UC San Diego makes its Division I postseason debut in the Ro College Basketball Invitational facing 15-seed Chicago State on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida. UC San Diego, the Big West's second-place finisher, boasts a 21-11 regular season record. Chicago State, an independent Division I team, last made a postseason appearance in 2013.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego Stats: Points - 76.7, Field Goal Pct. - .456, 3-Point FG Pct. - .354
  • Chicago State Stats: Points - 69.2, Field Goal Pct. - .437, 3-Point FG Pct. - .333
State of Play
  • UC San Diego faces Chicago State in the Ro College Basketball Invitational on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • The winner advances to the quarterfinal round on Monday afternoon against the winner of Fairfield vs. Little Rock
What's Next

The winner of Saturday's game moves to the quarterfinal round of the Ro College Basketball Invitational on Monday to face the winner between Fairfield and Little Rock.

Bottom Line

UC San Diego embarks on its Division I postseason journey, facing Chicago State in a pivotal first-round match in the Ro College Basketball Invitational, offering a chance to advance to the quarterfinals with high stakes and aspirations.