STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) -Demetrece Young had a game-high 18 points and six assists to lead Pacific to a 67-61 victory over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Saturday night.

The Tigers (15-7, 8-2) remained alone atop the Big West Conference by starting strong in each half. Pacific built a 15-point lead midway through the second period and cruised comfortably to the finish.

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Terrell Smith added 10 points and a game-high nine rebounds for Pacific, which shot 49 percent from the field while its league-leading defense limited Cal Poly to 39 percent shooting.

Shawn Lewis scored 16 points to lead the Mustangs (8-14, 5-5). Lorenzo Keeler had 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists for Cal Poly and David Hanson had 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists.