UC Irvine Anteaters News

Jester's 24 lead UC Irvine past San Jose State 91-79

Led by Jovan Jester Jr.'s 24 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the San Jose State Spartans 91-79

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

UC Irvine opens season with a 92-66 win over Chapman behind Luke Isaak

UC Irvine opens its season with a 92-66 victory over Chapman

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Nils Cooper - Flips to UC Irvine Cooper will transfer to UC Irvine, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Cooper had originally committed to Loyola Marymount out of the portal after spending the previous two seasons at UC Davis. However, a little over a week after committing to Loyola Marymount, he's since flipped to UC Irvine. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 12.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists last season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hawaii captures NCAA men's volleyball title with a 4-set win over Big West rival UC Irvine

Kristian Titriyski totaled a match-high 16 kills, the last coming on championship point, and Hawaii beat Big West Conference rival UC Irvine 15-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 to claim the...

MAY 12 • Associated Press

World's tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine

The world’s tallest college basketball player is moving to California

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Olivier Rioux - Committed to UC Irvine Rioux has committed to play for UC Irvine for the 2026-27 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rioux will join the Anteaters following two years with Florida. The 7-foot-9 center appeared in 11 games for the Gators this past season for an average of 1.4 minutes per game. He will retain three years of eligibility with UC Irvine moving forward.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV defeats UC Irvine 75-72 in NIT

Led by Kimani Hamilton's 14 points, the UNLV Rebels defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 75-72 on Tuesday in the NIT

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

UC Irvine plays UNLV in NIT matchup

The UC Irvine Anteaters face the UNLV Rebels in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

UC Irvine plays UNLV in NIT

The UC Irvine Anteaters and UNLV Rebels square off in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Hawaii beats UC Irvine 71-64 to win Big West and clinch first NCAA Tournament berth since 2016

Hawaii wins the Big West title with a 71-64 victory over top-seeded UC Irvine, and the Rainbow Warriors clinch their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2016

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

UC Irvine vs. Hawaii: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch The top-seeded UC Irvine Anteaters (23-10, 15-5 Big West) will play the No. 2 seed Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (23-8, 14-6 Big West) in the Big...

MARCH 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

UC Irvine Anteaters square off against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in Big West Championship

The UC Irvine Anteaters and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors play for the Big West Championship

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

UC Irvine eliminates Cal State Northridge 93-78 in Big West Conference Tournament semifinal

Derin Saran had 23 points and top seed UC Irvine rolled to a 93-78 victory over Cal State Northridge in the semifinals of the Big West Conference Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

UC Irvine Anteaters play in Big West Tournament against the CSU Northridge Matadors

The UC Irvine Anteaters take on the CSU Northridge Matadors in the Big West Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

UC Irvine wins 79-69 in OT over UC Davis

Led by Jurian Dixon's 23 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters rallied from an 11-point deficit and beat the UC Davis Aggies 79-69 in overtime to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Big West To...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Wilson leads UC Davis against UC Irvine after 30-point game

UC Davis plays the UC Irvine Anteaters after Marcus Wilson scored 30 points in the Aggies' 76-70 overtime victory over the Long Beach State Beach

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Dixon puts up 22 as UC Irvine downs Cal Poly 107-85

Led by Jurian Dixon's 22 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 107-85

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

UC Irvine hosts conference foe Cal Poly

UC Irvine takes on Cal Poly in a matchup of Big West teams

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Dixon, Jester propel UC Irvine to 64-60 victory over UC Santa Barbara

Jurian Dixon and reserve Jovan Jester Jr. both scored 13 points to help UC Irvine hold off UC Santa Barbara 64-60

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Mahaney leads UCSB against UC Irvine after 21-point game

UCSB visits the UC Irvine Anteaters after Aidan Mahaney scored 21 points in the Gauchos' 70-59 win over the UC Riverside Highlanders

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

UC Irvine defeats CSU Northridge 68-67

Led by Jurian Dixon's 14 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the CSU Northridge Matadors 68-67 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Dixon leads UC Irvine against CSU Northridge after 22-point performance

UC Irvine plays the CSU Northridge Matadors after Jurian Dixon scored 22 points in the Anteaters' 71-69 loss to the UCSD Tritons

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

UCSD earns 71-69 victory against UC Irvine

Led by Hudson Mayes' 17 points, the UCSD Tritons defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 71-69 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Oklahoma Wins Close, Vital SEC Showdown

Oklahoma took down newly-ranked Georgia, Tennessee faltered again, a 20-point 20-rebound game, a 40-point night for one of D-I's best and mo...

FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Oklahoma Wins Close, Vital SEC Showdown

UCSD faces UC Irvine following Mayes' 24-point performance

UCSD visits the UC Irvine Anteaters after Hudson Mayes scored 24 points in the Tritons' 72-66 win over the UC Riverside Highlanders

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

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