California State University, Fullerton NCAA News

Jacques Streeter had a chance to bury UCLA in regulation, but he helped Cal State Fullerton finally put the Bruins away in the second overtime Monday night.

They say the UCLAs have the McDonald's All-Americans, and the Cal State Fullertons have the burger-flippers. On Monday night UCLA wore a bull's-eye, and Cal State Fullerton closed in, spurred by a guy who, just last year, spent his weeknights working at Target.

Usually, when UCLA 's football team is struggling, the school's supporters are quick to say, "wait until basketball season." This season that may be no relief.

Youngman column: He almost apologizes for upsetting UCLA coach and close friend Howland.

UCLA and Cal State Fullerton had a late start Monday night - 9 p.m. They finished a lot later than anyone figured, too, as the Titans upset the Bruins in double overtime, 68-65, at Pauley Pavilion, CSF's first victory against the Bruins in 10 tries dating to 1986.

UCLA, a team with more bumps and bruises than an over-ripe tomato basket, approaches today's season opener with Cal State Fullerton as a shell of what it will become.

Orane Chin had 18 points and five rebounds to lead Cal State-Fullerton past Hope International 93-57 Saturday night.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: A number of newcomers could play key roles right away, including G Devon Peltier, F Orane Chin, PF Jer'Vaughn Johnson and C Bryce Webster.

The Titans are moving onward and upward after finishing 15-17 last season with the sort of undersized team that has become coach Bob Burton's trademark in six seasons at Cal State Fullerton .

The roster includes nine newcomers, including two Division I transfers and another player with Division I experience.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho , June 17 -- North Idaho College issued the following news release: Two NCAA Division I transfers recently signed to play for the North Idaho College men's basketball team for the 2009-2010 season.