UC Irvine Anteaters

The UC Irvine Anteaters play at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California, competing in the Big West Conference. The Anteaters have become one of the Big West's strongest programs. UC Irvine's blue and gold colors and Orange County location create a strong identity.

UC Irvine has made three NCAA Tournament appearances. The Anteaters upset Kansas State in the 2019 tournament first round. The program has won multiple Big West championships and established itself as one of the conference's premier programs. UC Irvine's academic reputation attracts top student-athletes.