"UC Irvine is outscoring opponents by 8.8 points per game with a +265 scoring differential overall. It puts up 76.3 points per game (165th in college basketball) and gives up 67.5 per outing (34th in college basketball)."
"Offensively, the Anteaters have played better at home this season, putting up 81.3 points per game, compared to 73.3 per game in away games. UC Irvine's offense has been worse over its last 10 games, putting up 73.4 points a contest compared to the 76.3 it has averaged this year."
"UC Irvine won its most recent game against UCSB, 64-60, on Saturday. Jovan Jester Jr. was its top scorer with 13 points. In its previous game, Cal Poly lost to UCSD on Saturday, 80-64. Hamad Mousa scored a team-high 19 points (and contributed two assists and nine boards)."
UC Irvine (20-10, 13-5 Big West) faces Cal Poly (13-17, 9-9 Big West) on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET at Bren Events Center. UC Irvine recently defeated UCSB 64-60 with Jovan Jester Jr. scoring 13 points, while Cal Poly lost to UCSD 80-64 with Hamad Mousa contributing 19 points. UC Irvine outscores opponents by 8.8 points per game, averaging 76.3 points while allowing 67.5. The Anteaters perform better at home, scoring 81.3 points per game compared to 73.3 away. Cal Poly averages 81.6 points per game while conceding 85. The game airs on ESPN+.
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