- Matchup: UC Riverside Highlanders vs San Jose State Spartans
- Event Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: Provident Credit Union Event Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The San Jose State Spartans (1-1) will host the undefeated UC Riverside Highlanders (2-0) at Provident Credit Union Event Center this Thursday.
In their latest game, the UC Riverside Highlanders secured a nail-biting victory against Denver, winning 64-60. The Highlanders registered 17 personal fouls, while Denver committed 20. From beyond the arc, UC Riverside made 4 of 20 attempts. Denver’s free throw shooting was subpar, achieving only 61.5% by making 8 of 13 attempts. On the boards, Denver collected 40 rebounds (9 offensive and 31 defensive) but failed to record a block. The Highlanders forced 16 turnovers while notching 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed Denver a shooting percentage of 41.4% from the field, permitting 24 out of 58 attempts. UC Riverside managed 15 assists and gathered a total of 35 rebounds, including 10 offensive ones. At the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 19 shots for a 63.2% success rate, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 33.8% (22 out of 65) and 8 of 25 from three-point range.
Tyus Parrish-Tillman was a key player in this contest, showcasing an impressive performance by shooting 50.0% from the field, accumulating 10 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists over 36 minutes of play. He scored a remarkable 30 points on 12 of 24 shooting.
Currently, the UC Riverside Highlanders boast an undefeated record of 2-0 this season. They commit an average of 7.0 turnovers per game, alongside 16.0 personal fouls. The team averages 44.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 38 assists, ranking 157th nationally for assists. The Highlanders are shooting 38.9% on three-point attempts (21 of 54) and have managed a free throw rate of 51.0%. They are averaging an impressive 87.0 points per game, putting them at 109th in the nation, while completing 46.4% of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, the Highlanders are forcing an average of 19.5 turnovers per game and drawing 21.5 fouls. They rank 15th in college basketball for fewest assists allowed, conceding just 15 this season. Opponents are shooting 33.9% against them (39 of 115), and they allow 41.5 rebounds per game. On three-pointers, they hold opponents to a mere 23.7% and rank 20th in points per game allowed, with an average of just 53.5.
In their previous contest, the San Jose State Spartans suffered a defeat, falling to UC Irvine with a final score of 91-79. In that matchup, the Spartans secured 14 defensive rebounds, 5 offensive rebounds, totaling 19 boards. They committed 9 turnovers while making 10 steals during the game. UC Irvine committed 13 fouls, leading to 11 free throw attempts for the Spartans; they converted 8 of those attempts for a 72.7% free-throw percentage. From three, San Jose State completed 13 of 32 attempts (40.6%). They finished the game shooting 29 for 64 from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 45.3%. The Spartans allowed UC Irvine to shoot 52.4% from the field, as they converted 33 of 63 attempts, while finishing at 31.6% from three (6 of 19) and converting 19 of 27 free throws, equating to 70.4%. Control of the boards was a struggle as San Jose State allowed UC Irvine to grab 44 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end.
KJ Martin Jr. was notable for the Spartans, scoring 14 points in just 20 minutes, alongside 2 assists. He shot an impressive 71.4% from the field, sinking 5 of 7 attempts, and grabbed 2 rebounds.
The Spartans currently have a season record of 1-1. Offensively, they are performing well, with a shooting percentage of 51.7%, ranking 50th in Division 1. They have amassed 174 points this season, averaging 87.0 points per game. Additionally, they are securing 33.5 rebounds each game and assisting teammates at a rate of 19.5 times per game, ranking 61st nationally. However, they also average 16.0 turnovers per game and commit 18.5 fouls while achieving an impressive 81.8% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Spartans rank 305th in the country, allowing 82.5 points per game. They are forcing 14.5 turnovers but permitting opponents to shoot 47.6% from the field, placing them 304th nationally. Their defense concedes 34.0% on three-point attempts (18 of 53) and allows opponents to convert 67.5% of their free throws. San Jose State surrenders an average of 16.0 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 301st and 173rd respectively in the nation.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back UC Riverside
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