RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Interstat) — UC Riverside used a strong second half to defeat Long Beach State 71-61 in a Big West Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at UCR Rec Center.

The Highlanders, who trailed 34-31 at halftime, outscored the 49ers 40-27 after the break. Andrew Henderson led UC Riverside with 19 points. Ben Waller and BJ Kolly each added 13.

Isaiah Lewis scored 13 points for Long Beach State, which shot just 3 of 15 from 3-point range and 12 of 20 from the free-throw line. UC Riverside capitalized on mistakes, scoring 23 points off 16 Long Beach State turnovers.

Both teams are now 8-14 overall this season. Attendance was 407.