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Evans Scores 19 in UC Irvine’s 73-60 Win over UC Riverside
Kyle Evans scored 19 points with eight rebounds and five blocks to lead UC Irvine to a 73-60 victory in the Big West opener.
- On Thursday, UC Irvine Anteaters men's basketball defeated UC Riverside Highlanders men's basketball 73-60 in the Big West opener, paced by Kyle Evans' 19 points.
- Kyle Evans entered the matchup leading the nation in blocked shots with 27, and UC Irvine was picked to finish first in the preseason coaches' poll for a second straight year.
- Jurian Dixon shot 6 for 9 with 4 for 5 from deep for 16 points, while Jovan Jester Jr. added 13 points off the bench.
- UC Irvine moved to 1-0 in Big West play, improving to 6-4 overall, while UC Riverside fell to 4-5 and 0-1; both teams play again Saturday.
- The Anteaters shot 10 for 18 from behind the arc, and coach Russell Turner said `We were ready to play, executed our defensive game plan for the first 10 minutes of the game in a way that probably took a little bit out of them,` while emphasizing the need for further improvement.
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The Press-EnterpriseUC Irvine men pounce on UC Riverside in Big West opener
Kyle Evans has 19 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots, Jurian Dixon scores 16 and the Anteaters build a 19-point lead before halftime on their way to a 73-60 win.
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Worthy Jr. scores 26 as Highlanders fall 73–60 at UC Irvine in Big West Opener
IRVINE, Calif. — The Highlanders opened Big West play Thursday night with a competitive effort on the road, but UC Irvine used efficient perimeter shooting and timely baskets down the stretch to hand the Highlanders a 73–60 loss at the Bren Events Center.
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