UC San Diego Tritons Secure Big West Championship and NCAA Tournament Berth

HENDERSON, Nev. – The UC San Diego Tritons women’s basketball team clinched their second consecutive Big West Championship title with a 60-48 victory over Hawai’i on Saturday at Lee’s Family Forum. The win secures the Tritons a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.

Game Recap

The Tritons (24-8) overcame a slow start, trailing by as many as ten points in the first half. A strong second-half performance, fueled by Erin Condron’s dominant rebounding and scoring, propelled UC San Diego to victory. Condron finished with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Tournament MVP Makayla Rose contributed 17 points and eight rebounds, playing all 40 minutes of the game.

Hawai’i initially gained an advantage, leading 28-20 at halftime. However, UC San Diego’s defense tightened in the second half, forcing six turnovers in the third quarter and out rebounding Hawai’i 14-6 during that period. The Tritons then outscored Hawai’i 20-12 in the fourth quarter, sealing the win.

Key Statistics

• Erin Condron: 22 points, 14 rebounds
• Makayla Rose: 17 points, 8 rebounds
• UC San Diego Rebounding: Outrebounded Hawai’i particularly strong in the second half.
• Hawai’i Shooting: Struggled to maintain their early lead, with the Tritons’ defense proving effective.

Triton Tidbits

• UC San Diego remains undefeated (5-0) in Big West Tournament games since becoming eligible in 2025.
• This was the seventh time this season the Tritons held an opponent under 50 points.
• The Tritons have a 5-0 all-time record at Lee’s Family Forum.

Looking Ahead

UC San Diego will learn its NCAA First Round opponent during the selection show on Sunday, airing on ESPN at 5 p.m. PT. The team will host a watch party inside LionTree Arena, open to all fans. This marks the Tritons’ second appearance in March Madness, following their transition to Division I and gaining postseason eligibility.

Source: UCSDtritons.com