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UC Irvine beats CSU Bakersfield 78-62
Anteaters defeat Roadrunners in college basketball matchup
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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UC Irvine defeated CSU Bakersfield 78-62 in a college basketball game on Thursday. Kyle Evans led the Anteaters with 16 points in the victory.
Why it matters
This was an important Big West Conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their standings in the league. UC Irvine is a perennial contender in the Big West, while CSU Bakersfield has been trying to establish itself as a force in the conference in recent years.
The details
UC Irvine led wire-to-wire in the game, jumping out to an early lead and maintaining control throughout. The Anteaters shot 50% from the field and had four players score in double figures, led by Kyle Evans' 16 points.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
The players
Kyle Evans
A key player for UC Irvine who led the team with 16 points in the victory.
The takeaway
This win keeps UC Irvine in the hunt for the Big West Conference title, while CSU Bakersfield will need to regroup and try to bounce back in their next game.
