HONOLULU, Hawai'i — UC Riverside used a dominant second-half shooting performance and clutch free-throw shooting to earn an 82-76 victory over Hawai'i on Thursday night at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The Highlanders improved to 19-11 overall and 12-6 in Big West play.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Barrington Hargress led the way with a game-high 25 points, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and 6-for-7 from the free-throw line, while adding four rebounds and two assists.
• Isaiah Moses and Kaleb Smith each contributed 14 points, with both knocking down two three pointers each.
• Nate Pickens added nine points and four rebounds.
• UC Riverside trailed 36-35 at halftime but responded with a strong second half, shooting 56.5% from the field and 85% from the free-throw line to pull away late.
• Back to back three pointers hit by Smith and Moses gave the Highlanders a nine point lead with 10 minutes left in the game.
• The game saw seven ties and 11 lead changes, with the Highlanders controlling the remaining 15 minutes left on the clock.

NOTABLES

• With 604 points so far into the season, Hargress now holds fourth place in the Highlanders all-time single-season scoring record.
• The Highlanders outrebounded Hawai'i 31-30, securing eight offensive boards that led to key second-chance points.
• UC Riverside forced 11 turnovers and converted them into 16 points.
• The Highlanders hit seven three-pointers, with four coming in the second half to fuel their comeback.

UP NEXT

• UC Riverside returns home for Senior Night against Cal State Northridge Thursday, March 6th, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. at the SRC Arena.