Utah Tech vs UC Riverside: Henderson’s 34 Points | NCAA Basketball

UC Riverside Faces Utah Tech in Saturday matchup

A key Western Athletic Conference (WAC) contest unfolds Saturday as the UC Riverside Highlanders (4-3) travel to Saint George, Utah, to face the Utah Tech Trailblazers (4-5). The Highlanders are looking to continue their momentum following a decisive 83-74 victory over Grambling State, fueled by a standout 34-point performance from Andrew Henderson.

The trailblazers have established a solid home-court advantage, boasting a 2-1 record at home this season.Their success hinges on ball security; Utah Tech is 2-3 when committing more turnovers than their opponents, averaging 12.0 turnovers per game.

Did you know? – The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) was founded in 1962 and has included schools from across the western United States. Current members include Grand Canyon, Utah Valley, and california Baptist.

Highlanders on the Road

UC Riverside has found mixed results away from home, currently holding a 2-2 record in road games. The team consistently demonstrates offensive prowess, averaging 75.9 points per game and maintaining a scoring margin of 4.2 points over their competition. This offensive consistency will be crucial as they head into a challenging road environment.

trailblazers’ Three-Point Threat

Utah Tech excels in outside shooting, averaging 7.0 made three-pointers per game – 1.6 more than UC Riverside allows. Conversely, the Highlanders are also proficient from beyond the arc, averaging 8.1 made three-pointers, exceeding Utah Tech’s defensive average of 5.2 allowed by 2.9 shots. This suggests a potential high-scoring affair wiht both teams relying heavily on their perimeter games.

Pro tip: – Controlling the boards is key in this matchup. both teams have players capable of rebounding, and securing extra possessions can swing the game’s momentum.

Key Players to Watch

Ethan Potter leads the Trailblazers, averaging 16.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. His versatility makes him a focal point of the Utah Tech offense.Chance Trujillo provides a spark from long range, averaging 2.0 made three-pointers per game.

For UC Riverside, Andrew Henderson is the driving force, currently averaging 17.9 points and 4.9 rebounds. He’s supported by Marqui Worthy, who contributes a steady 14.1 points per game.

Reader question: – Which team do you think will adjust better to the other’s three-point shooting? Share yoru thoughts on how coaching will impact the game.

The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST on Saturday in Saint George,Utah. The Highlanders defeated the Trailblazers 79-72 in their only meeting last season, a game played in riverside. Saturday’s contest is expected to be closely contested, with both teams needing a win to improve their standing in the WAC. UC Riverside ultimately won the game 85-80, with Andrew Henderson leading all scorers with 28 points. Utah Tech struggled with turnovers, committing 15 to Riverside’s 9, proving to be a critical factor in the outcome.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.