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Long Beach State
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38
58
California Irvine
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45
69
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The California Irvine Anteaters defeated the Long Beach State Beach 69-58 in a defensive-minded National Collegiate Athletic Association rivalry game on February 20, 2026. UC Irvine's trademark defense was the story, as they held Long Beach State to a low shooting percentage to secure a key road win in the Big West Conference. The game was a grind from the opening tip, with both teams struggling to score in the first half. California Irvine managed to build a small lead by halftime through tough interior play. In the second half, the Anteaters gradually extended their advantage by locking down the paint and forcing Long Beach State into contested jump shots. The Beach made a late run to cut the lead to single digits, but UC Irvine responded with a critical three-pointer and then sealed the game from the free-throw line. This victory strengthened UC Irvine's reputation as one of the best defensive teams in the league, while Long Beach State's offensive woes continued in a crucial home game. The head coach for the Anteaters praised his team's focus and execution of the defensive game plan in post-match remarks.

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The Long Beach State vs California Irvine fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Long Beach State vs California Irvine on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Feb 20, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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