Bol Dengdit scores 20 as UC San Diego controls UC Davis in 68-51 Big West victory

UC San Diego pulls away early and maintains control at LionTree Arena

UC San Diego defeated UC Davis 68-51 on Thursday night, Feb. 12, 2026, at LionTree Arena in La Jolla, using an early surge and efficient shooting to secure a Big West Conference win.

The Tritons led 33-20 at halftime and extended the margin throughout the second half, building a lead that reached 22 points. UC San Diego finished the game shooting 54% from the field (27-of-50) and 41% from three-point range (7-of-17), while holding UC Davis to 35% shooting (22-of-62).

Dengdit leads balanced scoring; Mayes posts a double-double

Bol Dengdit led UC San Diego with 20 points and added seven rebounds. Hudson Mayes provided a second major scoring option with 18 points and 12 rebounds, delivering a double-double that helped UC San Diego control the glass 40-29 overall.

Tom Beattie added 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. UC San Diego also recorded eight blocks, a factor that contributed to limiting UC Davis’ interior efficiency.

• UC San Diego: 68 points; 54% shooting; +11 rebounding margin
• UC Davis: 51 points; 35% shooting; 1-of-7 at the free-throw line

Turnovers favor UC Davis, but shot-making and rebounding decide the game

UC Davis generated disruptive stretches defensively, forcing 21 UC San Diego turnovers and collecting 14 steals. The Aggies also scored 23 fast-break points and held a 19-15 edge in points off turnovers.

However, the Aggies were unable to convert those extra possessions into enough efficient offense. UC Davis attempted 12 more field goals than UC San Diego but finished with significantly lower accuracy and minimal production at the free-throw line, going 1-of-7. UC San Diego, by contrast, went 7-of-9 on free throws.

Final score: UC San Diego 68, UC Davis 51 (Halftime: 33-20).

Conference context: UC Davis remains ahead in the Big West standings

The result moved UC San Diego to 17-9 overall and 7-7 in Big West play. UC Davis fell to 15-10 overall and 8-6 in conference, remaining ahead of the Tritons in the league standings.

For UC Davis, Marcus Wilson led the team with 13 points and two steals. Connor Sevilla added seven points and three steals as the Aggies continued to pressure ball-handlers effectively, but could not narrow the gap after UC San Diego’s strong first half.