TUCSON, Ariz. – The California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly Mustangs men’s basketball team lost 104-84 to the No. 4/5 Arizona Wildcats on November 5, 2026, to open a four-game road trip. Junior guard Hamad Mousa led the Mustangs with a game-high 30 points, marking his 33rd double-digit scoring game in 34 career contests and his fifth 30-plus point performance.
Sophomore guard Jason Scott scored a career-best 17 points, nearly doubling his previous career total, while sophomore Jess Esso Essis added 10 points. Cal Poly connected on 16 three-pointers against the highest-ranked opponent in program history.
The Wildcats shot 54.5 percent overall, including 62.5 percent in the first half, and held the lead for all but 72 seconds of the game. Despite shooting 50 percent in the first half, Cal Poly committed 14 turnovers which hindered their efforts. The Mustangs trailed 59-41 at halftime and closed within 17 points just once in the second half.
Cal Poly will continue their road trip on November 11 against Grand Canyon with a 6 p.m. PT tip-off.
CSB Take
California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly Mustangs’ solid performance against a top-five nationally ranked Arizona team highlights important growth in the program. Hamad Mousa’s scoring consistency and Jason Scott’s career-best night show promising individual development. The Mustangs’ ability to improve ball security and execution on the road will be key as they aim to build on this experience and prepare for Big West Conference play.
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