Sports

Rivalries exist in every place imaginable: between siblings, friends and co-workers. However, some of the best rivalries can be found in sports.

INCONSISTENT: After a disappointing loss to UCSD, the Anteaters dominated the Gauchos in three sets.

The Antourage Insider is trying out a new style this week, highlighting upcoming home match-ups and potential starting lineups – and what better way to start than with this Saturday’s Homecoming affair against rival Long Beach State. If you haven’t gone out to a game this season, this one against the 49ers will probably be one of the best of the year.

Compiled by Ian Massey

The Anteaters were one half of basketball away from having a spectacular week of Big West play — less than 10 minutes away from sweeping Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach State.

Split: The ’Eaters cruise past CSU Fullerton, but fail to closeout rival Long Beach State.

The anteater’s calm demeanor does not strike fear into the hearts of many. However, when provoked, it transforms into a fierce competitor.

Fire: The women’s basketball team is 11-4 after defeating Cal State Fullerton and LBSU last week.

Men’s Volleyball Places Fifth at UCSB Invitational. Anteaters’ Win Total Reaches Double-Digits

Guard: Smith-Williams plans to play basketball overseas and attend law school after graduation.

Defeat: After losing its Big West opener to UCR, UCI’s struggles continued as the Anteaters lost to LMU

An inconsistent winter break captured the ’Eaters season thus far in a nutshell. Blowout wins against Wyoming and Vanguard showed off the team’s depth, while a one-point loss to UCLA proved UC Irvine’s ability to compete with the elites.