NCAAB · Final

UC Davis Aggies Defeat UC Riverside Highlanders 74-66

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · University Credit Union Center

UC Davis Aggies 74, UC Riverside Highlanders 66, 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 UC Davis Aggies?

UC Davis Aggies beat UC Riverside Highlanders 74-66 at University Credit Union Center on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in UC Riverside Highlanders vs UC Davis Aggies?

UC Davis Aggies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the UC Davis Aggies secured a 74-66 victory over the UC Riverside Highlanders at the University Credit Union Center on January 24, 2026. This win marks an important moment for the Aggies, who improved their record to 13-8, while the Highlanders fell to 7-15 on the season.

The Aggies entered the game with a home record of 12-8 and had been performing well recently, boasting a 6-4 record over their last ten games, although they had just come off a loss to the UC San Diego Tritons. Their scoring average during this stretch was a notable 84.1 points per game, while they allowed an average of 76.6 points. In contrast, the Highlanders had struggled significantly, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and an average of 68.8 points scored against 82.3 points allowed. This disparity in recent form set the stage for the Aggies to capitalize on their home advantage.

Historically, the two teams had met twice in the previous season, splitting the series with each team winning once. The Aggies had previously defeated the Highlanders 75-74 at home, while the Highlanders secured a narrow 60-58 victory in their earlier meeting. This backdrop added an element of rivalry to the game, with both teams eager to assert dominance.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either roster, which allowed both teams to field their best lineups. The absence of significant injuries can often influence the outcome of games, and in this case, both teams were at full strength.

Betting lines provided by DraftKings indicated that the Aggies were favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 149.5. The moneyline odds reflected a strong belief in the Aggies, priced at -500, while the Highlanders were at +380, indicating they were seen as underdogs in this matchup.

The game conditions were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather factors reported, allowing both teams to focus solely on their performance without external distractions. Fans witnessed a competitive game, with the Aggies ultimately pulling away in the second half.

Key moments in the game included crucial free throws made by Connor Sevilla and Isaiah Chappell, which helped maintain the Aggies' lead as the Highlanders attempted to mount a comeback. The Aggies' ability to convert from the free-throw line proved vital, particularly in the closing minutes when the Highlanders were pressing. Additionally, Andrew Henderson's three-point jumper added to the Aggies' scoring, solidifying their advantage late in the game.

Overall, this matchup showcased the Aggies' resilience and ability to perform under pressure at home, while the Highlanders continue to seek consistency as they navigate the rest of their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UCD -9.5	149.5 o -112 / u -108	UC Riverside Highlanders +380 · UC Davis Aggies -500

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Leaders

PointsNils Cooper19UC Davis Aggies
AssistsNils Cooper5UC Davis Aggies
ReboundsNils Cooper7UC Davis Aggies
PointsMarqui Worthy Jr.18UC Riverside Highlanders
AssistsAndrew Henderson4UC Riverside Highlanders
ReboundsBJ Kolly9UC Riverside Highlanders

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UC Davis Aggies

Last 10: 6-4Streak L184.1 scored · 76.6 allowed per game4-3 at home

L74-80vs UC San Diego TritonsJan 23
W75-72vs UC Irvine AnteatersJan 17
W74-69vs Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 16
L78-84at Cal Poly MustangsJan 10
W93-86at UC Santa Barbara GauchosJan 9
L79-81vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 3
W89-80vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsJan 1
W108-52vs Pacific Union PACIFIC UNIONDec 28
W93-83at Idaho State BengalsDec 21
L78-79vs Seattle U RedhawksDec 18

UC Riverside Highlanders

Last 10: 2-8Streak L168.8 scored · 82.3 allowed per game0-5 away

L66-80vs UC Irvine AnteatersJan 23
W81-72vs Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 18
L73-88at Long Beach State BeachJan 16
L66-69vs UC San Diego TritonsJan 11
L66-67at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersJan 9
L45-88vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 2
L65-97at UCLA BruinsDec 23
L78-92at St. Thomas TommiesDec 21
W95-70vs Stanton ElksDec 17
L53-100at BYU CougarsDec 14

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
Utah State	29-7	-	15-5
San Diego State	22-11	1	14-6
New Mexico	26-11	2	13-7
Grand Canyon	20-12	2	13-7
Nevada	24-13	3	12-8
Boise State	20-12	3	12-8
Colorado State	21-13	4	11-9
UNLV	18-17	4	11-9
Wyoming	18-15	6	9-11
Fresno State	13-19	8	7-13
San José State	9-24	12	3-17
Air Force	3-29	15	0-20

Box score

Stat	UC Riverside Highlanders	UC Davis Aggies
Field goals	24-57	25-50
Field goal %	42	50
Three-pointers	8-25	7-16
Three-point %	32	44
Free throws	10-19	17-25
Free throw %	53	68
Rebounds	30	33
Offensive rebounds	10	7
Defensive rebounds	20	26
Assists	11	18
Steals	5	4
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	13	13
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	13
Fast-break points	8	10
Points in the paint	30	30
Fouls	23	18
Largest lead	0	17
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	98

How the scoring went

2nd Half29-43BJ Kolly makes layup
2nd Half29-45Nils Cooper makes layup (Brayden Fagbemi assists)
2nd Half31-45Marqui Worthy Jr. makes layup
2nd Half34-45Ben Waller makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half34-47Nils Cooper makes layup
2nd Half37-47Andrew Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half37-48Nils Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-50Nils Cooper makes layup (Niko Rocak assists)
2nd Half38-50Osiris Grady makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-50Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes 0-foot dunk (Andrew Henderson assists)
2nd Half40-52Isaiah Chappell makes layup (Nils Cooper assists)
2nd Half42-52Andrew Henderson makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half44-52Marqui Worthy Jr. makes layup
2nd Half45-52Marqui Worthy Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-52Andrew Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Osiris Grady assists)
2nd Half48-54Niko Rocak makes layup
2nd Half50-54Marqui Worthy Jr. makes layup
2nd Half50-55Niko Rocak makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-58Connor Sevilla makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brayden Fagbemi assists)
2nd Half52-58Osiris Grady makes layup (Jailen Daniel-Dalton assists)
2nd Half52-60Brayden Fagbemi makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half54-60Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half54-62Nils Cooper makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half54-63Brayden Fagbemi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-63Andrew Henderson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Waller assists)
2nd Half57-66Isaiah Chappell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Niko Rocak assists)
2nd Half58-66Ben Waller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-66Ben Waller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-66Marqui Worthy Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-67Brayden Fagbemi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-68Brayden Fagbemi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-69Nils Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-69BJ Kolly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-70Connor Sevilla makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-71Connor Sevilla makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-71Marqui Worthy Jr. makes layup
2nd Half63-72Brayden Fagbemi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-73Isaiah Chappell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-74Isaiah Chappell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-74Andrew Henderson makes 24-foot three point jumper