UCSB vs. Cal Poly: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The UCSB Gauchos (24-7, 15-5 Big West) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they host the Cal Poly Mustangs (8-24, 1-18 Big West) on March 9, 2023 at Dollar Loan Center.
In its previous game, UCSB beat Hawaii on Saturday, 81-61. Miles Norris scored a team-high 18 points (and added zero assists and 10 rebounds). In its most recent game, Cal Poly beat Long Beach State on Tuesday, 88-68. Its high scorer was Brantly Stevenson with 28 points.
When is UCSB vs. Cal Poly and when does it start?
This matchup between the Gauchos and Mustangs is set to start on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch UCSB vs. Cal Poly
The Gauchos and Mustangs will take to the floor at Dollar Loan Center for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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UCSB Gauchos vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Game Preview
UCSB Stats, Odds & Insights
UCSB is outscoring opponents by 6.4 points per game with a +198 scoring differential overall. It puts up 71.8 points per game (181st in college basketball) and allows 65.4 per outing (48th in college basketball).
The 71.8 points the Gauchos average are 5.9 more than the Mustangs give up.
UCSB hits 5.5 three-pointers per game (340th in college basketball) at a 34.7% rate (158th in college basketball), compared to the 6.0 its opponents make while shooting 34.9% from deep.
The Gauchos score 75.3 points per game in home games, compared to 69.6 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 5.7 points per contest.
On the offensive side of the ball, UCSB has picked up its production a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 74.3 points per contest over that span compared to the 71.8 it has put up over the course of this season.
Cal Poly Stats, Odds & Insights
Cal Poly’s -158 scoring differential (being outscored by 4.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 61.0 points per game (358th in college basketball) while giving up 65.9 per outing (62nd in college basketball).
The Mustangs post just 4.4 fewer points per game (61.0) than the Gauchos give up (65.4).
Cal Poly knocks down 5.7 three-pointers per game (333rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.3. It shoots 30.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.2%.
In 2022-23 the Mustangs are scoring 6.4 more points per game at home (63.0) than on the road (56.6).
Cal Poly is tallying 61.7 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 61.0.
Gauchos Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | 31 | 15.7 | 2.7 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Miles Norris | 31 | 14.2 | 6.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Josh Pierre-Louis | 28 | 9.7 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Andre Kelly | 30 | 9.7 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Cole Anderson | 30 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Mustangs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantly Stevenson | 32 | 11.0 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Alimamy Koroma | 32 | 10.6 | 4.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Chance Hunter | 2 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Chance Hunter | 32 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| TJ Taylor | 32 | 8.3 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
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