BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Interstat) — Jurian Dixon scored 26 points to lift UC Irvine to an 81-77 victory over Cal State Bakersfield in a Big West Conference men’s basketball game Thursday at Icardo Center.

The Anteaters led 39-34 at halftime and held off a second-half push from the Roadrunners. UC Irvine shot efficiently, making 53.8% from the field and 61.5% from three-point range. Cal State Bakersfield’s Ronald Jessamy posted a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

UC Irvine improved to 10-5 overall. Cal State Bakersfield fell to 6-9.