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UC San Diego Tritons vs UC Riverside Highlanders Wrap - UC San Diego Wins 77-65
Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones scored 20 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for UC San Diego on Thursday, leading them to a 77-65 victory over UC Riverside at Student Recreation Center.
Bettors who backed UC San Diego were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
UC San Diego got 16 points from Francis Nwaokorie and another 16 points from Hayden Gray. Hayden Gray contributed 6 assists, while Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
UC Riverside got a 18-point performance from Kaleb Smith, who was supported by 15 points from Barrington Hargress. Barrington Hargress had 6 assists in a losing cause for UC Riverside, while Nate Pickens grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UC San Diego were victorious, as the score was 32-25 at the break.
UC San Diego had a 42-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UC San Diego heads into a battle against UC Irvine. UC Riverside, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cal Poly.