SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal Poly overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat UC Davis 84-78 in a Big West Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Robert Mott Gym.

The Mustangs, trailing 40-30 at halftime, outscored the Aggies 54-38 in the second half. Cal Poly sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 26 of 28 attempts overall. UC Davis shot 17 for 20 on free throws.

Hamad Mousa led Cal Poly with 24 points. Nils Cooper scored 18 points for UC Davis, and Carl Daughtery also had 18.

Cal Poly improved to 7-11 overall. UC Davis fell to 9-7. Attendance was 2,483.