- Matchup: UC Davis Aggies vs UC San Diego Tritons
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: LionTree Arena, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Thursday, the UC Davis Aggies (15-9) travel to LionTree Arena to face off against the UC San Diego Tritons (16-9).
In their last encounter, the UC Davis Aggies secured a victory over Cal Poly with a score of 67-58. UC Davis achieved a shooting percentage of 36.1% (22 out of 61) and made 8 of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they excelled, making 15 of 17 shots for an impressive 88.2% conversion rate. The Aggies grabbed a total of 35 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards, while contributing 11 assists. Their defense forced 19 turnovers and recorded 9 steals. Defensively, UC Davis held Cal Poly to 31.6% shooting from the field (18 out of 57 attempts). Cal Poly managed 8 assists and had 7 steals in the game. Despite this, they secured 35 total rebounds (11 offensive, 24 defensive) and maintained a perfect 14 of 14 at the free-throw line. Cal Poly made 8 successful three-pointers out of 32 attempts. The Aggies committed 15 personal fouls compared to Cal Poly’s 16.
Marcus Wilson played a pivotal role in the game, boasting a shooting accuracy of 50.0% and contributing 3 assists. He logged 33 minutes on the court, collecting 4 rebounds and scoring a total of 24 points on 8 of 16 shooting.
The Aggies enter this matchup with a 15-9 record this season. They average 12.9 turnovers and 18.8 personal fouls per game. Collectively, UC Davis secures 34.0 rebounds per contest and has 387 assists this season, ranking 72nd in Division 1 for assists. They are shooting at 36.3% from the three-point line (214 out of 589) and have a free throw percentage of 75.2%. They average 79.3 points per game, ranking 113th in the nation, while shooting 45.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Aggies are pressuring opponents into 14.7 turnovers per game while drawing 20.3 fouls. They concede 34.1% on three-point attempts and rank 235th in the nation for opponent points per game (75.4). The Aggies allow an opponent shooting percentage of 44.7% (612 of 1,370) and give up an average of 34.7 rebounds per game. They rank 232nd nationally in assists surrendered, allowing a total of 339 this season.
In their previous game, the UC San Diego Tritons faced a loss, falling 72-67 to Hawaii. The Tritons allowed Hawaii to collect 44 rebounds (10 offensive), and they struggled from three-point range, shooting only 19.2% (5 of 26). From the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 23 shots for a 65.2% success rate. Hawaii achieved a field goal percentage of 43.3%, making 26 out of 60 attempts. UC San Diego finished the game shooting 42.4% (25 of 59) and connected on 7 of 26 three-point tries (26.9%), while also hitting 10 free throws for a 55.6% conversion rate. Hawaii was called for 17 fouls during the game, leading to 18 opportunities at the charity stripe for the Tritons, who forced 9 turnovers and secured 9 steals. Overall, UC San Diego grabbed 24 defensive rebounds and 2 offensive boards for a total of 26 rebounds in the game.
Tom Beattie proved crucial for the Tritons, shooting 5 of 8 for 62.5% and pulling in 1 rebound. He recorded 14 points over 29 minutes of play and dished out 3 assists.
This season, UC San Diego holds a record of 16-9. The Tritons commit 16.2 personal fouls per game and hit 68.5% at the free-throw line. They average 14.6 assists per game (ranking 148th in the nation) and turn the ball over 11.2 times per contest. For the season, UC San Diego has scored 1,921 points (an average of 76.8 points per game), with an average of 37.2 rebounds per matchup. Offensively, the Tritons shoot 45.7% from the field, ranking 154th nationally.
Defensively, the Tritons rank 111th in points allowed per game (71.2), forcing an average of 12.0 turnovers. They allow teams to shoot 41.8% from the field (69th in D-1) and 33.2% from three-point range (211 of 636). Opponents convert 70.3% of their free throws against them. They also give up 13.6 assists and 36.0 rebounds per game, ranking 202nd and 271st in college basketball, respectively.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back UC Davis
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