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Mayes’ 23 lead UC San Diego past Cal Poly 72-69 in Big West Conference Tournament

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Hudson Mayes had 23 points in No. 5 seed UC San Diego’s 72-69 win against eighth-seeded Cal Poly on Wednesday night in the Big West Conference Tournament.

UC San Diego (23-10) plays No. 4 seed Cal State Northridge in the quarterfinals Thursday.

Mayes added six rebounds for the Tritons. Tom Beattie added 20 points while shooting 8 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Bol Dengdit shot 3 of 8 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.

Hamad Mousa finished with 21 points and six rebounds for the Mustangs (14-19. Cayden Ward added 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists for Cal Poly. Jackson Mosley also had nine points.

Beattie scored eight points in the first half and UCSD went into halftime trailing 35-26. Mayes scored 16 points in the second half to help lead UCSD to a three-point victory.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Florida signs a multiyear deal with Ripple that includes cryptocurrency logos in the Swamp

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida announced a multiyear sponsorship deal with Ripple on Friday that will generate $5 million annually by placing field logos in the Swamp, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side disclosed financial terms. Ripple is a provider of blockchain solutions across traditional and digital finance. The deal will place XRP logos on Florida Field beginning with Saturday's game against Florida Atlantic. XRP is a cryptocurrency designed to move money in seconds, at a fraction of the cost of traditional banking. “Florida has a long history of embracing innovation and technology to enhance the experience of our fans and advance our programs,” athletic director Scott Stricklin said in a statement. "This partnership brings together two organizations that think boldly about the future, and we look forward to introducing XRP to our fans.”
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