FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) Jalen Cole's 17 points helped Northern Arizona defeat UCSB 63-54 on Friday night.

Cone shot 5 for 10 and 6 of 8 from the free throw line for the Lumberjacks (2-3). Carson Towt scored 10 points while shooting 5 of 10 from the field and added eight rebounds. Liam Lloyd recorded 10 points and was 4 of 11 shooting.

The Gauchos (2-1) were led in scoring by Ajay Mitchell, who finished with 18 points. UCSB also got 17 points from Josh Pierre-Louis. Miles Norris also had 11 points.

Both teams next play Monday. Northern Arizona squares off against Texas and UCSB hosts Hampton.

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