RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Highlanders worked a balanced offensive effort and efficient shooting to secure an 81–72 win over Cal State Fullerton on Saturday night.

Marqui Worthy Jr. led the Highlanders with a game-high 22 points, attacking the rim consistently and going 10-for-13 from the free-throw line. Andrew Henderson followed with 17 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, recording a double-double while adding two assists and a block. BJ Kolly was also a key contributor, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting and pulling down 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season.

Osiris Grady added 10 points and five rebounds, while Ben Waller provided a spark off the bench with nine points on 3-of-4 shooting. Tyler Jones chipped in seven points and two assists, and Jailen Daniel-Dalton contributed across the stat sheet with four points, three rebounds and three assists.

UC Riverside shot 50.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range, building a nine-point halftime lead after shooting 53.6 percent in the opening half. The Highlanders also converted 18-of-22 free throws and held a 38–32 advantage on the glass.

The Highlanders are back in the SRC Arena next Thursday, January 17th as they face UC Irvine with a tip-off set for 7pm.