UC Irvine Defeats Long Beach State 74-64 in NCAAB Showdown
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Bren Events Center
UC Irvine Anteaters 74, Long Beach State Beach 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Long Beach State Beach vs UC Irvine Anteaters?
UC Irvine Anteaters beat Long Beach State Beach 74-64 at Bren Events Center on January 8, 2026.
Who was favored in Long Beach State Beach vs UC Irvine Anteaters?
UC Irvine Anteaters were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
In a compelling matchup in the NCAAB, the UC Irvine Anteaters secured a 74-64 victory over the Long Beach State Beach at the Bren Events Center. This win extends UC Irvine's impressive home record to 12-5, while Long Beach State falls to 5-11 on the season. The Anteaters have been in strong form recently, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten games, including a four-game winning streak. They have averaged 72.7 points per game while allowing 67.1 during this stretch.
The Anteaters' recent performances have showcased their offensive capabilities, highlighted by their last game against Cal State Fullerton, where they won decisively with a score of 86-64. In contrast, Long Beach State has struggled with a 4-6 record in their last ten games, although they have managed to win their last two contests. They averaged 78.3 points per game but have also allowed 79.7 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.
When comparing home and away performances, UC Irvine has a home record of 3-2, while Long Beach State has yet to win away, holding an 0-4 record in away games. This disparity in performance is significant, as home-court advantage often plays a crucial role in college basketball. In their previous meetings, UC Irvine has maintained dominance over Long Beach State, winning both encounters in the 2025 season, with scores of 80-75 and 70-60.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall team dynamics can be affected by player availability. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had UC Irvine favored by 10.5 points, with a total points line set at 142.5. The odds for the home moneyline were -600, while Long Beach State's moneyline was set at 440. This indicates a strong belief in UC Irvine's ability to win, reflecting their recent form and home advantage.
The conditions during the game were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams showcasing their skills in front of a home crowd. Viewers were treated to a variety of scoring plays, including crucial free throws and jump shots that contributed to the final score. Notably, scoring plays in the second half included free throws from Jurian Dixon and Isaiah Lewis, who helped maintain UC Irvine's lead as the game progressed.
Overall, this matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the confidence it instills in UC Irvine as they continue their campaign. With the Anteaters' current form and home advantage, they are poised to be a formidable opponent in the upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCI -10.5 | 142.5 o -108 / u -112 | Long Beach State Beach +440 · UC Irvine Anteaters -600 |
Leaders
- PointsJurian Dixon23UC Irvine Anteaters
- AssistsJurian Dixon3UC Irvine Anteaters
- ReboundsDerin Saran7UC Irvine Anteaters
- PointsGavin Sykes21Long Beach State Beach
- AssistsPetar Majstorovic3Long Beach State Beach
- ReboundsPetar Majstorovic8Long Beach State Beach
Recent form
UC Irvine Anteaters
Last 10: 8-2Streak W472.7 scored · 67.1 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W86-64at Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 4
- W81-77at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 1
- W89-70at Norfolk State SpartansDec 23
- W74-73at North Dakota State BisonDec 22
- L58-84vs Belmont BruinsDec 20
- W85-71vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsDec 7
- W73-60vs UC Riverside HighlandersDec 5
- W72-63at San José State SpartansNov 30
- W64-52vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsNov 27
- L45-57vs New Mexico State AggiesNov 26
Long Beach State Beach
Last 10: 4-6Streak W278.3 scored · 79.7 allowed per game0-4 away
- W74-66vs Cal Poly MustangsJan 4
- W113-66vs Lincoln (CA) OaklandersDec 31
- L60-91at Iowa State CyclonesDec 21
- W81-78vs Pepperdine WavesDec 19
- L83-89at San José State SpartansDec 10
- L74-80vs UC San Diego TritonsDec 7
- L77-84at UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 5
- W76-72vs San Diego TorerosNov 30
- L73-93at Portland PilotsNov 27
- L72-78vs Montana State BobcatsNov 22
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
Box score
| Stat | Long Beach State Beach | UC Irvine Anteaters |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-60 | 24-56 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 4-14 | 4-13 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 31 |
| Free throws | 10-13 | 22-28 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 30 |
| Assists | 11 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 34 |
| Fouls | 20 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 17 | 75 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-44Jurian Dixon makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-45Nes Emeneke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-47Jurian Dixon makes driving layup
- 2nd Half37-49Tama Isaac makes layup
- 2nd Half37-50Tama Isaac makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-51Jurian Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-52Jurian Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-52Petar Majstorovic makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half39-53Harrison Carrington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-54Harrison Carrington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-54Gavin Sykes makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-56Kyle Evans makes layup (Tama Isaac assists)
- 2nd Half42-57Tama Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-58Tama Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-58Gavin Sykes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-58Gavin Sykes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-60Andre Henry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-62Andre Henry makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half46-62Gavin Sykes makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half47-62Gavin Sykes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-63Jovan Jester Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-63Gavin Sykes makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half49-64Kyle Evans makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-65Kyle Evans makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-67Jurian Dixon makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-67Shay Johnson Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half51-69Jovan Jester Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-69Cole Farrell makes layup (Petar Majstorovic assists)
- 2nd Half54-69Cole Farrell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-69Cole Farrell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-69Gavin Sykes makes layup (Shay Johnson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half58-70Tama Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-71Tama Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-71Shay Johnson Jr. makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Rob Diaz III assists)
- 2nd Half60-72Jurian Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-73Jurian Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-73Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-73Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-73Isaiah Lewis makes layup
- 2nd Half64-74Ben Egbo makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours UC Irvine Anteaters, below favours Long Beach State Beach.
Venue
- Bren Events CenterIrvine, CA
- Attendance2354
- OfficialsBret Smith, Paul Szelc, Grant Jeffres
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