Hargress puts up 26, UC Riverside defeats UCSB 81-69

Barrington Hargress scored 26 points as UC Riverside beat UC Santa Barbara 81-69 on Saturday night.

By The Associated Press

The Associated Press
February 16, 2025 at 3:54AM

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Barrington Hargress scored 26 points as UC Riverside beat UC Santa Barbara 81-69 on Saturday night.

Hargress also contributed six assists for the Highlanders (17-10, 10-5 Big West Conference). Nate Pickens scored 18 points while going 6 of 12 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Isaiah Moses shot 4 of 5 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points.

Kenny Pohto led the way for the Gauchos (16-10, 8-7) with 24 points and two steals. Max Murrell added 18 points for UCSB. Cole Anderson finished with 11 points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. UC Riverside hosts Long Beach State and UCSB plays Cal State Fullerton at home.

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