"UCSB won its previous game against UC Irvine, 84-79, on Saturday. Aidan Mahaney was its high scorer with 21 points. UC Riverside dropped its previous game to CSU Northridge, 88-74, on Saturday. Marqui Worthy starred with 36 points, and also had four boards and one assist. When is UCSB vs. UC Riverside and when does it start? This game between the Gauchos and Highlanders is set to start on Thursday, February 12, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 10 p.m. ET."
"UCSB has a +162 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.7 points per game. It is putting up 79.3 points per game to rank 111th in college basketball and is allowing 72.6 per outing to rank 145th in college basketball. The Gauchos put up only 1.1 more points than the Highlanders give up (78.2). UCSB hits 9 three-pointers per game (89th in college basketball), 1.9 more than its opponents (7.1). It is shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc (18th in college basketball)"
UCSB (16-8, 9-4 Big West) will play UC Riverside (8-17, 3-10 Big West) at SRC Arena on February 12, 2026 with a 10 p.m. ET tipoff. UCSB beat UC Irvine 84-79 in its previous game, with Aidan Mahaney scoring 21 points. UC Riverside lost 88-74 to CSU Northridge, with Marqui Worthy scoring 36 points and adding four rebounds and one assist. UCSB holds a +162 scoring differential, averaging 79.3 points while allowing 72.6 per game. The Gauchos average nine three-pointers per game and shoot 38.2% from beyond the arc, with stronger scoring at home (87.5) than on the road (72.8). The game will stream on ESPN+.
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