Dec. 6, 2000
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -Mark Hull scored seven of his 21 points in the third overtime to lead UC Santa Barbara past San Diego St. 80-77 on Wednesday night.
The Gauchos (2-4) outscored the Aztecs 10-7 in the third overtime.
Mike Vukovich finished with 10 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for UC Santa Barbara. LaRon Bryant added 19.
The Aztecs (4-2) almost had a chance to win the game at the free-throw line at the end of regulation. UC Santa Barbara's Branduinn Fullove was called for an offensive foul at the buzzer.
Referees changed the call after reviewing on a courtside monitor that the foul occurred after the buzzer sounded.
San Diego St. was led by Deandre Moore's 16 points and nine assists.
The Gauchos outrebounded the Aztecs 59-47 and made 17 more free throws (24-of-31) in the game.
The Aztecs, trailing 28-17, went on a 14-3 run to catch UC Santa Barbara at 31 with 18:50 left to play.