Mooney scores 35 to carry UC Davis past N. Arizona 85-66

Dec 5, 2020, 12:02 pm

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Joe Mooney had a career-high 35 points as UC Davis beat Northern Arizona 85-66 on Wednesday night.

Mooney had 31 points in the second half when the Aggies outscored the Lumberjacks 49-30. Mooney hit 12 of 16 shots, including 5 of 8 3-pointers and all six free throws. He added seven rebounds.

Stefan Gonzalez had 17 points for UC Davis (3-7), which ended its six-game losing streak. Kennedy Koehler added 10 points. Ezra Manjon had six rebounds and six assists for the visitors.

Luke Avdalovic had 17 points for the Lumberjacks (3-2), Cameron Shelton added 11 and Bernie Andre 10.

Mooney opened the second half with a 3-pointer and followed with a layup and his 3-pointer kicked off an 8-0 run that had Davis ahead 66-48 with under eight minutes to go. He had 18 points to 12 for NAU at that point. The Aggies shot 71% in the second half and finished the game at 60%, going 10 of 19 from distance.

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