- Matchup: UC San Diego Tritons vs CSU Fullerton Titans
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Titan Gym, Fullerton, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The CSU Fullerton Titans (15-15) are set to compete against the UC San Diego Tritons (21-9) at Titan Gym this Thursday.
In their most recent matchup, the UC San Diego Tritons triumphed over Cal Poly with a score of 80-64. During the game, UC San Diego posted a field goal percentage of 46.3%, converting 31 of 67 attempts, alongside hitting 8 out of 24 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, the Tritons successfully made 10 out of 16 shots for a shooting percentage of 62.5%. They claimed 30 total rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and distributed 18 assists while forcing 15 turnovers and securing 10 steals. Defensively, UC San Diego held Cal Poly to a shooting percentage of 37.9% on 22 of 58 attempts. Cal Poly recorded 14 assists and 3 steals while grabbing a total of 36 rebounds (5 offensive, 31 defensive) without blocks. Concerning free throws, Cal Poly was perfect, hitting 8 of 8. Their three-point shooting was less successful, making 12 out of 39. Both teams had a similar number of fouls, with the Tritons committing 14 and Cal Poly 15.
A standout in this game was Alex Chaikin, who contributed 17 points on 4 of 11 shooting, played for 31 minutes, secured 2 rebounds, and made 1 assist, finishing with a shooting percentage of 36.4% from the floor.
The Tritons come into this matchup with a solid record of 21-9 for the season. They average 11.3 turnovers and commit 16.2 fouls per game. As a unit, the Tritons grab about 37.4 rebounds per game and have tallied 448 assists this season, ranking them 115th in college basketball for assists. They shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc (260 out of 766) and 68.9% from the charity stripe. Offensively, they average 76.5 points per game (159th nationally) and shoot 45.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Tritons force 12.0 turnovers per game and commit 16.5 fouls on average. They rank 189th in Division 1 for assists allowed, with 406 given up this season. UC San Diego permits opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field (739 of 1,785) and averages 35.5 rebounds per game. They restrict opponents to a 32.5% shooting percentage from three-point range and rank 77th in points per game allowed (70.1).
In their last outing, the CSU Fullerton Titans fell short against Hawaii, losing 87-85. The Titans secured 21 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 28. They turned the ball over just 7 times, while managing to rack up 8 steals. Hawaii, in contrast, committed 21 fouls, enabling the Titans to attempt 26 free throws, of which they made 18, resulting in a 69.2% conversion rate. From beyond the arc, CSU Fullerton hit 11 of their 26 attempts (42.3%). Overall, the Titans shot 28 for 60 from the field, equating to a shooting percentage of 46.7%. Conversely, they allowed Hawaii to convert 28 of 59 shots, leading to a shooting percentage of 47.5%. Hawaii also performed well from three-point territory, hitting 14 out of 39 attempts for 35.9%, and finished strong at the free-throw line, making 17 of 20 (85.0%). In rebounding, CSU Fullerton permitted Hawaii to grab 33 boards (7 offensive).
Josh Ward was instrumental for the Titans in this contest, going 6 of 9 for 66.7% and contributing 4 rebounds. He ended the game with 16 points over 38 minutes while dishing out 8 assists.
CSU Fullerton’s current season record stands at 15-15. They average 19.1 fouls and shoot 71.2% from the free-throw line. The Titans dish out assists at a rate of 16.2 per game (ranked 57th in the nation) and average 11.5 turnovers per game. With a total of 2,512 points this season (83.7 per game), they collect 35.1 rebounds per contest. Their offensive shooting stands at 45.8%, placing them 150th nationally.
On the defensive end, the Titans rank 351st in Division 1, allowing 82.7 points per game. They force 14.8 turnovers each game but allow opponents to shoot 46.4% (ranked 305th in college basketball). The CSU Fullerton defense also permits 35.0% shooting from beyond the arc and has given up 16.4 assists and 37.9 rebounds on average, ranking 346th and 343rd in Division 1, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in this NCAA clash?
Prediction: Bet on UC San Diego
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