The UC Santa Barbara Men's Basketball team heads to Henderson, Nevada, for The Big West Championships, aiming for a second consecutive trip to March Madness, facing the CSUN Matadors in the first round on March 13.

The Big Picture

The Gauchos are vying for a spot in the prestigious March Madness tournament and must navigate through the Big West Championships to secure their place.

By the Numbers
  • UC Santa Barbara Men's Basketball team record: 16-14
  • CSUN Matadors' recent performance: 1-5 over the last six games
State of Play
  • UC Santa Barbara faces CSUN Matadors in the first round on March 13 at 8:30 p.m. in the Dollar Loan Center.
  • The winner will advance to play No. 3 Hawai'i in the quarterfinals.
What's Next

The outcome of the UC Santa Barbara vs. CSUN Matadors game will determine the team that moves forward to the quarterfinals against Hawai'i.

Bottom Line

UC Santa Barbara Men's Basketball team is in the pursuit of a consecutive March Madness appearance, starting with a crucial game against CSUN Matadors for a spot in the next round.