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Game 27

UC Irvine Anteaters (23-5, 11-1)
at 
UC Davis Aggies (10-16, 6-6)

Thursday, Feb. 28 - 8 p.m.
The Pavilion (5,931) - Davis, Calif.

Tickets - FREE ADMISSION FOR UC DAVIS STUDENTS

Parking: Spaces are available at Lot 25 (next to the Pavilion/ARC) or the Pavilion Parking Structure (off Hutchison Dr.), located just outside the arena. Fans are encouraged to arrive early since a packed Pavilion is expected for this game. Pavilion doors open at 7 p.m.

TV: ESPNU - Sam Farber (PBP), Caron Butler (Analyst)
Video - Also available on the ESPN and WatchESPN apps
Radio: Sports 1140 KHTK - Scott Marsh (PBP), Bob Williams (Analyst)
Audio
Live Stats
In-game Twitter Updates

Pregame Tailgate: Thursday's pregame tailgate will start at 6 p.m. outside the Pavilion in the patio next to Peet's Coffee, rain or shine (look for tents if there is inclement weather). NOW 100.5 FM will provide music until tipoff, Woodstock's Pizza will offer food and drinks for purchase.
T-Shirt Giveaway: First-arriving fans and students will receive a special edition ESPNU game t-shirt.
Body Painting/Sign Making Stations: In addition to an in-arena DJ, which will provide entertainment before the game begins, and during timeouts, fans can take advantage of a body painting and sign making station. Take advantage of these opportunities to show your Aggie Pride, and you may end up on this national broadcast!
Team Aggie Hospitality: Pregame and in-game hospitality will take place in the Upper North Concourse from 7 p.m. through halftime.
Fastbreak Club: Fans ages 21 and over can enjoy food and beverages from the Fastbreak Club, located on the Pavilion's floor level.
UC Davis Student-Athlete Advisory Committee's Coin Drive: Members of UC Davis' SAAC will conduct its annual Coin Drive before and during this game. All proceeds collected will benefit the California Fire Foundation and its efforts to provide emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect.

Game Notes: UC Davis  |  UC Irvine  |  Big West
 

DAVIS, Calif. – UC Davis, UC Irvine: Those four words are synonymous with instant classics in recent seasons in what has become the Big West Conference's best, and most entertaining rivalry. Add in another ESPNU visit to the Pavilion, and the stage is set for another hard-fought thriller between teams that are responsible for winning a combined four of the last five regular season championships.

For UC Irvine, Thursday's return game is its first opportunity to clinch the No. 1 seed at the Big West Tournament, and a share of this year's regular season crown. However, the Aggies would love nothing more than to play the role of spoiler by earning a split of this season's series, and preventing the Anteaters from experiencing something that took place last season.

In the final game of the regular season, it was UC Davis that won its third championship in the last four years by beating UCI in double OT on its home court.

Calling the latest chapter of this thrilling rivalry for ESPNU is Sam Farber (PBP) and Caron Butler (Analyst); this game is also available on WatchESPN.com, the ESPN and WatchESPN apps. Scott Marsh (PBP) and Bob Williams (Analyst) will provide a radio broadcast for Sports 1140 KHTK, and the station's TuneIn internet radio channel.

UC Davis has won three of the last four meetings; the odd game out took place in each team's Big West opener by a one-basket difference. This series has been one that's ended in the Aggies' favor more often than not, in recent seasons, since they have also won six of the last nine head-to-head games.

Included in that batch of victories is UC Davis' 50-47 triumph in the championship game of the Big West Tournament, which allowed the Aggies to punch their first ticket to the NCAA Tournament as a Division I program.

The number Aggie fans should keep in mind is 70 since all but two of their wins this season took place when opponents scored 69 or fewer points. Fifty is the magic number for UC Irvine since it is 8-0 when shooting 50 percent or higher from the floor.

UC Davis will enjoy a nice advantage throughout the last two weeks of the season since their final four games will take place on Hamilton Court. Since the 2016-17 season, the Aggies are 17-3 at home.


Series Record: UC Davis trails 24-18
Last UC Davis Win: 3/3/18 - A, 90-84 (2OT)
Last UC Irvine Win: 1/10/19 - A, 71-69 (OT)
Series Streak: UC Irvine +1

 
 
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