happened
Andrew Ferrara-Jones delivered a career-best performance, scoring a season-high 39 points on 14-of-17 shooting, including eight three-pointers. Ferrara-Jones also added four rebounds and two steals. Miles Burrows was a spark off the bench, contributing 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while Caden Breznikar recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
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The Banana Slugs shot 49.2% from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers, with Ferrara-Jones accounting for more than half of the team's total. UCSC also collected 33 rebounds, including seven on the offensive glass, and forced eight turnovers, converting them into 12 points.
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Despite a late push from Colorado College, UCSC maintained its composure, sealing the game with free throws and key defensive stops in the closing moments to earn the 89-85 victory.
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The Banana Slugs return to action on Friday, January 10th, against UC Merced at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
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Team Stats
UCSC
CC
FG%
.492
.421
3FG%
.500
.455
FT%
.609
.794
RB
33
41
TO
7
13
STL
8
2
Game Leaders
Pts
39
FGM
14
3FGM
8
FTM
3
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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