The UC Riverside Highlanders had a big win on Thursday night, defeating the Idaho Vandals 82-67. Led by senior guard Dikymbe Griscti’s 19 points, the Highlanders were able to pull away in the second half and secure the victory.
Griscti was the star of the show for UC Riverside, shooting 8-for-13 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range. He also had four assists and two steals in the game. His 19 points were a season-high for him, and he was the catalyst for the Highlanders’ offense.
The Highlanders were also aided by a strong performance from forward Arinze Chidom, who had 17 points and nine rebounds. Chidom was a force inside, scoring in the paint and grabbing key rebounds. He also had two blocks and two steals on the defensive end.
UC Riverside was able to take control of the game in the second half, outscoring Idaho 45-31. The Highlanders shot 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range in the second half, while holding the Vandals to just 33 percent shooting from the field.
The win was a big one for UC Riverside, as it improved their record to 15-12 on the season. The Highlanders have now won three of their last four games, and they will look to keep their momentum going as they head into their final regular season games.
Griscti and Chidom were the stars of the show for UC Riverside, but they were aided by strong performances from guards Dikymbe Martin (14 points) and Dominick Pickett (10 points). The Highlanders will need similar performances from their supporting cast if they want to make a run in the postseason.
UC Riverside will look to keep their momentum going as they head into their final regular season games. With Griscti and Chidom leading the way, the Highlanders have a good chance of making some noise in the postseason.
