UCSB Falls to UC-Irvine, 61-52

https://youtu.be/NeBEYwJIkZU

It's Gaucho Gameday: UCSB Men's Basketball vs. UC-Irvine this Saturday at 4:00

http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2015-16/videos/It-s_Gaucho_Gameday-_UCSB_Men-s_Basketball_vs_UC-Irvine_this_Saturday_at_4-00

https://youtu.be/5xpp7nuyWgE

UCSB vs UCI (2010-2011) StatSheet comparison

http://dailygaucho.com/california-santa-barbara-basketball/compare_stats/california-irvine

UCSB is more efficient on offense than UCI, but turns the ball over more.  The Gauchos garner more offensive rebounds than the Anteaters, but shoot fewer free throws.

UCSB defeats UCI 65-56

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated the UC-Irvine Anteaters 65-56 in a Big West match up at the Bren Center, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the process. Chris Devine led the Gauchos with 19 points, while Will Brew, Jr. chipped in 14 points. Jesse Byrd led the Gauchos with 6 rebounds, despite limited minutes as he slowly works his way back into the rotation after a knee injury. Eric Wise and Brett Lauer led the Anteaters with 23 and 17 points, respectively.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo visits the Gauchos for a Big West tussle at the Thunderdome on Saturday, February 14th at 7:00 pm.

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UCSB defeats UCI 68-61 in the Thunderdome

The UCSB Men's basketball team defeated UC-Irvine for their first Big West Conference win in the Thunderdome. James Powell led the Gauchos with 19 points, followed by a career-high 18 points by Will Brew, Jr. Brew had a hot shooting night, connecting on 6-7 from the 3-point line. Brew also led the Gauchos with 5 rebounds, while DJ Posley contributed 4 assists.

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Up next are the CSU-Fullerton Titans on January 10. Game time is 7 pm at the Thunderdome. The game is being televised on Fox Sports Network, Prime Ticket.