NCAAB · Final

BYU Dominates UC Riverside in 100-53 Victory

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Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Marriott Center

BYU Cougars 100, UC Riverside Highlanders 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UC Riverside Highlanders vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars beat UC Riverside Highlanders 100-53 at Marriott Center on December 13, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the BYU Cougars triumphed over the UC Riverside Highlanders with a final score of 100-53 at the Marriott Center. This decisive win further solidified BYU's impressive home record, which now stands at 6-0, and extended their overall record to 9-1. The Cougars showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 80.3 points per game at home this season, a stark contrast to UC Riverside's average of 74.8 points per game on the road.

BYU entered the game riding a five-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Clemson Tigers 67-64, California Baptist Lancers 91-60, and Dayton Flyers 83-79, among others. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 82.2 points while allowing 67.0. In contrast, UC Riverside had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with their most recent victory against Cal Poly Mustangs 88-84. However, their scoring average of 74.8 points per game reflects a struggle to keep pace with BYU's high-scoring offense.

The Cougars' dominance at home is evident, as they have consistently outperformed opponents, with an average of 80.3 points scored and only 68.2 points allowed. UC Riverside, on the other hand, has faced challenges on the road, holding a record of 3-4 away from home. Their recent form includes a win against Grambling Tigers and a loss to UC Irvine Anteaters, where they scored only 60 points.

Historically, BYU has had the upper hand in their previous meeting against UC Riverside, winning 86-80 earlier in the season. This latest match further emphasizes BYU's strength, as they not only won but did so with a significant margin, showcasing their ability to dominate on both ends of the court.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences for either team, allowing both sides to compete at full strength. This contributed to the high-scoring affair, as BYU's offensive depth proved too much for UC Riverside to handle.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had BYU favored by 33.5 points, indicating a strong expectation for their performance, which they certainly met and exceeded. The total for the game was set at 155.5, reflecting the anticipated high-scoring nature of the matchup.

Conditions in the Marriott Center were favorable for basketball, with a supportive home crowd that likely energized the Cougars. Fans witnessed a variety of scoring plays, including multiple three-pointers and assists that highlighted BYU's teamwork and offensive strategy.

As the game progressed, BYU maintained control, with notable scoring contributions from players like Aleksej Kostić and Dominique Diomande, who both made significant plays in the second half. The Cougars' ability to score in bursts, particularly in the second half, allowed them to pull away decisively, culminating in a 47-point victory.

Overall, this matchup showcased BYU's strength as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape, while UC Riverside will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings to improve their standing moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BYU -33.5	155.5 o -105 / u -115	UC Riverside Highlanders — · BYU Cougars —

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Leaders

PointsAJ Dybantsa26BYU Cougars
AssistsAJ Dybantsa7BYU Cougars
ReboundsKeba Keita11BYU Cougars
PointsAndrew Henderson14UC Riverside Highlanders
AssistsDe'Undrae Perteete Jr.5UC Riverside Highlanders
ReboundsOsiris Grady7UC Riverside Highlanders

Recent form

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 8-2Streak W580.3 scored · 68.2 allowed per game6-0 at home

W67-64vs Clemson TigersDec 9
W91-60vs California Baptist LancersDec 4
W83-79at Dayton FlyersNov 29
W72-62at Miami HurricanesNov 27
W98-70vs Wisconsin BadgersNov 21
L84-86at UConn HuskiesNov 16
W85-68vs Delaware Blue HensNov 12
W98-53vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 9
W71-66vs Villanova WildcatsNov 4
L54-74at Houston CougarsMar 14

UC Riverside Highlanders

Last 10: 5-5Streak W174.8 scored · 73.6 allowed per game3-4 away

W88-84at Cal Poly MustangsDec 7
L60-73at UC Irvine AnteatersDec 5
L69-77at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 29
W83-74vs Grambling TigersNov 24
W85-71at San Diego TorerosNov 22
L57-80at California Baptist LancersNov 19
L74-76vs North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 15
L68-82at New Mexico LobosNov 12
W74-70at North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 7
W90-49vs La Sierra Golden EaglesNov 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UC Irvine	23-12	-	15-5
Hawai'i	24-9	1	14-6
UC San Diego	23-11	3	12-8
Cal State Northridge	20-14	3	12-8
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	3	12-8
UC Davis	19-14	4	11-9
UC Santa Barbara	18-14	4	11-9
Cal Poly	14-19	5	10-10
Long Beach State	10-22	9	6-14
UC Riverside	10-22	10	5-15
Cal State Bakersfield	8-24	13	2-18
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	UC Riverside Highlanders	BYU Cougars
Field goals	22-62	39-66
Field goal %	35	59
Three-pointers	8-25	9-19
Three-point %	32	47
Free throws	1-5	13-26
Free throw %	20	50
Rebounds	30	47
Offensive rebounds	7	13
Defensive rebounds	23	34
Assists	12	22
Steals	5	11
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	18	10
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	3	20
Fast-break points	6	29
Points in the paint	26	54
Fouls	20	7
Largest lead	0	48
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	96

How the scoring went

1st Half30-46De'Undrae Perteete Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Osiris Grady.
1st Half30-47AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
1st Half30-49AJ Dybantsa made Jumper. Assisted by Richie Saunders.
1st Half32-49Osiris Grady made Layup. Assisted by Ben Waller.
2nd Half32-51AJ Dybantsa made Layup.
2nd Half35-51Andrew Henderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by De'Undrae Perteete Jr..
2nd Half35-53AJ Dybantsa made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half37-53Osiris Grady made Jumper. Assisted by De'Undrae Perteete Jr..
2nd Half37-54AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-56Kennard Davis Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half37-57Kennard Davis Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-59AJ Dybantsa made Jumper.
2nd Half37-62Aleksej Kostić made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half37-64Keba Keita made Dunk. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half37-66AJ Dybantsa made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half37-68Khadim Mboup made Dunk. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half37-70AJ Dybantsa made Jumper.
2nd Half37-71AJ Dybantsa made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-71Andrew Henderson made Jumper.
2nd Half39-73Richie Saunders made Dunk. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half39-75AJ Dybantsa made Jumper.
2nd Half42-75Tyler Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by De'Undrae Perteete Jr..
2nd Half42-77Richie Saunders made Layup. Assisted by Aleksej Kostić.
2nd Half42-79AJ Dybantsa made Dunk. Assisted by Richie Saunders.
2nd Half42-81Khadim Mboup made Layup.
2nd Half42-83Khadim Mboup made Layup. Assisted by Aleksej Kostić.
2nd Half44-83De'Undrae Perteete Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half44-84Dominique Diomande made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-86Khadim Mboup made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half47-86Andrew Henderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Jones.
2nd Half47-88Dominique Diomande made Dunk. Assisted by Robert Wright III.
2nd Half47-90Mihailo Bošković made Jumper. Assisted by Khadim Mboup.
2nd Half47-91Khadim Mboup made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-91Andrew Henderson made Jumper.
2nd Half49-94Mihailo Bošković made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dominique Diomande.
2nd Half49-97Aleksej Kostić made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half51-97Dylan Godfrey made Jumper. Assisted by De'Undrae Perteete Jr..
2nd Half51-99Khadim Mboup made Dunk. Assisted by Aleksej Kostić.
2nd Half53-99De'Undrae Perteete Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half53-100Dominique Diomande made Free Throw.