The UC Riverside Highlanders face the BYU Cougars in this Saturday night college basketball matchup at the Marriott Center.

How to Watch BYU vs UC RiversideWhen: Saturday, December 13, 2025Time: 9:00 PM ETTV Channel: ESPN+Live Stream: ESPN (watch now)

The No. 10 BYU Cougars (8-1) host UC Riverside (5-5) in Provo tonight, with BYU firmly in control of this non-conference showdown thanks to one of the nation’s top starts. BYU is averaging 83.2 points per game while outscoring opponents by roughly 15.6 points on average, and the Cougars have been efficient from the field, shooting 48.5 % as a team this season. Leading the way is freshman star AJ Dybantsa, who scores about 20.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game and turned in a huge 28-point effort in a signature win over Clemson earlier this week, while Richie Saunders adds shooting and versatility with 17.6 points and 2.6 made 3-pointers per game. BYU’s depth and offensive balance make them a heavy favorite at home.

UC Riverside enters at 5-5 and will lean on guards like Andrew Henderson (17.9 points per game) and Marqui Worthy Jr. (15.9 points) to keep things competitive, with the Highlanders showing the ability to score in bunches, most recently in an 88-84 win over Cal Poly. Riverside ranks toward the bottom of the Big West in efficiency and places a premium on rebounding and three-point opportunities, but the Highlanders face a tough task slowing down BYU’s high-tempo attack and efficient shooting. While UC Riverside can hang around with a timely offense, the Cougars’ superior scoring margin and home-court advantage make this a challenging night for the visitors.

This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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