CSU Northridge Matadors (4-4, 1-0 Big West) at UC Irvine Anteaters (6-4, 1-0 Big West)
Location: Irvine, California
Date and time: Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
Betting line: Anteaters -10.5; over/under 148.5
Summary: Hughes leads CSU Northridge against UC Irvine following a 27-point game.
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Author’s take (1 sentence, 120–200 characters): Hughes’s 27-point breakout reinforces CSU Northridge’s bid to challenge UC Irvine, highlighting a potential shift in Big West dynamics if the Matadors sustain scoring efficiency.