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UC Irvine basketball<\/b> pulled off a thrilling one-point victory over North Dakota State<\/b> in the Sun Bowl Invitational<\/b> on December 21, 2025. The Anteaters<\/b> edged the Bison<\/b> 74-73 in a closely contested matchup in El Paso, with Kyle Evans<\/b> delivering a dominant performance when it mattered most.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • UC Irvine<\/b> defeated North Dakota State<\/b> 74-73 in the first round of the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational<\/b> tournament<\/li>\n
  • Kyle Evans<\/b> led the way with 24 points<\/b> and 9 rebounds<\/b>, shooting 11 of 12<\/b> from the field for nearly perfect efficiency<\/li>\n
  • The game was decided by a single point, with UC Irvine<\/b> maintaining its 8-5 record<\/b> while North Dakota State<\/b> fell to 10-4<\/b><\/li>\n
  • The tournament took place at the Don Haskins Center<\/b> in El Paso, Texas<\/b>, with UC Irvine<\/b> winning Big West Conference<\/b> team advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Kyle Evans Puts on Shooting Clinic<\/h2>\n

    Kyle Evans<\/b> was virtually unstoppable for the Anteaters<\/b>, showcasing exceptional marksmanship that defined the victory.<\/p>\n

    The forward<\/b> made 11 of his 12 field goal attempts, demonstrating the kind of efficiency necessary to win in tournament play. Beyond his scoring prowess, Evans<\/b> also contributed 9 rebounds<\/b>, providing muscle on the boards when UC Irvine needed it most. His two-way impact proved crucial in the narrow victory over a resilient North Dakota State<\/b> squad.<\/p>\n

    First Half Edge Holds; Second Half Thriller<\/h2>\n

    UC Irvine<\/b> came out strong, building a 40-33 halftime lead<\/b> and establishing momentum early in the matchup.<\/p>\n

    However, North Dakota State<\/b> surged back in the second half, outscoring the Anteaters<\/b> 40-34 in the final twenty minutes. The Bison<\/b> nearly completed the comeback, making it a one-point contest down the stretch. UC Irvine’s<\/b> balanced approach proved slightly more effective when both teams traded baskets in the final moments. Both squads shot well overall, with UC Irvine<\/b> connecting on 50% of their attempts<\/b> while North Dakota State<\/b> shot 47%<\/b> from the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
    Team<\/td>\n1st Half<\/td>\n2nd Half<\/td>\nFinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    UC Irvine<\/b><\/td>\n40<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    North Dakota State<\/b><\/td>\n33<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Key Contributors on Both Benches<\/h2>\n

    Tama Isaac<\/b> provided crucial ball-handling for UC Irvine<\/b>, dishing out 6 assists<\/b> while adding 6 points<\/b> to the effort, showing his value as a facilitator.<\/p>\n

    North Dakota State’s<\/b> Markhi Strickland<\/b> led the Bison<\/b> with 14 points<\/b>, while Damari Wheeler-Thomas<\/b> contributed 14 points and 5 assists<\/b>, keeping the game competitive throughout. Despite strong individual performances, North Dakota State<\/b> struggled with turnovers, committing 19<\/b> compared to UC Irvine’s 11<\/b>, a critical difference in such a tight contest.<\/p>\n

    \n“Evans scores 24 and grabs 9 rebounds as UC Irvine beats North Dakota State.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Fox Sports<\/b>, Official Game Coverage<\/p>\n

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    Watch: Full Game Highlights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

    What’s Next for Both Programs?<\/h2>\n

    UC Irvine<\/b> moves forward in the Sun Bowl Invitational<\/b> tournament with momentum on their side, improving to 8-5<\/b> overall with a perfect 2-0 record<\/b> in Big West Conference<\/b> play.<\/p>\n

    The Anteaters<\/b> will face their next opponent in the tournament bracket, looking to build on the confidence established by this victory. For North Dakota State<\/b>, the Bison<\/b> must regroup quickly despite the narrow loss. The Summit League<\/b> squad will get their championship opportunity if they advance through the consolation bracket or find redemption elsewhere.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • ESPN<\/b> – Live game coverage and official box score data<\/li>\n
    • FOX Sports<\/b> – Game recap and statistical analysis<\/li>\n
    • UC Irvine Athletics<\/b> – Official team records and player information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":27765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kyle Evans\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3696439\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tama Isaac\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Markhi Strickland\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Damari Wheeler-Thomas\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Don Haskins Center\",\"description\":\"venue\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"El Paso, Texas\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-12-21 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