The Fresno State Bulldogs men’s basketball team will host the UC Riverside Highlanders on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. PT in a Mountain West Conference game at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Fresno State enters the contest with a 2-1 overall record and remains undefeated at home this season with a 2-0 mark, averaging 91.5 points per game in their home arena.
Fresno State’s offense features four players averaging at least 15 points per game. Guard Dragos Lungu leads the team with 19.3 points per game, while Brian Amuneke and Ross Candelino contribute 16.7 and 16.3 points respectively. Forward Bradey Henige adds 15.3 points and leads the team with 7.3 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 77.8 percent from the field. Point guard Roger Fabrega Urpina facilitates the offense with eight assists per game.
UC Riverside, competing in the Big West Conference under head coach Gus Argenal, comes into the game undefeated at 3-0. The Highlanders opened their season with a commanding 110-47 victory over La Verne and have followed with close wins over Denver (64-60) and San Jose State (80-75). Key contributors for UC Riverside include Tony Duckett, who scored 21 points in the season opener, and T. Parrish-Tillman, who posted 30 points and 10 rebounds against Denver.
This game marks the first meeting between Fresno State and UC Riverside since December 28, 2019, when UC Riverside claimed a narrow 60-57 win at the Save Mart Center. Fresno State will aim to defend its home court and extend its winning streak following a thrilling 95-92 overtime victory over Georgia State in their previous home game.
CSB Take
Saturday’s matchup provides an important early-season measuring stick for Fresno State as it seeks to maintain its unbeaten record at home against a strong, undefeated UC Riverside team. The Bulldogs’ balanced scoring and playmaking strength will be tested by the Highlanders’ effective offense and solid defense. The outcome could offer insights into Fresno State’s readiness to compete at a high level within the Mountain West Conference and build momentum in front of their home fans.
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