NCAAB · Final

Gauchos Dominate Gators in 98-67 Victory

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · The Thunderdome

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 98, San Francisco State Gators 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won San Francisco State Gators vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat San Francisco State Gators 98-67 at The Thunderdome on November 4, 2025.

The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos delivered a commanding performance against the San Francisco State Gators, winning decisively with a final score of 98-67. This matchup at The Thunderdome showcased the Gauchos' strong home advantage and marked their second consecutive victory over the Gators, having previously defeated them 96-47 earlier in the season.

The Gauchos entered this game with a home record of 1-0 and a mixed recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they were looking to build momentum after a win against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners. In their last five games, they averaged 73.0 points scored while allowing 81.4 points, indicating a need for defensive improvement. However, the Gauchos' scoring prowess was on full display in this contest, as they managed to score 98 points, significantly exceeding their recent averages.

On the other hand, the Gators came into this game with a record of 0-1 for the season, having lost their previous matchup against the Gauchos. In that game, they struggled offensively, scoring only 47 points while allowing 96. Their form has been poor, as they averaged just 47.0 points in their last outing, while their defense has been porous, allowing 96.0 points. This trend continued against the Gauchos, as they were unable to contain the home team’s offensive onslaught.

Historically, the Gauchos have fared well against the Gators, winning both meetings this season by substantial margins. The previous game saw the Gauchos dominate the Gators, and this latest encounter reinforced their superiority.

In terms of player performances, the Gauchos were led by CJ Shaw, who contributed significantly with multiple scoring plays, including a layup and a tip shot in the second half. The scoring plays highlighted the Gauchos' offensive efficiency, with a variety of shots coming from different players, showcasing their depth and versatility. The Gators, conversely, struggled to find their rhythm, and their scoring was limited throughout the game.

The game conditions at The Thunderdome were favorable for the home team, contributing to the Gauchos' strong performance. The home crowd provided an electric atmosphere, which the Gauchos capitalized on to build an early lead that they maintained throughout the game.

As for the betting market, the Gauchos were heavily favored, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong performance and the expectations surrounding the matchup. The odds indicated that the Gauchos were expected to dominate, and they certainly delivered on that front.

Overall, this game was a testament to the Gauchos' capabilities as they look to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league. The Gators will need to regroup and address their defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsZion Sensley23UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
AssistsMiro Little3UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
ReboundsZion Sensley14UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
PointsDiego Martinez17San Francisco State Gators
AssistsMilandev Chatha3San Francisco State Gators
ReboundsMason Harris4San Francisco State Gators

Recent form

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Last 10: 5-5Streak L173.4 scored · 73.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

L51-69at UC San Diego TritonsMar 15
W78-72at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 14
W71-66vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 13
L88-97vs UC Irvine AnteatersMar 9
L77-103at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 2
W96-77vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 28
W58-56at Long Beach State BeachFeb 23
W86-56vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 21
L69-81at UC Riverside HighlandersFeb 16
L60-62at UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 14

San Francisco State Gators

1 game: 0-1Streak L147 scored · 96 allowed per game0-1 away

L47-96at UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 5

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	San Francisco State Gators	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Field goals	26-62	32-68
Field goal %	42	47
Three-pointers	9-26	7-24
Three-point %	35	29
Free throws	6-12	27-43
Free throw %	50	63
Rebounds	23	61
Offensive rebounds	4	24
Defensive rebounds	19	37
Assists	15	13
Steals	4	7
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	12	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	19
Fast-break points	10	11
Points in the paint	30	48
Fouls	32	14
Largest lead	0	37

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-63Aidan Mahaney made Layup. Assisted by Jason Fontenet II.
2nd Half38-63Markees Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Reid Brear.
2nd Half38-64Hosana Kitenge made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-65Hosana Kitenge made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-66Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-66Diego Martinez made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Fed Pernell.
2nd Half41-68Miro Little made Jumper.
2nd Half41-70Zion Sensley made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half43-70Diego Martinez made Jumper.
2nd Half43-71Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-72Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-75Aidan Mahaney made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half44-75Bricen Buciak made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-76CJ Shaw made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-76Brandon Lucas made Layup. Assisted by Diego Martinez.
2nd Half46-78CJ Shaw made Layup.
2nd Half46-79Jason Fontenet II made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-80Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-80Mason Harris made Layup.
2nd Half48-82Hosana Kitenge made Layup. Assisted by CJ Shaw.
2nd Half48-85Zion Sensley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jason Fontenet II.
2nd Half50-85Mason Harris made Jumper.
2nd Half50-86Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-86Mason Harris made Layup. Assisted by Miles Pollard.
2nd Half53-86Mason Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-88CJ Shaw made Layup.
2nd Half55-88Mason Harris made Layup. Assisted by Milandev Chatha.
2nd Half56-88Mason Harris made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-89Colin Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-91Zion Sensley made Layup.
2nd Half58-91Miles Pollard made Jumper. Assisted by Mason Harris.
2nd Half60-91Miles Pollard made Layup.
2nd Half61-91Miles Pollard made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-91Miles Pollard made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-91Miles Pollard made Layup.
2nd Half67-91Brandon Lucas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Miles Pollard.
2nd Half67-93Kyle Haughy made Layup.
2nd Half67-96CJ Shaw made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-95CJ Shaw made Layup.
2nd Half67-98CJ Shaw made Two Point Tip Shot.

Win probability

Above the line favours UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, below favours San Francisco State Gators.