Hargress scores 22, UC Riverside beats Montana State 83-80

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress’ 22 points helped UC Riverside defeat Montana State 83-80 on Wednesday.

Hargress added 10 assists for the Highlanders (8-4). Kaleb Smith scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Isaiah Moses shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points.

The Bobcats (5-7) were led by Brandon Walker, who posted 31 points and two steals. Montana State also got 20 points and six rebounds from Max Agbonkpolo.

Up next for UC Riverside is a matchup Saturday with UNLV on the road. Montana State visits TCU on Sunday.

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