RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The UC Riverside Highlanders came up short against the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in a tightly contested Big West matchup, falling 83-76 on Thursday night at the SRC Arena. The Highlanders now stand at 10-7 overall and 3-2 in conference play.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Isaiah Moses led the Highlanders with 26 points on 9-for-17 shooting, including two 3-pointers, and was perfect from the free-throw line, going 6-for-6.
• Barrington Hargress contributed 19 points, including two 3-pointers, while Kaleb Smith added 14 points and two rebounds.
• UC Riverside held a slim 30-28 lead at halftime but was outscored 55-46 in the second half.
• The Highlanders capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off Hawai'i's miscues, and added 28 bench points but couldn't slow down the Rainbow Warriors' efficient shooting.

NOTABLES

• Moses' 26 points mark a new season-high, showcasing his continued growth as an offensive leader.
• The Highlanders recorded nine steals, one steal short of tying their season high.
• UC Riverside's 28 bench points were their second-highest output of the season.

UP NEXT

• The Highlanders will hit the road to face UC Santa Barbara on Thursday, January 17th, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. as they look to bounce back in Big West play.