Who's Playing
Northridge @ UC Irvine
Current Records: Northridge 4-7; UC Irvine 5-4
What to Know
After a two-game homestand, the Northridge Matadors will be on the road. Northridge and the UC Irvine Anteaters will face off in a Big West battle at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday at Bren Events Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
It was close but no cigar for the Matadors as they fell 82-80 to the Bethesda Flames last Wednesday.
Meanwhile, UC Irvine found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 76-54 punch to the gut against the Duquesne Dukes last week. UC Irvine's loss came about despite a quality game from center Emmanuel Tshimanga, who had 14 points.
Northridge is now 4-7 while UC Irvine sits at 5-4. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: Northridge has only been able to knock down 38.70% percent of their shots, which is the fifth lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. The Anteaters' defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 36.80%, which places them 10th in college basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Bren Events Center -- Irvine, California
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
UC Irvine have won nine out of their last ten games against Northridge.
- Mar 04, 2020 - Northridge 72 vs. UC Irvine 70
- Feb 22, 2020 - UC Irvine 87 vs. Northridge 64
- Mar 09, 2019 - UC Irvine 86 vs. Northridge 74
- Jan 19, 2019 - UC Irvine 74 vs. Northridge 68
- Feb 07, 2018 - UC Irvine 77 vs. Northridge 56
- Jan 13, 2018 - UC Irvine 71 vs. Northridge 54
- Feb 25, 2017 - UC Irvine 83 vs. Northridge 80
- Jan 21, 2017 - UC Irvine 105 vs. Northridge 73
- Feb 13, 2016 - UC Irvine 93 vs. Northridge 84
- Jan 27, 2016 - UC Irvine 73 vs. Northridge 63
