What are Tritons? Here's what to know about the history of UC San Diego's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament game vs Michigan:

What gives a team its identity? Is it the coach, the players, or the fans? Sure, they play a part, but really, it is the mascot. Whether a live mascot or a student in a costume, the mascot's job is to inspire fans to cheer their team to victory.

Tyler McGhie led the Tritons to a near comeback win over Michigan, but a last second three-pointer drew iron and ended hopes of the program’s first NCAA Tournament win. The five-seed Wolverines held on for a 68-65 win.

UC San Diego Tritons is a strong defensive team that could upset the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA tournament. UCSD plays a unique style of basketball, utilizing a 5-out offense and a switch-heavy zone defense. Michigan has more experience playing ...

Bryce Pope spent four years building UC San Diego and transferred to USC. We watched the Tritons' first-round heartbreaker with him. Sam Blum 88 Men's March Madness 2025 Day 1 takeaways ...