| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAW | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| UCR | 36 | 39 | 75 |
Elkaz with 25 points, UC Riverside edges Hawai'i 75-71
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Freshman Dragan Elkaz scored a career-best 25 points on seven 3-pointers and UC Riverside picked up its first conference win, beating Hawaii 75-71 on Saturday night.
Dikymbe Martin added 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting for the Highlanders (7-13, 1/3 Big West Conference). Callum McRae had 12 points and five rebounds and Ajani Kennedy had eight points and five rebounds.
UCR had a 36-34 edge at the break and Martin, Elkaz and Ajani Kennedy each sank a 3-pointer in the opening minutes of the second half to push it to 51-45 with 14:53 to play. Hawaii closed to 70-68 with two minutes to go but Martin replied with a layup and a jumper to make it 74-69 with 1:24 remaining.
Jack Purchase scored 24 points to lead the Rainbow Warriors (11-6, 2-1). Sheriff Drammeh added 15 points and eight rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Irving
- Levon Zakarian
- Kevin Smith
2024-25 Big West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 3-0 | - | 13-2 |
| UC San Diego | 3-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Cal State Northridge | 3-1 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| UC Riverside | 3-1 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| UC Davis | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Long Beach State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Hawai'i | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cal Poly | 0-4 | 3.5 | 6-10 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 0-4 | 3.5 | 5-11 |
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