UC Santa Barbara opened its 2026-27 season with an 85-55 win over Division II San Francisco State, using a decisive late-first-half run and contributions across the roster to take control. The Gauchos scored 55 points off the bench and held the Gators to 55 overall.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UC Santa Barbara 85, San Francisco State 55.
  • UC Santa Barbara scored 55 bench points, 40 points in the paint and recorded 18 assists and 10 steals.
  • A 12-0 run spanning halftime turned a 39-26 lead into a 51-26 advantage.
State of Play
  • The Gauchos are 1-0 after their season opener at The Thunderdome.
  • Oakland visits Santa Barbara on Saturday, Nov. 7; tipoff is at 1 p.m. PT on ESPN+.
Bottom Line

Depth and defense set the tone: UCSB built a commanding lead, weathered a second-half push and finished its opener with a 30-point victory.