- Matchup: UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. UC Davis Aggies
- Event Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Lee’s Family Forum, Henderson, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In an exciting Big West Tournament clash, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (18-13) are set to face off against the UC Davis Aggies (18-13) at Lee’s Family Forum this Wednesday.
The Gauchos recently faced UC-San Diego, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 64-63. They recorded a field goal percentage of 45.8% (22 out of 48) while making 10 of 27 shots from beyond the arc. Impressively, they hit all 9 free throw attempts, achieving a perfect accuracy. In rebounding, they secured 34 boards, 7 of which were offensive. The team provided 12 assists, capitalized on 7 forced turnovers, and made 2 steals defensively. However, they allowed their opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (25 of 54). UC-San Diego registered 9 assists and 16 steals during the game, along with 25 rebounds (6 offensive, 19 defensive) without any blocks. The Tritons converted 66.7% of their free throws, sinking 12 out of 18, and made just 2 of 15 three-point attempts. The Gauchos committed 18 personal fouls compared to 14 by UC-San Diego.
CJ Shaw emerged as a key player for the Gauchos, netting 13 points on 4 of 9 shooting. He spent 30 minutes on the court, contributing with 2 rebounds and finishing the night with a field goal percentage of 44.4%, along with 3 assists.
UC Santa Barbara boasts a season record of 18-13, averaging 77.7 points per game (ranked 137th nationally) with a shooting efficiency of 47.1%. They achieve 37.9% from the three-point line (284 of 749) and a solid 76.2% from the free-throw line. As a unit, the Gauchos gather 35.0 rebounds per game and have dished out a total of 450 assists this season, ranking 143rd in Division 1 in assists per game. They average 12.9 turnovers and 18.8 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Gauchos force an average of 11.9 turnovers per game while drawing 18.3 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.8% shooting from beyond the arc and are ranked 143rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 72.5. Defensively, they allow a shooting percentage of 46.1% (777 of 1,684) and average 30.1 rebounds per game. They rank 79th in college basketball for assists allowed with 381 given up throughout the season.
In their last match, the UC Davis Aggies fell to UC Irvine, ending with a score of 79-69. They collected 20 rebounds in total, consisting of 16 defensive and 4 offensive boards. The team recorded 10 turnovers and managed to secure 11 steals. UC Irvine committed 16 fouls, leading the Aggies to the free-throw line for 9 attempts, of which they converted 6 for a percentage of 66.7%. From the three-point range, UC Davis made 13 of 36 attempts (36.1%). The final statistics noted the Aggies shooting 25 for 65 overall, translating to a field goal percentage of 38.5%. Meanwhile, they allowed UC Irvine to shoot 50.9% from the floor (27 of 53) and 42.9% from the 3-point line (6 of 14). At the free-throw line, they managed 19 out of 27 for a performance of 70.4%. On the rebounding front, UC Davis allowed UC Irvine to collect a total of 46 boards (9 offensive).
Niko Rocak stood out for the Aggies in this game, scoring 20 points while playing 34 minutes, adding 1 assist. He managed to hit 6 of 15 shots for a field goal percentage of 40.0% and contributed 5 rebounds.
This season, UC Davis holds a record of 18-13, committing an average of 18.5 fouls per game and achieving a shooting percentage of 75.0% from the free-throw line. They average 15.7 assists per game (ranking 81st in college basketball) and incur 12.8 turnovers per contest. For the season, they have scored a total of 2,413 points (77.8 points per game) while collecting 33.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, UC Davis fires at 44.8% from the field, placing them at 207th in NCAA rankings.
Defensively, UC Davis concedes 34.5% from beyond the arc (234 of 679) with opponents hitting 72.5% of their free throws. They allow an average of 13.8 assists and 35.1 rebounds per game, ranking 217th and 231st, respectively. The Aggies are ranked 216th in points allowed per game with an average of 74.9. They force 14.9 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 45.2% from the field, which ranks 246th in Division 1.
Who’s going to clinch victory tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back UC Santa Barbara
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