NCAAB · Final

UC Santa Barbara Defeats UC San Diego 62-48

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · LionTree Arena

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 62, UC San Diego Tritons 48, 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 San Diego Tritons?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat UC San Diego Tritons 62-48 at LionTree Arena on January 29, 2026.

Who was favored in UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs UC San Diego Tritons?

UC San Diego Tritons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos defeated the UC San Diego Tritons 62-48 at the LionTree Arena. This victory marks the fourth consecutive win for the Gauchos, showcasing their recent form as they continue to climb in the standings. The Tritons, on the other hand, have now lost their last game, which adds to their struggles at home.

Both teams entered the game with similar overall records, with UC San Diego at 15-7 and UC Santa Barbara at 14-7. However, their recent performances diverged significantly. In their last ten games, the Tritons have a record of 5-5, averaging 75.4 points scored and allowing 71.9 points per game. They have struggled at home, posting a home record of 2-4 in their last six games. In contrast, the Gauchos have also recorded 5-5 in their last ten games but are currently on a four-game winning streak, averaging 76.4 points scored and allowing 72.7 points. Their away record in the same span stands at 2-4, but their recent form has been much more promising.

Historically, the Gauchos have dominated this matchup, winning all three previous meetings against the Tritons in the current season. Their most recent encounter prior to this game saw UC Santa Barbara secure a comfortable victory with a score of 69-51 on March 15, 2025. The Gauchos also won earlier in the season with scores of 77-63 and 84-76, indicating a clear advantage in head-to-head matchups.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams would have felt the pressure to put forth their best lineups given the stakes of the game. The conditions at the LionTree Arena were likely conducive to a competitive atmosphere, as both teams aimed to secure a crucial win.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had UC San Diego favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected the expectations surrounding the Tritons' home advantage, despite their recent struggles. UC San Diego's money line was at -180.0, while UC Santa Barbara's was set at 150.0, indicating that the market believed the Tritons would be favored to win.

As the game progressed, it became clear that UC Santa Barbara was in control. Key scoring plays included a significant 28-foot three-point jumper from Zion Sensley, assisted by Aidan Mahaney, which pushed the Gauchos' lead to 58-43 in the second half. The Gauchos maintained their lead through effective free-throw shooting and solid defense, ultimately sealing the game at 62-48.

For viewers, the standout performances from both teams were evident, particularly in the Gauchos' ability to execute their game plan effectively. The Tritons will need to regroup and address their recent home struggles as they look ahead to their next contests.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCSD -4.5	145.5 o -110 / u -110	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos +150 · UC San Diego Tritons -180

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Leaders

PointsBol Dengdit15UC San Diego Tritons
AssistsTom Beattie2UC San Diego Tritons
ReboundsLeo Beath8UC San Diego Tritons
PointsMiro Little15UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
AssistsAidan Mahaney3UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
ReboundsMiro Little8UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Recent form

UC San Diego Tritons

Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.4 scored · 71.9 allowed per game2-4 at home

L59-61vs UC Irvine AnteatersJan 25
W80-74at UC Davis AggiesJan 23
W83-62at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 17
L79-84vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsJan 16
W69-66at UC Riverside HighlandersJan 11
L71-88vs Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 9
W83-73vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 4
L65-67at Cal Poly MustangsJan 2
W85-62vs Stanton ElksDec 29
L80-82vs San Diego TorerosDec 20

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Last 10: 5-5Streak W476.4 scored · 72.7 allowed per game2-4 away

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
L84-95at Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 2
W79-61vs Portland PilotsDec 22
L64-67at Green Bay PhoenixDec 18
L53-68at Utah Valley WolverinesDec 13

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 San Diego Tritons
Field goals	19-51	18-50
Field goal %	37	36
Three-pointers	10-26	5-16
Three-point %	38	31
Free throws	14-20	7-12
Free throw %	70	58
Rebounds	33	36
Offensive rebounds	7	9
Defensive rebounds	26	27
Assists	13	7
Steals	9	6
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	12	19
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	6
Fast-break points	9	12
Points in the paint	16	26
Fouls	13	16
Largest lead	17	2
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	92	4

How the scoring went

1st Half25-18Tom Beattie makes driving layup
1st Half28-18Aidan Mahaney makes 27-foot three point jumper (Zion Sensley assists)
1st Half28-20Leo Beath makes driving layup
1st Half29-20Miro Little makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half31-20Miro Little makes 12-foot jumper
1st Half32-20Marvin McGhee IV makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half33-20Marvin McGhee IV makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half33-22Jaden Vance makes driving layup
1st Half35-22Zion Sensley makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Marvin McGhee IV assists)
2nd Half35-23Bol Dengdit makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-23Miro Little makes driving layup
2nd Half37-26Bol Dengdit makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tom Beattie assists)
2nd Half37-27Leo Beath makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-28Leo Beath makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-30Tom Beattie makes layup
2nd Half38-30Zion Sensley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-30Zion Sensley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-30CJ Shaw makes driving layup
2nd Half44-30Colin Smith makes 26-foot three point jumper (CJ Shaw assists)
2nd Half44-33Jaden Vance makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half45-33Miro Little makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-33CJ Shaw makes driving layup
2nd Half47-35Bol Dengdit makes driving layup
2nd Half48-35Miro Little makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-36Hudson Mayes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-36Aidan Mahaney makes driving layup
2nd Half50-39Alex Chaikin makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half53-39Aidan Mahaney makes 29-foot three point jumper (Hosana Kitenge assists)
2nd Half53-41Hudson Mayes makes layup
2nd Half54-41Miro Little makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-41Miro Little makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-43Bol Dengdit makes layup (Alex Chaikin assists)
2nd Half58-43Zion Sensley makes 28-foot three point jumper (Aidan Mahaney assists)
2nd Half59-43Miro Little makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-43Miro Little makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-45Tom Beattie makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half60-46Hudson Mayes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-48Tom Beattie makes driving layup
2nd Half61-48Marvin McGhee IV makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-48Marvin McGhee IV makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours UC San Diego Tritons, below favours UC Santa Barbara Gauchos.