Tritons open home schedule against Portland State
UC San Diego women’s basketball opens its 2026-27 home schedule against Portland State at LionTree Arena on Thursday at 11 a.m., celebrating a championship past while launching a new arena slate.
The Tritons enter the matchup at 1-1 overall after a dramatic overtime victory last week, while Portland State arrives in La Jolla searching for its first win at 0-3, UC San Diego reported. Before the opening tip on Thursday, the squad will unveil its championship banner and hold a pregame ring presentation honoring the 2025-26 Big West Championship.
Education Day brings local students
Thursday’s matchup serves as Education Day, welcoming middle school students from the Poway Unified School District to the 4,000-seat LionTree Arena, according to UC San Diego.
The event introduces young students to higher education possibilities through sport. True freshman Sadie Sin has quickly adjusted to the collegiate level.
Upcoming matchups and broadcast details
Following Thursday’s game, the Tritons host the University of San Francisco for Military Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, with both contests broadcast live on ESPN+.
UC San Diego continues its homestand later in the month by hosting Whittier on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. before traveling to face Northern Arizona on Saturday, Nov. 28.
Who are the key returning players and conference status?
Who are the key returning players for UC San Diego?
The Tritons return six players from their championship squad, including All-Big West First Team selection Erin Condron, who led the team with 549 points and set a program Division I single-season rebounding record with 297 boards last year.
What is the status of UC San Diego’s conference affiliation?
UC San Diego accepted an invitation to join the West Coast Conference beginning July 1, 2027, where it will compete in 14 sponsored sports as the conference’s first public institution since 1979.
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