UC San Diego Tritons Edge UC Riverside Highlanders 69-66
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · SRC Arena
UC San Diego Tritons 69, 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 San Diego Tritons vs UC Riverside Highlanders?
UC San Diego Tritons beat UC Riverside Highlanders 69-66 at SRC Arena on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in UC San Diego Tritons vs UC Riverside Highlanders?
UC San Diego Tritons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the UC San Diego Tritons narrowly defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders with a final score of 69-66. This game showcased the Tritons' ability to hold off a determined Highlanders team, despite UC Riverside's recent struggles.
The Highlanders entered the game with a home record of 6-11 and were on a four-game losing streak, having lost their last match against Cal State Bakersfield by a single point, 66-67. Over their last ten games, UC Riverside has managed a record of 3-7, averaging 70.2 points scored per game while allowing 82.2 points. Their performance at home has been slightly better, with a record of 2-1 in their last three home games, but their overall form has been concerning, particularly in terms of defense.
In contrast, the Tritons came into the game with a solid away record of 13-4, though they had lost their previous game against Cal State Fullerton, 71-88. Their recent form has been mixed, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 78.1 points scored and allowing 71.9 points. The Tritons have shown resilience on the road, with a balanced away record of 2-2 in their last four away games.
The historical context of this matchup is intriguing, as the two teams have faced each other twice in the previous season, splitting the series with both teams winning once. The Highlanders secured a victory at home on January 19, 2025, winning 85-81, while the Tritons triumphed in their away game on February 7, 2025, with a score of 91-71.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details affecting either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this encounter, allowing for a competitive game.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Tritons favored at -10.5 points, with a moneyline of -600, while the Highlanders were listed at +440. The total points over/under was set at 149.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
Game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the SRC Arena likely contributed to the Highlanders' effort to turn around their recent form.
As the game progressed, key moments included Andrew Henderson and Leo Beath making crucial free throws in the second half, which helped the Tritons maintain their lead. The scoring plays highlighted Henderson's and Beath's contributions, with both players stepping up during critical moments to secure the victory.
Overall, the Tritons' ability to execute under pressure and the Highlanders' struggle to close out games were evident in this matchup, making for an engaging contest that reflected both teams' current trajectories.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCSD -10.5 | 149.5 o -105 / u -115 | UC San Diego Tritons -600 · UC Riverside Highlanders +440 |
Leaders
- PointsAndrew Henderson27UC Riverside Highlanders
- AssistsBJ Kolly4UC Riverside Highlanders
- ReboundsOsiris Grady6UC Riverside Highlanders
- PointsBol Dengdit17UC San Diego Tritons
- AssistsEmanuel Prospere II4UC San Diego Tritons
- ReboundsTom Beattie11UC San Diego Tritons
Recent form
UC Riverside Highlanders
Last 10: 3-7Streak L470.2 scored · 82.2 allowed per game2-1 at home
- 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
- W88-84at Cal Poly MustangsDec 7
- L60-73at UC Irvine AnteatersDec 5
- L69-77at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 29
- W83-74vs Grambling TigersNov 24
UC San Diego Tritons
Last 10: 6-4Streak L178.1 scored · 71.9 allowed per game2-2 away
- L71-88vs Cal State Fullerton TitansJan 9
- W83-73vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 4
- L65-67at Cal Poly MustangsJan 2
- W85-62vs Stanton ElksDec 29
- L80-82vs San Diego TorerosDec 20
- W67-57at Loyola Marymount LionsDec 17
- W93-67vs Tulane Green WaveDec 14
- W80-74at Long Beach State BeachDec 7
- L70-76at Nevada Wolf PackDec 3
- W87-73vs Towson TigersNov 26
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 |
Box score
| Stat | UC San Diego Tritons | UC Riverside Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-48 | 21-57 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 4-18 | 7-25 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 28 |
| Free throws | 17-25 | 17-20 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 20 |
| Assists | 6 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 18 |
| Fouls | 19 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 41 | 47 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-39Osiris Grady makes 10-foot jumper (BJ Kolly assists)
- 2nd Half35-39Bol Dengdit makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half34-39Bol Dengdit makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half35-42Tyler Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (BJ Kolly assists)
- 2nd Half38-42Tom Beattie makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half38-45Tyler Jones makes 29-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half40-45Hudson Mayes makes layup
- 2nd Half41-45Hudson Mayes makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half43-45Tom Beattie makes layup
- 2nd Half44-45Hudson Mayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-45Hudson Mayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-47Andrew Henderson makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half45-50Andrew Henderson makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half47-50Tom Beattie makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half47-51Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-52Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-52Leo Beath makes 24-foot three point jumper (Emanuel Prospere II assists)
- 2nd Half50-53BJ Kolly makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-53Bol Dengdit makes layup
- 2nd Half55-53Bol Dengdit makes 28-foot three point jumper (Tom Beattie assists)
- 2nd Half55-54Osiris Grady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-55Osiris Grady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-55Bol Dengdit makes 5-foot dunk (Emanuel Prospere II assists)
- 2nd Half57-57Osiris Grady makes layup
- 2nd Half59-57Tom Beattie makes layup
- 2nd Half61-57Alex Chaikin makes layup
- 2nd Half63-57Leo Beath makes layup
- 2nd Half63-59Osiris Grady makes layup (Tyler Jones assists)
- 2nd Half63-61Andrew Henderson makes layup (Marqui Worthy Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half64-61Hudson Mayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-61Hudson Mayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-62Andrew Henderson makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half65-63Andrew Henderson makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half65-64Andrew Henderson makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half66-64Leo Beath makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-64Leo Beath makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-65Andrew Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-66Andrew Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-66Leo Beath makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-66Leo Beath makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours UC Riverside Highlanders, below favours UC San Diego Tritons.
Venue
- SRC ArenaRiverside, CA
- Attendance388
- OfficialsRandy Heimerman, Jeff Malham, Cameron Gelinas
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