ANAHEIM, CA – For the first time in nearly 40 years in Division I, the Anteaters are going dancing.
UC Irvine defeated Hawaii 67-58 in the Big West Championship Game Saturday night to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since joining the top division in 1977.
Luke Nelson led the way with 17 points.
Dave Ryan and Kevin Grevey called the action on Westwood One Sports.