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UC Riverside Highlanders vs UCLA Bruins Recap - UCLA Wins 98-56

UCLA blew out UC Riverside on Wednesday, running up the score in a 98-56 win at Pauley Pavilion.

Bettors who backed UCLA were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -23.5 at sportsbooks.

Isaac Hamilton had 27 points for UCLA and TJ Leaf chipped in with 18 points. Lonzo Ball had 13 assists for them, while Thomas Welsh was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

UC Riverside got 17 points from Secean Johnson in a losing cause and another 13 points from Chance Murray. Gentrey Thomas contributed 2 assists for them, while Chance Murray had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed UCLA were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

UCLA had a 45-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

UCLA heads into a battle against Kentucky. UC Riverside, meanwhile, will have their next action against Santa Clara.