Hargress' 22 lead UC Riverside past Cal State Bakersfield 83-79

Jan 26, 2025, 05:14 am

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- — Barrington Hargress' 22 points helped UC Riverside defeat Cal State Bakersfield 83-79 on Saturday night.

Hargress shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (13-8, 6-3 Big West Conference). Kaleb Smith scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Nate Pickens shot 3 of 9 from the field and 7 for 9 from the foul line to finish with 13 points.

The Roadrunners (10-11, 4-5) were led in scoring by Jemel Jones, who finished with 20 points. Corey Stephenson added 17 points for Cal State Bakersfield. CJ Hardy had 15 points.

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