UC Davis women's basketball defeats UC Riverside

Avery Sussex (9) drives to the basket while being closely defended. Sussex scored 20 points against UC Riverside, helping the Aggies secure a 65-56 win. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Avery Sussex (9) drives to the basket while being closely defended. Sussex scored 20 points against UC Riverside, helping the Aggies secure a 65-56 win. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

By GRANT JUDKINS — photo@theaggie org

On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Aggies defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 65-56 during a Big West Conference matchup. The team was led by sophomores Avery Sussex and Ryann Bennett, who scored 20 and 19 points, respectively.

UC Davis guard Nya Epps (4) greets fans before tipoff against UC Riverside. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Running onto the court, Nya Epps (4) high-fives teammates during player introductions. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

The team huddles before tipoff against UC Riverside. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Guard Avery Sussex (9) surveys the defense for an opening during the first half of the game. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Jumping up from the bench, players cheer for a successful play. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Guard Ryann Bennett (2) advances the ball past midcourt while sizing up the defense. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Megan Norris (25) and Nya Epps (4) laugh together on the court. (Grant Judkins / Aggie)

Photographed by: Grant Judkins — photo@theaggie.org