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Saran's triple-double, Emeneke's double-double power UC Irvine past Lincoln (CA) 130-63

Derin Saran finished with a triple-double and reserve Nes Emeneke added a double-double to power UC Irvine to a 130-63 romp over Lincoln University (California)

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Martel Williams scores 17 to help California Baptist beat UC Irvine 69-61

Led by Martel Williams' 17 points, the California Baptist Lancers defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 69-61

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Kyle Evans scores 22 as UC Irvine begins season with 125-49 romp over Bethesda

Led by Kyle Evans' 22 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the Bethesda Flames 125-49 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Derin Saran - Drops 27 in exhibition Saran (lower body) notched 27 points (11-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and 11 rebounds in UC Irvine's 72-68 exhibition win over Arizona State.

Impact Saran stole the show in UC Irvine's exhibition, easily leading all scorers in the game with 27 points on an efficient 58 percent shooting from the field. The Stanford transfer only played five games last season before succumbing to injury, but he appears slated to lead the way for the Anteaters as a high-volume scorer.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derin Saran - Transfers to UC Irvine Saran (lower body) is transferring to UC Irvine, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Saran will return to UC Irvine where he spent he averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 31 games during his freshman season in 2023 prior to transferring to Stanford ahead of the 2024 campaign. The 6-foot-4 guard was limited to just five games with the Cardinals last season due to a lower body injury.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chattanooga becomes first Southern Conference team to win NIT title after beating UC Irvine in OT

Collin Mulholland scored 19 points and made five-pointers, Garrison Keeslar sank a go-ahead jumper from the free-throw line with 11 seconds left in overtime and Chattanooga became...

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine plays Chattanooga in NIT matchup

The UC Irvine Anteaters face the Chattanooga Mocs in the National Invitation Tournament

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine, Chattanooga play in NIT

The UC Irvine Anteaters and Chattanooga Mocs play in the National Invitation Tournament

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Tillis has 16 in UC Irvine's 69-67 victory over North Texas in NIT semifinals

Led by Devin Tillis' 16 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the North Texas Mean Green 69-67 on Tuesday in the NIT

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine meets North Texas in NIT

The UC Irvine Anteaters and North Texas Mean Green meet in the National Invitation Tournament

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine and North Texas meet in NIT

The UC Irvine Anteaters take on the North Texas Mean Green in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Jurian Dixon - Strong quarterfinal performance Dixon accumulated 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 81-77 OT victory over UAB.

Impact Dixon scored more than 10 points for the first time in four games and found some strong scoring form in a game the Anteaters desperately needed. Despite struggling from three, Dixon remained efficient from the field and had a strong first half, scoring 10 of his 16 in that period.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bent Leuchten - 19th double-double in win Leuchten racked up 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 81-77 OT victory over UAB.

Impact Leuchten continued to use his massive size to dominate in the NIT, overpowering UAB on Wednesday. A late hook shot put the Anteaters up in overtime and helped secure a trip to the semifinals. With his 19th double-double of the year, Leuchten sits at sixth in the NCAA for double-doubles.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Tillis - Double-double to make semifinals Tillis racked up 22 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 81-77 OT win over UAB.

Impact After scoring just four points in the NIT second round, Tillis responded in a big way with a 22-point double-double. The Anteaters needed every part of the senior's sixth double-double of the year. Tillis effectively ended the game with a pair of free throws to put his team up four. The veteran guard has averaged 16.7 points and nine rebounds across three NIT games.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tillis' 22 points lead UC Irvine past UAB 81-77 in OT in NIT quarterfinals

Devin Tillis led the UC Irvine Anteaters with 22 points and Bent Leuchten scored the game-winning jump shot with 29 seconds left in the overtime as the Anteaters beat the UAB Blaze...

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Bent Leuchten - Close to double-double in NIT Leuchten supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 66-61 win over Jacksonville State.

Impact Leuchten's scoring came down after a strong 17 points in the opening round of the NIT, but he continued to be a valuable member of the Anteaters and a deterrent to opposing offenses in both rounds. The 7-foot-1 center will try to anchor the Anteater defense as it tries to slow down UAB star forward Yaxel Lendeborg in the quarterfinals.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Hohn - 22 in second round win Hohn closed Sunday's 66-61 win over Jacksonville State with 22 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes.

Impact Hohn continued an impressive March scoring the basketball with his 22 points. The senior has averaged 16.8 points across six games in March after struggling to score in double digits throughout the previous month. Hohn's efficiency from three-point range hasn't been elite, as he's shooting 33 percent in March, but he continues to show enough confidence and has averaged over eight attempts per game from downtown.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UC Irvine, UAB square off in NIT

The UC Irvine Anteaters and UAB Blazers play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Hohn puts up 22 in UC Irvine's 66-61 win over Jacksonville State in NIT

Led by Justin Hohn's 22 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 66-61 in the NIT

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine squares off against Jacksonville State in NIT matchup

The UC Irvine Anteaters and Jacksonville State Gamecocks square off in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine meets Jacksonville State in NIT

The UC Irvine Anteaters play the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Tillis scores 24 as UC Irvine takes down Northern Colorado 82-72 in NIT

Led by Devin Tillis' 24 points, the UC Irvine Anteaters defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 82-72 on Wednesday in the NIT

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

UC Irvine and Northern Colorado square off in NIT matchup

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Bubble Watch: Where things stand with 12 NCAA Tournament hopefuls

With Selection Sunday looming, some bubble teams boosted their résumé while others have left their fate up to the committee.

MARCH 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Bubble Watch: Where things stand with 12 NCAA Tournament hopefuls

2025 NCAA Tournament projections: Indiana, UNC, Xavier all in play for final bids

Selection Sunday is here! Will UNC, Xavier and Indiana find their way into the tourney? Mike DeCourcy answers that and more with his latest...

MARCH 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Saran's triple-double, Emeneke's double-double power UC Irvine past Lincoln (CA) 130-63

Martel Williams scores 17 to help California Baptist beat UC Irvine 69-61

Kyle Evans scores 22 as UC Irvine begins season with 125-49 romp over Bethesda

Chattanooga becomes first Southern Conference team to win NIT title after beating UC Irvine in OT

UC Irvine plays Chattanooga in NIT matchup

UC Irvine, Chattanooga play in NIT

Tillis has 16 in UC Irvine's 69-67 victory over North Texas in NIT semifinals

UC Irvine meets North Texas in NIT

UC Irvine and North Texas meet in NIT

Tillis' 22 points lead UC Irvine past UAB 81-77 in OT in NIT quarterfinals

UC Irvine, UAB square off in NIT

Hohn puts up 22 in UC Irvine's 66-61 win over Jacksonville State in NIT

UC Irvine squares off against Jacksonville State in NIT matchup

UC Irvine meets Jacksonville State in NIT

Tillis scores 24 as UC Irvine takes down Northern Colorado 82-72 in NIT

UC Irvine and Northern Colorado square off in NIT matchup

Bubble Watch: Where things stand with 12 NCAA Tournament hopefuls

2025 NCAA Tournament projections: Indiana, UNC, Xavier all in play for final bids