UC Riverside Highlanders @ Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Dailin Smith scores 30, CSU Bakersfield knocks off UC Riverside 67-66
ByData Skrive
Jan 9, 2026, 03:35 pm
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- — Dailin Smith's 30 points led CSU Bakersfield past UC Riverside 67-66 on Thursday.
Smith added five rebounds and four steals for the Roadrunners (8-9, 2/3 Big West Conference).
The Highlanders (6-10, 1-3) were led by Marqui Worthy Jr., who recorded 19 points and two steals. Andrew Henderson added 18 points and two steals for UC Riverside. BJ Kolly also had nine points, 11 rebounds and four blocks.
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Game Information
Bakersfield, CA
Referee:Darron George
Referee:Jeff Campbell
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Big West ConferenceBig West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Hawai'i | 14-6 | 1 | 24-9 |
| UC San Diego | 12-8 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Cal State Northridge | 12-8 | 3 | 20-14 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 12-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| UC Davis | 11-9 | 4 | 19-14 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 11-9 | 4 | 18-14 |
| Cal Poly | 10-10 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Long Beach State | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
| UC Riverside | 5-15 | 10 | 10-22 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 2-18 | 13 | 8-24 |
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