- Matchup: UC Riverside Highlanders vs Hawaii Warriors
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Thursday, the UC Riverside Highlanders (10-21) are set to take on the Hawaii Warriors (21-7) at the Stan Sheriff Center.
The Highlanders recently triumphed over Cal State Northridge, securing a 95-84 victory. In the game, UC Riverside committed 17 personal fouls while Cal State Northridge had 16. The Highlanders struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 out of 16 attempts. In contrast, Northridge excelled at free throws, converting 17 out of 23 for a shooting percentage of 73.9%. The game also saw Northridge achieve 42 rebounds (13 offensive and 29 defensive) but lacked any blocks. They recorded 14 assists and managed a single steal throughout the game. Defensively, UC Riverside permitted their opponents to shoot 43.8% from the field, with Northridge going 32 for 73. The Highlanders contributed 19 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and snagged 5 steals, along with gathering 39 rebounds (13 offensive). At the free-throw line, UC Riverside made 20 out of 25 attempts for an 80.0% success rate, finishing the game shooting 44.0% from the field (33 of 75) and sinking 9 of 35 shots from three-point range.
One standout player was Marqui Worthy, who exploded for 38 points on 12 of 20 shooting, logging 40 minutes on the court while securing 6 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists.
With a record of 10-21, UC Riverside averages 72.9 points per game (ranking 263rd in Division 1). The team turns over the ball 13.2 times per game and commits 19.0 personal fouls, averaging 35.0 rebounds per contest, along with gathering 398 assists this season (placing them 238th nationally). They shoot 32.1% from three-point territory (226 of 704) and enjoy a free-throw percentage of 74.0%.
Defensively, UC Riverside forces 11.2 turnovers per game and draws 17.2 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.6% from three and rank 277th in the nation by permitting 77.4 points per game. The Highlanders’ defense allows a shooting percentage of 46.7% (856 of 1,832 total shots) and they yield 35.6 rebounds per game as a team, ranking 246th in regards to assists surrendered, allowing 427 throughout the season.
In their previous match, the Hawaii Warriors clinched a thrilling 87-85 victory over CSU Fullerton. The Warriors secured 26 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 33. They committed 13 turnovers but managed to secure 5 steals. CSU Fullerton committed 22 fouls, sending Hawaii to the free-throw line 20 times; Hawaii converted 17 of these attempts for an 85.0% accuracy. The Warriors shot 14 of 39 (35.9%) from three-point range and finished with a 47.5% field goal percentage, going 28 for 59 overall. Defensively, they allowed CSU Fullerton to make 28 of 60 field goal attempts (46.7%), and 11 of 26 three-pointers (42.3%), also shooting 69.2% at the free-throw line (18 of 26). In total, Hawaii allowed 28 rebounds (7 offensive) to their opponents.
Quandre Bullock emerged as a key player for the Warriors, contributing 27 points with a shooting percentage of 66.7% (10 of 15) and securing 8 rebounds in 32 minutes of action, alongside 3 assists.
Hawaii currently stands at 21-7 for the season. The Warriors commit 18.1 personal fouls per game, shooting 73.5% from the free-throw line. They average 13.8 assists per game (ranking 197th nationally) while turning over the ball 13.6 times per game. The team’s scoring totals this year add up to 2,231 points (79.7 points per game), with an average of 39.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, Hawaii connects on 46.0% of their field goals, placing them 140th in the country.
On the defensive side, Hawaii allows opponents to shoot 29.0% from three-point range (157 of 542) and they yield 68.5% from the foul line. They rank 1st in college basketball for limiting assists (9.4 per game) and 88th in rebounds allowed (33.0). The Warriors’ defense is 67th in Division 1 regarding points permitted per game (69.5) and averages 12.3 forced turnovers each game, allowing opponents to shoot 41.2% from the field (ranked 37th nationally).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Prediction: Pick UC Riverside
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