Olivier Rioux opened a new chapter at UC Irvine with a double-double in his first start, helping the Anteaters beat Chapman 92-66. The 7-foot-9 Canadian transferred after limited playing time at Florida, where he was part of the 2025 national championship team.

By the Numbers
  • 19 minutes played
  • 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting
  • 12 rebounds and 1 block
  • UC Irvine won 92-66
State of Play
  • Rioux started his first college game after transferring to UC Irvine in April.
  • At Florida, he appeared in 11 games as a sophomore and averaged 1.5 minutes per game.
Bottom Line

Rioux’s debut delivered the opportunity and production he sought in a transfer—an encouraging first step toward a larger role at UC Irvine.