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Banana Slugs Fall to Bobcats in Thursday Night Tilt

MERCED, Calif. – The UC Santa Cruz men's basketball team dropped a hard fought contest 82-60 to the NCAA Division II UC Merced Bobcats on Thursday evening. The Banana Slugs battled hard in the second half, going an even 33-33 with the Bobcats to close out the game but struggled to find their footing in the first half. Leo Wagner had a double double, leading the team with 12 points and 11 rebounds while adding two blocks and two assists. Much of the contest came down to turnovers as the Banana Slugs recorded 22 to the Bobcats' 13. UCSC outrebounded UC Merced 47-33 but struggled from downtown with just four threes and an 11.8% three point percentage. UC Santa Cruz will be back in action tomorrow afternoon when they host the Lewis and Clark River Otters at 3:00 p.m. in the West Field House.

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vs Lewis and Clark College

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vs Stevens Institute of Technology

Santa Cruz, CA

2:00 PM

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vs Colorado College

Santa Cruz, CA

5:00 PM

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vs University of Puget Sound

Santa Cruz, CA

7:00 PM

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vs University of Puget Sound

Santa Cruz, CA

12:30 PM

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vs Whitman College

Santa Cruz, CA

5:00 PM

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vs Washington University at St. Louis

Colorado Springs, CO

11:00 AM

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vs University of Chicago

Colorado Springs, CO

11:00 AM

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2024-25 First Team All-Conference honoree. Led UC Santa Cruz last season with 415 points on the year, 193 rebounds, 95 free throws, and a 58.0% field goal percentage.

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Banana Slugs Fall to Bobcats in Thursday Night Tilt

UC Santa Cruz Falls Short in Season Opener to Redlands

UC Santa Cruz Celebrates a Year of Excellence at the 2026 Sammies Awards Ceremony

UC Santa Cruz Announces Second Induction Class of Chi Alpha Sigma

UC Santa Cruz Spring Give Campaign '26

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Upcoming Events (Primary)

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Lewis and Clark College on Nov 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Stevens Institute of Technology on Nov 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Colorado College on Nov 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus University of Puget Sound on Nov 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus University of Puget Sound on Nov 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Whitman College on Nov 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Washington University at St. Louis on Nov 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus University of Chicago on Nov 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Completed Event: Men's Basketball at UC Merced on November 12, 2026 , Loss , 60, to, 82

Completed Event: Men's Basketball at University of Redlands on November 6, 2026 , Loss , 83, to, 96

Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Christopher Newport University on February 27, 2026 , Loss , 74, to, 77

Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus University of Mary Washington on February 24, 2026 , Loss , 52, to, 76

Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Cal Maritime on February 14, 2026 , Win , 81, to, 68

Completed Event: Men's Basketball at University of Mary Washington on February 1, 2026 , Loss , 63, to, 93

Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Regent University on January 30, 2026 , Win , 78, to, 67

Completed Event: Men's Basketball at Christopher Newport University on January 29, 2026 , Loss , 64, to, 71

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