76 Classic - Villanova Defeats UC Riverside 71-46 - Recap
76 Classic - Villanova Defeats UC Riverside 71-46 - Recap
The battle between Villanova and UC Riverside didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as UC Riverside was handed a 71-46 defeat on Thursday at Anaheim Convention Center.
Bettors who backed Villanova were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 12 at sportsbooks.
Villanova got 23 points from Maalik Wayns and another 12 points from James Bell. Maalik Wayns contributed 7 assists, while Mouphtaou Yarou cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
UC Riverside got 10 points from Daymond Cowlah in a losing cause and another 7 points from Elliott Berry. Kareem Nitoto contributed 2 assists for them, while Elliott Berry had 5 rebounds.
Villanova hit the break leading 32-16 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Villanova as they grabbed 39 boards, while UC Riverside only had 31.
