"Two sliding teams square off when the UCSD Tritons (15-8, 5-6 Big West) host the Long Beach State Beach (8-15, 4-7 Big West) on February 5, 2026. The Tritons will look to break a three-game losing streak against the Beach, who have lost four straight. In its most recent game, UCSD fell to CSU Northridge on Saturday, 81-64. Its top scorer was Hudson Mayes with 11 points. In its previous game, Long Beach State lost to Hawaii on Saturday, 89-82. Shaquil Bender scored a team-high 22 points (and chipped in one assist and three boards)."
"UCSD averages 77.3 points per game (161st in college basketball) while allowing 71.1 per outing (107th in college basketball). It has a +142 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 6.2 points per game. The 77.3 points the Tritons average are only 0.4 more than the Beach give up. UCSD makes 9 three-pointers per game (94th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 8.7. It shoots 34.2% from deep while its opponents hit 33.7% from long range."
UCSD enters the Feb. 5 matchup with a 15-8 overall record and a 5-6 Big West mark, seeking to end a three-game losing streak. Long Beach State comes in 8-15 and 4-7 in conference play, having lost four straight. The game will tip at 10 p.m. ET at LionTree Arena and will be broadcast on ESPN+. UCSD averages 77.3 points and allows 71.1, holds a +142 scoring differential, and converts 9 three-pointers per game at 34.2%. UCSD scores more at home than on the road and has averaged 70.1 points over its last 10 games.
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