RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Idaho men's basketball team fell to UC Riverside, 58-51, on the road on Saturday afternoon. The Vandals (1-1) led at the half, but the Highlanders (2-0) used an early second half run to take a lead and then held on late for the win.
 
THE GAME
The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with six ties and three lead changes. As time ran out in the period, Trevon Allen recorded a steal and made a layup to give the Vandals a 26-22 lead at the break.
 
Coming out of halftime, UC Riverside used an 11-1 run to take a lead. The Highlanders kept Idaho at arms' length for most of the second half. However, with just under 20 seconds to play, BJ Simmons drilled a three-pointer to get the game within a possession. UCR was able to execute, making four-straight free throws to hold on for the victory.
 
BJ Simmons finished with 13 points, making two three-pointers.  
 
THE NOTES
The Vandals had just two turnovers in the first half. On the other hand, they forced nine turnovers in the period, scoring eight points off of them.
 
Idaho made just three treys in the game.
 
The Highlanders were 14-for-17 from the free throw line (82.4 percent), while the Vandals were 12-for-23 (52.2 percent).

THE NAME
Trevon Allen. Allen led the Vandals with 18 points and seven rebounds. He had 13 points at the half. He has led Idaho in scoring in both games this year.

THE QUOTES – Zac Claus
"No question there were a lot of positives to take away from this game. I give all the credit to Riverside, they came out in the second half and did a good job being patient and executing."
 
"We played as good of a half defensively as we have played all year in the first 20 minutes. Entering the locker room with only two turnovers is fabulous."
 
"Obviously you're disappointed with the score, but we have something to build on."
 
UP NEXT
Idaho heads to Arkansas for three games in the Red Wolves Classic. The Vandals will play UC Davis on Thursday, November 14, at 3 p.m. PT. Idaho will also play VMI and host school Arkansas State in Jonesboro.