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UC San Diego a Trendy Pick but Michigan too much: Tritons look to extend magical first Division I season with 16th straight victory

UC San Diego a Trendy Pick but Michigan too much: Tritons look to extend magical first Division I season with 16th straight victory

This matchup in Denver is a trendy upset pick, with Michigan favored by a slim 2.5-point margin. And with good reason. In its first season since transitioning from Division II to Division I, UC San Diego not only won the Big West—finishing on a 15-game winning streak—but also earned its first trip to the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 20
Southern makes school history in First Four win

Southern makes school history in First Four win vs. UC San Diego

On Wednesday night, the Southern Jaguars likely made alum Avery Johnson proud in their First Four matchup against the UC San Diego Tritons. 

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First-time eligible school sees both teams in NCAA Tournament

First-time eligible school sees both men's and women's teams in NCAA Tournament

The 2025 March Madness bracket has finally been revealed for both the men's and women's tournaments. One school has the rare honor of sending both of its teams into the national postseason: The University of California San Diego.

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