HENDERSON, Nev. (Interstat) — UC San Diego used a commanding first-half performance to roll past Tulane 93-67 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Dollar Loan Center.

The Tritons built a 53-31 halftime lead, shooting 12 for 34 from 3-point range and forcing 15 turnovers. Leo Beath led UC San Diego with 21 points and six assists, while Emanuel Prospere added 20 points. Rowan Brumbaugh scored 19 points for the Green Wave, who shot just 4 of 20 from beyond the arc.

UC San Diego improved to 9-1 overall. Tulane fell to 7-4.