UCSB Hosts Cal State Fullerton in Big West Matchup with Free Tickets for Local Students

The Gauchos look to extend their winning streak to six games against the visiting Titans.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 3:31am

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The UCSB men's basketball team will host Cal State Fullerton on Saturday evening in a Big West Conference matchup. The game will feature free tickets for Santa Barbara K-12 students and their families. UCSB is coming off a 62-48 win over UC San Diego and looks to increase their winning streak to six games, while Cal State Fullerton is led by reigning Big West Player of the Week Josh Ward.

Why it matters

This game is an opportunity for the UCSB basketball program to engage the local community, especially students, and build excitement around the team's strong start to the conference season. Free tickets for families can help increase attendance and exposure for the program.

The details

UCSB currently sits at 15-7 overall and 8-2 in Big West play, while Cal State Fullerton is 10-12 overall and 5-5 in conference. The Titans defeated UCSB 95-84 in their first matchup earlier this season. UCSB is led by Miro Little, Aidan Mahaney, Zion Sensley and CJ Shaw, while Cal State Fullerton is paced by Josh Ward, Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro, Landon Seaman, Bryce Cofield and Christian Williams.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, February 4th at 6:00 PM.
  • UCSB defeated UC San Diego 62-48 in their last game on January 28th.

The players

UCSB

The UCSB men's basketball team, who are currently in second place in the Big West Conference standings.

Cal State Fullerton

The Cal State Fullerton men's basketball team, who are currently in sixth place in the Big West Conference standings.

Miro Little

A UCSB player who led the team with 15 points in their last game against UC San Diego.

Josh Ward

The reigning Big West Player of the Week for Cal State Fullerton, who averages 15 points and 3 assists per game.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a higher seed in the upcoming Big West Conference tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between UCSB and Cal State Fullerton provides an opportunity for the UCSB basketball program to engage the local community and build excitement around their strong conference start, while also giving families an affordable way to attend a college basketball game.