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Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 Canadian who became the world’s tallest college basketball player, signed with UC Irvine after two seasons at Florida; the Anteaters expect his size and skill to help immediately as he seeks more playing time and development in the Big West.
Olivier Rioux, the world’s tallest basketball player at 7-foot-9 who played for Florida, has signed with UC Irvine, marking a high-profile transfer for the Anteaters in the 2026–27 season.
CBS News California reports that influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who has promoted allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, has academic and professional ties to UC Irvine Law professor and Porter’s rival for governor, Katie Porter. Porter's campaign says there is no meaningful relationship with Hunt, noting overlapping timelines but no collaboration; Hunt has hinted at coordinating with women who may come forward about Swalwell, while Swalwell’s campaign denies the allegations and dismisses them as political attacks. The piece also covers Hunt’s and Porter’s overlapping years at UC Irvine and Porter's public remarks on the matter, with CNN cautioning that independent verification of the allegations has not been established.
UC Irvine defeated Hawaii 71-64 in a tight college-basketball clash at Lee's Family Forum, riding a balanced scoring effort after a 93-point semifinal and a stout defensive effort to hold Hawaii in check. Hawaii was dealing with injuries to Tanner Cuff and Aaron Hunkin-Claytor, while four UC Irvine players reached double figures. Irvine covered the spread (-1.5) and claimed the win in a game that mirrored the regular-season split between the teams.
Researchers at UC Irvine discovered a new quantum state in hafnium pentatelluride using high magnetic fields, which could lead to advanced, radiation-resistant electronics suitable for space exploration and self-charging computers.
Researchers from UC Irvine and the University of Michigan have identified that a commonly used climate model overestimates the albedo of ice by about 5%, leading to underestimations of ice melt. By incorporating more accurate ice reflectivity data, the model now shows the Greenland Ice Sheet melting at a rate of six gigatons more than previously estimated. This finding highlights the importance of accounting for microphysical properties of ice, such as the effects of algae and dust, in climate models.
Oregon State advanced to the Super Regionals after winning the Corvallis Regional by defeating UC Irvine 11-6. Key performances included home runs by Elijah Hainline, Dallas Macias, and Mason Guerra, and a strong bullpen effort. The Beavers will face Kentucky in a best-of-three series for a chance to reach the College World Series.
The NCAA Corvallis Regional baseball game between Oregon State and UC Irvine was suspended in the fourth inning due to rain, with Oregon State leading 6-4. The game will resume Monday at 12:06 p.m. PT, and ticket holders should keep their tickets for re-entry.
Oregon State Beavers defeated UC Irvine 5-3 to advance to the Corvallis Regional final, with standout performances from Jacob Kmatz, who pitched seven strong innings, and Travis Bazzana, who hit a crucial two-run homer. The Beavers will face UC Irvine again in the final, with the winner advancing to the NCAA super regionals.
Oregon State (43-14) faces UC Irvine (44-12) in the Corvallis Regional at Goss Stadium on June 1, 2024, at 7:06 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and available on the Beaver Sports Network and online platforms. Oregon State, coming off a 10-4 win over Tulane, aims to continue their strong season, boasting a 25-2 home record and several standout players, including Travis Bazzana and Micah McDowell.
No. 25 San Diego State narrowly defeats UC Irvine 63-62 in a thrilling game, with Micah Parrish making a crucial layup in the final seconds. San Diego State blew a 16-point lead but managed to rally back for the win. The Aztecs were without their leading scorer, Jaedon LeDee, and struggled offensively for a significant portion of the game. UC Irvine put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the sexual battery of a woman near the main campus of UC Irvine. The incident was captured on video, showing the suspect following and restraining the victim before groping her from behind. The suspect fled the scene in a white Nissan Sentra sedan with a spoiler. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Police are searching for a suspect who was caught on video following and assaulting a woman near the University of California Irvine campus. The victim was doing exercise laps in a nearby parking lot when the suspect restrained and groped her from behind. The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20s with reddish, brown hair, and was last seen driving a white Nissan Sentra with a spoiler. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team won their second consecutive Big West Championship tournament title with a four-set victory over UC Irvine. The win secured UH's automatic bid into the NCAA Men's Collegiate Volleyball Championship, marking their ninth appearance in the tournament. UH setter Jakob Thelle was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, and Dimitrios Mouchlias led the way with a match-high 17 kills. The Warriors tied their single-season win record at 28, matching the 2019 team's win total for the most in program history.
Hawaii defeated UC Irvine in four sets to win the Big West Men's Volleyball Championship and secure a spot in the NCAA tournament, where they will attempt to win their third consecutive national championship. Dimitrios Mouchlias led Hawaii with 17 kills, while Chaz Galloway added 13 kills and Cole Hogland was in on eight of Hawaii's 17 blocks. Hawaii setter Jakob Thelle was named tournament MVP. UC Irvine will hope to receive one of the two at-large berths into the seven-team field.