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Cal State Fullerton 88, Utah State 78--Fullerton was back home in Titan Gym, and it was obvious by the way the Titans played.

Fullerton connected on a season high 10 three-point shots in 15 attempts and shot 54.4% from the field to rack up an 88-78 Big West victory over Utah State in front of 1,002.

It was Fullerton’s ninth victory in 10 games at home. The Titans (10-9, 4-5) are only 1-8 on the road.

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“This is our house, so we had to take care of things,” Titan forward Ike Harmon said. “We played with a lot of confidence.”

Utah State (11-9, 4-5) had won 10 consecutive against Fullerton and had not lost to the Titans since 1993.

Jason Cunningham scored a career-high 23 points to lead the way. Cunningham also has a career high four three-point baskets in five attempts and was eight of 11 from the field.

The Titans had six players in double figures with Matt Caldwell, Kenroy Jarrett and Mark Murphy each getting 12. Reserve Josh Fisher scored 11, with Harmon finishing with 10. Harmon made only three of 11 shots from the field.

“I didn’t score my normal points, but it didn’t take that for us to win the game,” Harmon said. “Jason played an outstanding game.”

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