UC San Diego Set to Clash with UC Irvine in Big West Showdown
This Saturday night, UC San Diego will host UC Irvine in a highly anticipated Big West matchup. Both teams are boasting a 14-2 overall record and a 4-0 conference record. The game, which is completely sold out, will be televised nationally from LionTree Arena, with the first 1,250 students and 750 UC San Diego alumni in attendance receiving a free gold jersey.
In their last matchup, UC San Diego secured a 27-point comeback victory over Cal Poly, continuing their 12-game winning streak. This victory also propelled UC San Diego to their highest ranking in program history at No. 43 in the NCAA NET ranking released on Friday.
On the other hand, UC Irvine is coming off a road win against CSUN, adding to their impressive seven road wins this season. UC Irvine currently holds a 6-2 lead in the Division I series between these two teams.
The game is set to tip-off at 7:05 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPNU, marking the Tritons’ first nationally televised home game. Listeners can tune in to KSDT radio for live coverage, with live stats available on UCSDTritons.com.
Both teams have identical overall and conference records, setting the stage for an intense showdown between two of the Big West’s top programs. Don’t miss this exciting matchup between UC San Diego and UC Irvine.
Stay tuned for more updates and coverage on UC San Diego men’s basketball.
