The Anteaters roll against the Highlanders, who have historically struggled against UCI and have hit a rough patch this season.
UC Irvine forward Devin Tillis, left, and UC Riverside forward Lachlan Olbrich struggle to get control of a rebound during the first half of their Big West Conference game on Saturday night at the Bren Events Center.
UC Riverside guard Zyon Pullin, right, drives around UC Irvine guard Pierre Crockrell II during their Big West Conference game on Saturday night at the Bren Events Center. UC Irvine guard Pierre Crockrell II, left, scores over UC Riverside forward Luke Turner during their Big West Conference game on Saturday night at the Bren Events Center.
Or maybe the Highlanders’ pursuit of UCI could be considered a Sisyphean task, with a boulder that they just can’t quite get up the mountain. For UCI, junior Dawson Baker scored 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting and fellow junior DJ Davis – from Riverside Poly, and thus one who got away from UCR – added 18 while going 6 for 11 with four 3-pointers. The Anteaters led 38-27 at halftime, broke it open with a 16-5 run early in the second half and led by 28 with 6:44 left.
UCI coach Russ Turner said he appreciates that sort of respect, but he also noted that the Anteaters have earned it. They’ve compiled a 259-166 overall record in the Turner era, with five regular-season Big West titles, six trips to the conference tournament championship game and two tournament titles since he took over in 2010.
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