ANAHEIM, CA – Pacific is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006, after capturing the Big West title with a 64-55 victory of UC-Irvine.
Tigers reserve Tony Gill scored a game-high 19 points, with Lorenzo McCloud adding 16. Daman Starring kept UC-Irvine within striking distance in the second half, scoring 15 of his 19 total points after halftime.
Gary Cohen and Kyle Macy called the action on Westwood One Sports.