UC Riverside Highlanders Defeat San Diego Toreros 85-71
Friday, November 21, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Jenny Craig Pavilion
UC Riverside Highlanders 85, San Diego Toreros 71, 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 San Diego Toreros?
UC Riverside Highlanders beat San Diego Toreros 85-71 at Jenny Craig Pavilion on November 21, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the UC Riverside Highlanders defeated the San Diego Toreros 85-71 at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on November 22, 2025. This matchup showcased the Highlanders' ability to capitalize on their recent form, extending their winning streak to three games while the Toreros faced challenges despite their recent two-game win streak.
The Highlanders entered the game with a record of 3-3 and had been struggling, losing their last three games prior to this victory. Their recent performance had seen them average 78.6 points scored per game while allowing 77.9 points. In contrast, the Toreros had a home record of 3-2 and were averaging 76.9 points scored against 78.9 allowed. Over their last ten games, the Toreros had a record of 5-5, including a recent two-game winning streak against the Grambling Tigers and the Idaho Vandals.
In terms of home and away performance, the Toreros had a home record of 4-3, while the Highlanders had an away record of 3-3. This game was particularly significant as it highlighted the Highlanders' ability to perform on the road, a challenge that many teams face. Previous meetings between these two teams were not detailed in the block, but the Highlanders' performance in this game suggests they have improved since their last encounter.
Injuries were not mentioned in the provided facts, which may imply both teams were at full strength for this matchup, allowing for a competitive game without the influence of sidelined players. The betting market had priced the home team, the Toreros, with a low probability of winning at 0.001, indicating a strong expectation for the Highlanders to take the victory.
The game conditions were not specified, but the venue, Jenny Craig Pavilion, is known for its intimate setting, which can often create a unique atmosphere for home teams. Viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with the Highlanders pulling away in the second half. Key scoring plays included Marqui Worthy Jr. making crucial free throws and Osiris Grady contributing with impressive dunks, showcasing the Highlanders' offensive prowess.
As the game progressed, the Highlanders maintained control, with significant contributions from players like De'Undrae Perteete Jr. and Toneari Lane, who both made critical plays to extend their lead. The Toreros attempted to close the gap with a late layup from Tim Moore Jr., but it was not enough to overcome the Highlanders' substantial lead.
In summary, the UC Riverside Highlanders' 85-71 victory over the San Diego Toreros not only reflects their current form but also underscores the challenges faced by the Toreros in maintaining momentum at home. The Highlanders' ability to score effectively and defend against the Toreros' attempts to rally was key in securing their win.
Leaders
- PointsAdrian McIntyre15San Diego Toreros
- AssistsVuk Boskovic5San Diego Toreros
- ReboundsAssane Diop7San Diego Toreros
- PointsBJ Kolly19UC Riverside Highlanders
- AssistsMarqui Worthy Jr.3UC Riverside Highlanders
- ReboundsOsiris Grady6UC Riverside Highlanders
Recent form
San Diego Toreros
Last 10: 5-5Streak W276.9 scored · 78.9 allowed per game4-3 at home
- W78-68vs Grambling TigersNov 19
- W78-74vs Idaho VandalsNov 13
- L68-71vs Idaho State BengalsNov 8
- W88-59vs Occidental TigersNov 5
- L74-100at Loyola Marymount LionsMar 8
- W81-77at Pacific TigersMar 6
- W82-80vs Portland PilotsMar 2
- L86-93at Washington State CougarsFeb 28
- L73-83vs Oregon State BeaversFeb 22
- L61-84vs San Francisco DonsFeb 16
UC Riverside Highlanders
Last 10: 5-5Streak L378.6 scored · 77.9 allowed per game3-3 away
- 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
- L83-96vs Cal Poly MustangsMar 14
- W64-59at Cal State Fullerton TitansMar 9
- W94-79vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 7
- W82-76at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsFeb 28
- L100-112at Cal Poly MustangsFeb 22
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 |
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | UC Riverside Highlanders | San Diego Toreros |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-55 | 25-61 |
| Field goal % | 55 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 8-17 | 7-25 |
| Three-point % | 47 | 28 |
| Free throws | 17-25 | 14-19 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 19 |
| Assists | 14 | 13 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 34 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-33Osiris Grady made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-33Osiris Grady made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-35Vuk Boskovic made Layup. Assisted by Juanse Gorosito.
- 2nd Half52-38Juanse Gorosito made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Vuk Boskovic.
- 2nd Half55-38De'Undrae Perteete Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Osiris Grady.
- 2nd Half55-39Juanse Gorosito made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-40Juanse Gorosito made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-41Juanse Gorosito made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-41Andrew Henderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-41De'Undrae Perteete Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half61-41Jailen Daniel-Dalton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by BJ Kolly.
- 2nd Half61-43Vuk Boskovic made Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-45Vuk Boskovic made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-46Vuk Boskovic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-46Osiris Grady made Jumper. Assisted by Jailen Daniel-Dalton.
- 2nd Half63-48Adrian McIntyre made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-48Andrew Henderson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-51Adrian McIntyre made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Toneari Lane.
- 2nd Half66-53Adrian McIntyre made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-55D'Arrae Goodwin made Layup. Assisted by Toneari Lane.
- 2nd Half68-55Jailen Daniel-Dalton made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-57Adrian McIntyre made Layup.
- 2nd Half69-57Andrew Henderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-57Andrew Henderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-59Toneari Lane made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-60Vuk Boskovic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-60Andrew Henderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by BJ Kolly.
- 2nd Half75-60BJ Kolly made Layup.
- 2nd Half75-62Adrian McIntyre made Layup.
- 2nd Half75-63Adrian McIntyre made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-65Assane Diop made Dunk. Assisted by Vuk Boskovic.
- 2nd Half78-65Andrew Henderson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half79-65Marqui Worthy Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-65Osiris Grady made Dunk. Assisted by Andrew Henderson.
- 2nd Half81-67Ty-Laur Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Adrian McIntyre.
- 2nd Half83-67De'Undrae Perteete Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half83-68Toneari Lane made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-69Toneari Lane made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-69Osiris Grady made Dunk. Assisted by De'Undrae Perteete Jr..
- 2nd Half85-71Tim Moore Jr. made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours San Diego Toreros, below favours UC Riverside Highlanders.
Venue
- Jenny Craig PavilionSan Diego, CA
- Attendance1589
- OfficialsErvin Wilson, Chris Pacsi, Jacob Hirz
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