UC Irvine loses to Long Beach State, 68-57, in the Big West Tournament semifinals.
UC Irvine’s Michael Wilder, center, saves the ball from going out of bounds. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
UC Irvine’s Daman Starring (with hand up) forces Long Beach State’s Casper Ware to pass the ball. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
UC Irvine’s Will Davis II, right, goes up against Long Beach State. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
UC Irvine’s Chris McNealy, center, attempts to score between two Long Beach State defenders. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
UC Irvine’s Derick Flowers, left, pulls up as he attempts a three-pointer against Long Beach State’s Mike Caffey. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner, right, during the second half against Long Beach State in a Big West Basketball Tournament semifinal game Friday at Honda Center. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
UC Irvine cheerleaders during the first half against Long Beach State in a Big West Basketball Tournament semifinal game at Honda Center. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)
Fans cheer after a made three-pointer by UC Irvine’s Michael Wilder during the second half against Long Beach State in a Big West Basketball Tournament semifinal game Friday at Honda Center. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)