NEWSLETTER
Big West action features the UC Riverside Highlanders (21-11, 14-6 Big West) at home against the UC Davis Aggies (18-13, 11-8 Big West) on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:30 PM ET.
In its most recent game, UC Riverside topped Cal Poly on Saturday, 73-72 in OT. Its high scorer was Zyon Pullin with 28 points. On Saturday, in its most recent game, UC Davis topped Long Beach State 93-92 in OT. With 28 points, Elijah Pepper was its leading scorer.
When is UC Riverside vs. UC Davis and when does it start?
This contest between the Highlanders and Aggies is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 11:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch UC Riverside vs. UC Davis
The Highlanders and Aggies will hit the court at Dollar Loan Center for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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UC Riverside Highlanders vs. UC Davis Aggies Game Preview
UC Riverside Stats, Odds & Insights
UC Riverside is outscoring opponents by 3.1 points per game with a +100 scoring differential overall. It puts up 72.1 points per game (168th in college basketball) and allows 69.0 per outing (143rd in college basketball).
The Highlanders average just 0.9 more points than the Aggies allow (71.2).
UC Riverside makes 8.3 three-pointers per game (86th in college basketball), 3.0 more than its opponents (5.3). It is shooting 35.8% from deep (92nd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.0%.
The Highlanders are scoring 75.7 points per game this season in home games, which is 6.6 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (69.1).
In its last 10 games, UC Riverside has been putting up 72.0 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 72.1 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
UC Davis Stats, Odds & Insights
UC Davis puts up 75.5 points per game (90th in college basketball) while allowing 71.2 per contest (214th in college basketball). It has a +134 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 4.3 points per game.
The Aggies average 75.5 points, 6.5 more than the Highlanders give up.
UC Davis hits 6.9 three-pointers per game (240th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.0 on average.
The Aggies are putting up more points at home (79.8 per game) than on the road (70.5).
While UC Davis is averaging 75.5 points per game in 2022-23, it has fallen short of that in its previous 10 games, amassing 74.8 points per contest.
Highlanders Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon Pullin | 27 | 18.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Flynn Cameron | 32 | 12.9 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Lachlan Olbrich | 32 | 11.7 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Kyle Owens | 20 | 10.1 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Jamal Hartwell II | 32 | 8.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
Aggies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Pepper | 30 | 22.5 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Ty Johnson | 30 | 14.9 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Christian Anigwe | 29 | 12.1 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Robby Beasley | 23 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Kane Milling | 30 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
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