Highlanders Dominate La Sierra for 79-51 Victory

Thursday, November 14

Riverside, Calif.

7:00 pm

University of California, Riverside

2-2,0-0Big West

La Sierra

0-2

Team	1	2	F
La Sierra	20	31	51
UC Riverside	36	43	79

Highlanders Dominate La Sierra for 79-51 Victory

11/14/2024 10:14:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Kaleb Smith led UC Riverside with 21 points, including five 3-pointers, as the Highlanders rolled to a 79-51 victory over La Sierra on Thursday night at SRC Arena.

HOW IT HAPPENED

UC Riverside set the tone early, building a 36-20 halftime lead behind an explosive offense that featured eight first-half 3-pointers. The Highlanders didn't let up after the break, scoring 43 second-half points to secure their second win of the season.
Smith was one of three Highlanders in double figures. Barrington Hargress contributed 16 points and dished out five assists, while Isaiah Moses added 15 points, including four 3-pointers. Jack Whitbourn dominated the glass with a game-high 16 rebounds and chipped in four points.
The Highlanders' defense stifled La Sierra, holding the Golden Eagles to 38% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers. UC Riverside also controlled the boards, outrebounding La Sierra 49-25 and converting 19 second-chance points.
UC Riverside's 17 made 3-pointers were the difference-maker, accounting for 51 of their 79 points. The Highlanders' bench also contributed 21 points, underscoring their depth.

NOTABLES

UC Riverside's 17 made 3-pointers came close to matching the program's single-game record of 19, set on November 19, 2022, against Occidental College.
For the second consecutive game, Jack Whitbourn surpassed his season high in rebounds, finishing just two shy of the individual single-game record of 18, held by George Willborn since November 5, 2019, against Nebraska.

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