IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Evans’ 19 points helped UC Irvine defeat UC Riverside 73-60 on Thursday in a Big West Conference opener.

Evans added eight rebounds and five blocks for the Anteaters (6-4, 1-0). Jurian Dixon shot 6 for 9, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 16 points. Jovan Jester Jr. had 13 points and shot 4 for 5 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line. Andre Henry scored 10 points.

Marqui Worthy led the way for the Highlanders (4-5, 0-1) with 26 points and eight rebounds. UC Riverside also got 12 points and three blocks from Osiris Grady. Andrew Henderson also had 10 points and six rebounds.

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Both teams play again on Saturday. UC Irvine hosts CSU Northridge and UC Riverside travels to play Cal Poly.

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