RIVERSIDE, Calif. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Barrington Hargress shone for UC Riverside, scoring an impressive 40 points as the Highlanders triumphed over UC San Diego with a final score of 85-81.

Hargress’s performance included five rebounds, contributing significantly to the team’s victory, bringing their record to 11-8 overall and 4-3 within the Big West Conference. Nate Pickens also made his mark, adding 15 points with an efficient shooting display—hitting 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, and registering another five rebounds. Joel Armotrading also played a vital role, converting all five of his attempts from the field and tallying 12 points along with two successful free throws.

For UC San Diego, the Tritons, now with a 15-4 record and 5-2 in the conference, saw standout contributions from Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, who led the team with 32 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Hayden Gray contributed 13 points and made two steals, while Chris Howell added 11 points and excelled defensively with six steals.