US EditionWorthy scores 22 in UC Riverside's 81-72 victory against Cal State Fullerton
- On Saturday night, UC Riverside defeated Cal State Fullerton, ending the game in victory and snapping a six-game losing streak in Riverside, Calif.
- UC Riverside's balanced attack produced efficient shooting, with the team shooting 51% overall and an early second-half run of 21-6 to seize control after Fullerton's brief surge.
- Marqui Worthy Jr. led UCR with 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting and three steals, while Andrew Henderson recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds.
- UCR's victory moves the Highlanders to 7-12 overall and 2-5 in Big West as they never trailed and maintained control against Cal State Fullerton Titans, who dropped to 8-12 and 3-5 with a second straight loss.
- A cold start for the Titans left UCR with a 43-34 halftime lead as Fullerton struggled from the 3-point line, shooting 2 for 17 in the first half and 4 for 25 overall.
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Whittier Daily News
UC Riverside men pull away in 2nd half to beat Cal State Fullerton
RIVERSIDE — The UC Riverside men’s basketball team used a balanced effort and efficient shooting to defeat Cal State Fullerton, 82-71, and snap a six-game losing streak on Saturday night. Marqui Worthy Jr. had a game-high 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting to go with three steals, and Andrew Henderson had 17 points and 10 rebounds as UCR (7-12 overall, 2-5 Big West) took control with an early second-half run and held on. BJ Kolly added 12 points on …
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Men's basketball goes cold from deep against UC Riverside, drops second straight game
Four missed jumpers, two from deep, a missed free throw and a turnover were the result of the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball’s first six possessions. Their offensive struggles would set the tone for the rest of the game.
UCR Loses At Cal State Fullerton
FULLERTON, Calif. – The Highlanders traveled to the OC this afternoon for a matinee against Cal State Fullerton. The Titans and Highlanders entered the game tied in the conference loss column and this afternoon's result may have Big West Tournament implications down the line.
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