LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — UC Santa Barbara held off a late challenge from Lehigh to secure a 72-70 victory in a men’s non-conference basketball game Friday at Orleans Arena. The Gauchos, who led 33-34 at halftime, outscored the Mountain Hawks 39-36 in the second half to clinch the win. With the result, UC Santa Barbara improved its season record to 5-2. Lehigh, which mounted a final push, fell to 2-6. Both teams continue their schedules on the road next week.