Cal State Northridge Matadors defeat UC Riverside Highlanders 88-74

Larry Hughes Jr. scores 18 points to lead Northridge to victory

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 88-74 in a college basketball game on Saturday. Led by Larry Hughes Jr.'s 18 points, the Matadors improved their record to 15-10 on the season, while the Highlanders fell to 8-17.

Why it matters

This victory helps the Cal State Northridge Matadors continue their strong season and maintain their position in the conference standings. For UC Riverside, the loss is another setback in what has been a challenging season so far.

The details

The Matadors were led by Larry Hughes Jr., who scored 18 points in the game. The win improved Northridge's record to 15-10 on the season. Meanwhile, the loss dropped UC Riverside's record to 8-17.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Larry Hughes Jr.

A player for the Cal State Northridge Matadors who scored 18 points in the game.

Cal State Northridge Matadors

The college basketball team that defeated UC Riverside 88-74.

UC Riverside Highlanders

The college basketball team that lost to Cal State Northridge 88-74.

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The takeaway

This win helps the Cal State Northridge Matadors continue their strong season and maintain their position in the conference standings, while the loss is another setback for the struggling UC Riverside Highlanders.