UC San Diego Clinches Big West Title and First NCAA Tournament Berth

The Tritons defeated UC Irvine 75-61 to secure their first-ever spot in March Madness during their inaugural year of Division I eligibility.

UC San Diego defeated UC Irvine 75-61 in the Big West Tournament championship game held in Henderson, Nevada.
This marks UC San Diego's first NCAA Tournament appearance since moving to Division I in 2020 and becoming eligible this season.
Hayden Gray led the Tritons with 22 points, including six three-pointers, while Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones contributed 14 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
UC San Diego enters the NCAA Tournament with a 30-4 record and a 15-game winning streak after winning the Big West regular season title.
UC Irvine, which has won seven of the last 11 Big West regular season titles, failed to secure an NCAA tournament spot for the third consecutive year.