NCAAB · Final

Gauchos Defeat Highlanders in Close Contest

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · SRC Arena

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 76, UC Riverside Highlanders 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Riverside Highlanders?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat UC Riverside Highlanders 76-68 at SRC Arena on February 12, 2026.

Who was favored in UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC Riverside Highlanders?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive NCAAB matchup, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos triumphed over the UC Riverside Highlanders with a final score of 76-68 at the SRC Arena. This victory marks an important moment for the Gauchos, who continue to solidify their position in the league with a current away record of 17-8, while the Highlanders fall to 8-18 overall.

The Gauchos came into the game with a solid recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a winning streak of one. They averaged 78.8 points scored per game while allowing 71.7 points. In contrast, the Highlanders struggled, recording only 2 wins in their last ten games, resulting in a record of 2-8 and a losing streak of three. The Highlanders averaged 72.2 points scored but allowed a higher average of 77.1 points during this stretch.

At home, the Highlanders have managed a record of 2-3, while their away performance has been dismal, with an 0-5 record. The Gauchos, on the other hand, have been more successful on the road, achieving a 3-2 record in away games. The previous meetings between these two teams this season ended with each team securing a win; the Highlanders won 81-69 at home on February 16, 2025, while the Gauchos narrowly edged out the Highlanders 66-63 in their earlier encounter on January 17, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability for either team, but such information can often be crucial in determining the outcome of games. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Gauchos favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The moneyline odds were -310 for the Gauchos and +250 for the Highlanders, reflecting the expectations of the betting community.

The game conditions were typical for a February evening, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. The Highlanders, despite their struggles, aimed to leverage their home court advantage, while the Gauchos sought to continue their strong performance on the road. Viewers were treated to a display of competitive basketball, with key scoring plays that highlighted the skills of both teams. Notable moments included a critical three-point jumper by Andrew Henderson, and a series of free throws by Aidan Mahaney that helped secure the Gauchos' lead in the second half.

Overall, the matchup was a testament to the competitive nature of college basketball, showcasing the highs and lows of both teams as they navigate their seasons.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCSB -6.5	145.5 o -105 / u -115	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos -310 · UC Riverside Highlanders +250

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Leaders

PointsAndrew Henderson22UC Riverside Highlanders
AssistsMarqui Worthy Jr.4UC Riverside Highlanders
ReboundsJailen Daniel-Dalton8UC Riverside Highlanders
PointsAidan Mahaney20UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
AssistsCJ Shaw5UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
ReboundsZion Sensley8UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Recent form

UC Riverside Highlanders

Last 10: 2-8Streak L372.2 scored · 77.1 allowed per game2-3 at home

L74-88at Cal State Northridge MatadorsFeb 7
L72-78at Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 6
L87-94vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 1
W71-61vs Long Beach State BeachJan 30
L66-74at UC Davis AggiesJan 24
L66-80vs UC Irvine AnteatersJan 23
W81-72vs Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 18
L73-88at Long Beach State BeachJan 16
L66-69vs UC San Diego TritonsJan 11
L66-67at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 9

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.8 scored · 71.7 allowed per game3-2 away

W84-79vs UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 8
L75-85at UC Davis AggiesFeb 6
W83-69vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 1
W62-48at UC San Diego TritonsJan 30
W74-71at Long Beach State BeachJan 25
W107-67vs Cal Poly MustangsJan 23
W77-62vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 18
W75-69at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 16
L86-93vs UC Davis AggiesJan 9
L65-74at Cal State Northridge MatadorsJan 3

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	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos	UC Riverside Highlanders
Field goals	26-55	26-46
Field goal %	47	57
Three-pointers	10-22	7-19
Three-point %	45	37
Free throws	14-19	9-14
Free throw %	74	64
Rebounds	28	25
Offensive rebounds	11	5
Defensive rebounds	17	20
Assists	14	15
Steals	6	5
Blocks	0	4
Turnovers	11	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	10
Fast-break points	2	6
Points in the paint	32	32
Fouls	15	18
Largest lead	11	12
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	25	64

How the scoring went

2nd Half34-35CJ Shaw makes 25-foot three point jumper (Colin Smith assists)
2nd Half34-37Andrew Henderson makes 16-foot jumper (De'Undrae Perteete Jr. assists)
2nd Half37-37Aidan Mahaney makes 27-foot three point jumper (Hosana Kitenge assists)
2nd Half37-38Marqui Worthy Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-38CJ Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-40Osiris Grady makes layup (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half38-43De'Undrae Perteete Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half40-43Aidan Mahaney makes layup (CJ Shaw assists)
2nd Half42-43CJ Shaw makes layup
2nd Half42-45Andrew Henderson makes layup
2nd Half44-45Aidan Mahaney makes layup
2nd Half44-47Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes layup (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half47-47Aidan Mahaney makes 26-foot three point jumper (CJ Shaw assists)
2nd Half49-47Hosana Kitenge makes layup
2nd Half52-47Zion Sensley makes 27-foot three point jumper (CJ Shaw assists)
2nd Half52-49Andrew Henderson makes layup (Ben Waller assists)
2nd Half52-52De'Undrae Perteete Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Marqui Worthy Jr. assists)
2nd Half55-52Zion Sensley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Colin Smith assists)
2nd Half57-52Aidan Mahaney makes layup (CJ Shaw assists)
2nd Half57-54Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes 4-foot dunk (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half60-54Zion Sensley makes 28-foot three point jumper (Colin Smith assists)
2nd Half60-55Andrew Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-56Andrew Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-56Marvin McGhee IV makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aidan Mahaney assists)
2nd Half63-59Marqui Worthy Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (BJ Kolly assists)
2nd Half64-59CJ Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-59Evans Kipruto makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-59Evans Kipruto makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-59Zion Sensley makes layup (Aidan Mahaney assists)
2nd Half70-59Marvin McGhee IV makes 7-foot dunk (CJ Shaw assists)
2nd Half70-61Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes 2-foot dunk (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half70-63Andrew Henderson makes layup
2nd Half71-63CJ Shaw makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-66Andrew Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half72-66Aidan Mahaney makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-66Aidan Mahaney makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-68Marqui Worthy Jr. makes layup
2nd Half74-68Aidan Mahaney makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-68Aidan Mahaney makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-68Zion Sensley makes free throw 1 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours UC Riverside Highlanders, below favours UC Santa Barbara Gauchos.