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UC Riverside Highlanders vs UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos Wrap - UC-Santa Barbara Wins 65-57

UC-Santa Barbara got 22 points and 13 rebounds from Leland King en route to a 65-57 victory over UC Riverside on Saturday at Thunderdome.

UC-Santa Barbara won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.

Max Heidegger had 19 points for UC-Santa Barbara and Marcus Jackson chipped in with 7 points. Marcus Jackson had 7 assists for them, while Leland King was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

UC Riverside got 11 points from DJ Sylvester in a losing cause and another 11 points from Chance Murray. Chance Murray contributed 7 assists for them, while Alex Larsson had 11 rebounds.

UC-Santa Barbara was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

UC Riverside had a 38-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

UC-Santa Barbara looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hawaii. UC Riverside will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UC Davis.