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Joshua O\u2019Garro (7) during a game against Fresno State at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Dec. 10, 2025. The Matadors won 89-87. (Benjamin Hanson<\/a>)<\/p>\nCSUN guard Joshua O\u2019Garro made big strides when he stole an inbound pass immediately after guard Larry Hughes II scored, securing another two points for CSUN. Forward Davius Loury hit a three shortly after, which secured CSUN\u2019s lead as they ended the half up by 10.<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs came back from halftime strong and went on a slight offensive run as CSUN\u2019s defensive efforts lacked a bit.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe second you get comfortable in a Division I basketball game, the other team\u2019s gonna come storming back,\u201d Newman said.<\/p>\n
Around halfway through the second period, Fresno tied up the score at 59-59. Davis got sent to the line in back-to-back possessions. Hitting both sets of free throws helped CSUN secure their lead again.<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs then briefly tried a full court press against the Matadors, but their efforts did not pay off and they quickly abandoned this strategy.<\/p>\n
O\u2019Garro continued the momentum with his defensive rebounds, often flying in from the outside to grab a ball off the rim. At one point, he managed to pull himself off the ground from a previous loose ball to immediately catch an assist from a stolen ball, dunking and sending fans screaming.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust attack, attack, attack,\u201d O\u2019Garro said. \u201cIt\u2019s one of those games where you gotta keep going even though people are tired. Like, if I keep going, I\u2019ll bring somebody up with me.\u201d<\/p>\n
O\u2019Garro said that facing a team like Fresno had him \u201cpraying to Jesus tonight.\u201d The intense desire to win brought out the competitor in him. He ended the game with 23 points and 11 rebounds, further securing his chances of ending the season by averaging a double-double.<\/p>\n
After a few exciting moments, Fresno was able to score, which put them up by one point with only six seconds left.<\/p>\n
CSUN called a time out and drew up a play for O\u2019Garro, but as it turns out, a different player would end up scoring the final shot.<\/p>\n \u201cMy first three of the season,\u201d said Davis about his game winning shot. \u201cFor it to be that one and to get the guys a win it just means a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n O\u2019Garro was originally aiming for a shot down low but made the last-second pass after hearing Davis call for the ball from the top of the key when his man had sagged off.<\/p>\n \u201cHe didn\u2019t hesitate or anything,\u201d O\u2019Garro said. \u201cHe just let it go \u2026 it felt so good.\u201d<\/p>\n Davis said that threes are not his strong suit but that he trusted himself, especially because of work he\u2019s been putting in at practice.<\/p>\n \u201cI just knew when I caught the ball I was gonna let it go,\u201d Davis said. \u201cThe work has been paying off so might as well let it fly.\u201d<\/p>\n Although the Bulldogs had two seconds to respond to the shot, they were unable to get one off themselves, solidifying the Matadors a win.<\/p>\n A win against a tough team like Fresno looks great for the Matadors as they prepare for the rest of the season, especially conference games.<\/p>\n CSUN will be on the road for their next game as they are set to play Delaware on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uu8wyjr2AldIdcSQTwqiM8u54dyDmygqj6acXD5h-600x400.jpg\")
James Evans Jr. (5) and Mahmoud Fofana (11) help Joshua O\u2019Garro back to his feet during a game against Fresno State at the Premier America Credit Union Arena on Dec. 10, 2025. The Matadors won 89-87. (Benjamin Hanson<\/a>)<\/p>\n
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