UC San Diego Women's Basketball Wins Second Straight Big West Title

Tritons head to NCAA Tournament after defeating Hawai'i 60-48 in championship game

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:09am

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For the second straight season, the UC San Diego women's basketball team has won the Big West Conference championship and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Tritons defeated Hawai'i 60-48 in the title game, led by strong performances from Erin Condron (22 points, 14 rebounds) and Makayla Rose (17 points, 8 rebounds), who were named tournament MVP.

Why it matters

UC San Diego's women's basketball program has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with since transitioning to Division I. Back-to-back Big West titles and NCAA Tournament appearances showcase the team's talent and ability to compete at the highest level of college basketball.

The details

The Tritons overcame a slow start against Hawai'i, using a strong second half to pull away for the 60-48 victory. Erin Condron dominated inside, recording a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Makayla Rose added 17 points and 8 boards. Both players logged all 40 minutes for UC San Diego, who won their sixth straight game to claim the Big West crown.

  • The Big West Championship game was played on March 12, 2026.
  • UC San Diego will face TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20, 2026.

The players

Erin Condron

A standout forward for the UC San Diego Tritons, Condron led the team with 22 points and 14 rebounds in the Big West Championship game.

Makayla Rose

The tournament MVP, Rose scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to help the Tritons secure their second straight Big West title.

UC San Diego Tritons

The women's basketball team at the University of California, San Diego, which has quickly emerged as a powerhouse in the Division I Big West Conference.

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What’s next

UC San Diego will face TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

UC San Diego's women's basketball team has proven itself as a force to be reckoned with, capturing back-to-back Big West titles and earning consecutive NCAA Tournament berths since transitioning to Division I. The Tritons' sustained success showcases the program's talent and bright future.