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UC Riverside’s men’s basketball team is turning heads not just for their game, but for their smarts—earning the 2025-26 NABC Team Academic Excellence Award with a team GPA of 3.09. Three standout players—BJ Kolly, Marqui Worthy Jr., and Parker Strauss—also made the NABC Honors Court, boasting GPAs over 3.2. Coach Gus Argenal credits the team’s success to a culture of excellence built by players, coaches, and academic staff. Their achievements also earned them spots on the Big West Commissioner’s Honor Roll, joining over 400 teams honored by the NABC. This proves UC Riverside is raising the bar for student-athletes—balancing basketball with brains.

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For nineteen years, Jessika Hunt has been the heartbeat of UCR Athletics, evolving from assistant trainer to head athletic trainer and leading care for nearly every sport — with a special focus on men’s basketball. As a jack-of-all-trades, she manages injuries, rehab, nutrition, and mental health, working seamlessly with doctors and her team to ensure no athlete slips through the cracks. Her days are a whirlwind — from taping and stretching before practice to coaching in the weight room and treating injuries afterward — all while running the bustling UCR clinic packed with recovery tech and athlete energy. Looking ahead, Hunt dreams of expanding support with more trainers, strength coaches, a nutritionist, and a mental health pro — believing strong athletics can elevate UCR’s profile and ignite school pride.

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Eight UC Riverside track and field stars are set to compete at the NCAA West Prelims in Fayetteville, marking the program’s biggest contingent since 2016. Kazu Kimura leads the charge, competing in both high jump and long jump after claiming UC Riverside’s first-ever Big West high jump title and ranking top 20 in the West for both events. The women’s 4x100 relay team — Raykiyat Olukoju, Kamea Hunter, DLainey Nakamoto, and Kendall Dorton — will race with a new program record and return to the West Prelims for the first time since 2022. Aaron Fruge and Andrew Robinson headline the men’s jumps, with Robinson securing his third straight trip to the prelims after placing 11th in the West in triple jump. Chelsea Aninyei, the Big West triple jump champion, makes her second consecutive appearance, holding top-five regional and top-twenty national rankings. Olukoju also returns for her third straight year in the 200m, holding the school record.

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Nine Big West student-athletes are being celebrated for turning their athletic excellence into real-world impact—balancing top-tier academics, community leadership, and game-day grit. Track & field leads with five honorees, but softball, tennis, water polo, and soccer also shine. Since 2017, this award has spotlighted student-athletes who build bridges, lead initiatives, and graduate with honors—all while competing at the highest level. These aren’t just athletes—they’re changemakers proving collegiate sports can be a force for good.

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The Highlanders capped off their home season with a dramatic 5-3 win over UC Irvine, sending their seniors out in style with a victory in their final home game. Joshua Martinez anchored the pitching early, and Jaxon Byrd shut the door in relief. The offense struck first in the third, then doubled their lead in the fourth before rallying back after UC Irvine tied it in the sixth. Isaiah Hernandez and a late surge from Marco DiGirolamo and Matt Hudson sealed the win, with Hudson earning his first save. The team’s balanced effort and emotional send-off set the stage for their final road games against UC Santa Barbara.

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UC Riverside lit up the Big West Track and Field Championships with historic wins and personal bests, including Kazu Kimura’s first-ever men’s high jump title and Chelsea Aninyei’s triple jump championship. Multiple athletes shattered UCR records, with Baptiste Garderes and Arthur Celestine Jr. claiming top-ten all-time marks. Now, the team eyes NCAA West Regionals in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as they chase national glory.

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