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UC Riverside vs Idaho Final: 82-67 - Recap
UC Riverside got 19 points from Ben Griscti en route to a 82-67 victory over Idaho on Thursday at Student Recreation Center.
UC Riverside won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.
UC Riverside got 16 points from Nate Pickens and another 12 points from Kaleb Smith. Isaiah Moses contributed 9 assists, while Nate Pickens cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Idaho got a 23-point performance from Julius Mims, who was supported by 12 points from D'Angelo Minnis. D'Angelo Minnis had 9 assists in a losing cause for Idaho, while Julius Mims grabbed 11 rebounds.
UC Riverside trailed at halftime, 39-38.
UC Riverside had a 35-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UC Riverside heads into a battle against UC Irvine. Idaho, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacramento State.