RIVERSIDE, Calif. — UC Riverside put together one of its most complete performances of the season, shooting 46.8% from the field and knocking down 11 three-pointers en route to a 94-79 victory over CSUN on Thursday night at the SRC Arena. The Highlanders improved to 20-11 overall and 13-6 in Big West play with the win.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Barrington Hargress led the Highlanders with a game-high 32 points, shooting 10-for-20 from the field and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line while adding six assists.
• Kaleb Smith followed with 19 points, knocking down three three-pointers and grabbing five rebounds.
• Isaiah Moses recorded 15 points and eight assists, while Nate Pickens added 11 points on 3-for-4 shooting from beyond the arc.
• UC Riverside set the tone early, jumping out to a 46-39 halftime lead behind 13 first-half points from Hargress.
• The Highlanders pulled away in the second half, shooting 51.6% from the field and 91.7% from the free-throw line while holding CSUN to just 36.4% shooting overall.
• A key 13-4 run midway through the second half, highlighted by a fastbreak layup from Hargress, a three-pointer from Smith, and a dunk by Niyi Olabode, extended UC Riverside's lead to 16, sealing the victory.

FROM COACH MAGPAYO

• "It was a huge win against a tough team that had been on a roll, winning eight of their last ten. Niyi grabbed 11 rebounds on senior night, Luke gave us 11 strong defensive minutes, and Joel had six blocks, protecting the rim against a team that thrives in the paint. I couldn't be prouder of the effort, the crowd, and the environment. These seniors have built something special, and tonight was a tribute to them."

NOTABLES

• Hargress' 32 points marked his third 30+ point performance of the season.
• Hargress broke the UC Riverside single-season scoring record, now sitting at 636 points, surpassing Maurice Pullum's mark of 632 set in the 1988-89 season.
• UC Riverside outrebounded CSUN 45-38, including 14 offensive rebounds that led to eight second-chance points.
• The Highlanders dominated in transition, outscoring CSUN 11-7 on fastbreak points.
• The Highlanders hit 25-of-29 free throws (86.2%).

UP NEXT

• UC Riverside will close out the regular season on the road against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, March 8^th, with tip-off set for 6:00 p.m. as the Highlanders look to lock in their Big West Tournament seeding.