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Long Beach State Visits UC Irvine After Hernandez's Big Game
UC Irvine looks to build on recent win over CSU Fullerton as Big West rivals meet for first time this season.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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UC Irvine will host Long Beach State in a Big West Conference matchup on Thursday. The game comes after UC Irvine's 77-71 victory over CSU Fullerton, in which junior guard Hunter Hernandez scored a career-high 30 points. This will be the first meeting between UC Irvine and Long Beach State this season.
Why it matters
The Big West Conference race is heating up, and this game could have implications for the standings and potential postseason seeding. Both teams will be looking to gain an edge in the competitive conference.
The details
In UC Irvine's win over CSU Fullerton, Hernandez shot an efficient 10-of-16 from the field, including 5-of-9 from three-point range. The Anteaters will look to ride that momentum against a Long Beach State team that has struggled at times this season but remains a dangerous opponent.
- UC Irvine defeated CSU Fullerton 77-71 on February 15, 2026.
- The UC Irvine vs. Long Beach State game is scheduled for February 20, 2026.
The players
Hunter Hernandez
A junior guard for UC Irvine who scored a career-high 30 points in the team's recent win over CSU Fullerton.
The takeaway
This Big West Conference matchup between UC Irvine and Long Beach State will be an important test for both teams as they jockey for position in the competitive conference standings.
