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Scoring volatility as of late Rivera ended Saturday's 84-64 loss to Northwestern with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes.

Impact Rivera has had some ups and downs offensively for DePaul as of late, logging just one game with double-digit points in the month of December. The 6-foot-5 senior has still had a consistent starting role for the Blue Demons this year, but he'll have to step up as a shooter if the team hopes to stay competitive against tough conference play coming up.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rivera scores 19 in DePaul's 89-70 victory over Valparaiso

Led by Isaiah Rivera's 19 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 89-70

NOVEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isaiah Rivera lifts DePaul over Valparaiso Isaiah Rivera scored 19 points and Jacob Meyer had 12 to go along with seven assists, lifting host DePaul to an 89-70 victory over Valparais...

NOVEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rivera scores 18, DePaul takes down Duquesne 84-58

Led by Isaiah Rivera's 18 points, the DePaul Blue Demons defeated the Duquesne Dukes 84-58 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balanced DePaul overwhelms Prairie View A&M 92-59 Senior guard Isaiah Rivera scored 17 points to pace five players in double figures as DePaul cruised to a 92-59 nonconference win over Prair...

NOVEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scoring leader in first DePaul game Rivera closed Monday's 80-78 OT victory over Southern Indiana with 25 points (10-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.

Impact Rivera was a huge contributor for the Blue Demons in an eventual overtime win that was projected to be a blowout. The fifth-year transfer led DePaul in points and blocks, and he ended the game with an impressive 55.6 percent from the arc. He should continue to be a huge scoring contributor moving forward, especially as himself and DePaul looks to stay competitive in a tough Big East Conference.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared from hip injury Rivera (hip) has been fully cleared for all basketball-related activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Rivera averaged 15.4 points and 2.1 three-pointers made across 33 games in the 2023-24 season with Illinois-Chicago, and he figures to play a key role on offense on a revamped DePaul roster. If he stays healthy, he should open the year as the team's starting small forward.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully cleared from hip injury Rivera is not fully cleared from his hip injury, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Sometime between Rivera's commitment to DePaul and Wednesday, he suffered a hip injury that reduces his current status to less than 100 percent healthy. There is still time for him to recover before DePaul's 2024-25 season begins, though it does happen to be barely a few months.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois State hosts UIC after Rivera's 28-point performance

UIC visits the Illinois State Redbirds after Isaiah Rivera scored 28 points in the Flames' 74-71 loss to the Southern Illinois Salukis

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belmont hosts Rivera and UIC

UIC takes on the Belmont Bruins after Isaiah Rivera scored 24 points in the Flames' 89-83 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rivera scores 24 in UIC's 70-64 victory against Valparaiso

Led by Isaiah Rivera's 24 points, the UIC Flames defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 70-64

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rivera scores 14 as UIC knocks off Jacksonville State 55-49

Led by Isaiah Rivera's 14 points, the UIC Flames defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 55-49 on Friday night

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rivera scores 23, UIC downs George Washington 89-79

Led by Isaiah Rivera's 23 points, the UIC Flames defeated the George Washington Revolutionaries 89-79 at the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rivera's 25 lead UIC over Little Rock 86-71

Led by Isaiah Rivera's 25 points, the UIC Flames defeated the Little Rock Trojans 86-71 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to starting lineup Rivera registered five points (2-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 80-69 loss to Nevada.

Impact Rivera logged five points and three assists in his return to the starting lineup on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in 14 games this season, logging 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals on 29.3 minutes per game. Rivera and Colorado State, who have lost four in a row, will look to bounce back when they host Fresno State on Saturday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rivera jumper lifts Colorado State past Gardner-Webb, 65-63

Isaiah Rivera’s jumper in the closing seconds lifted Colorado State past Gardner-Webb, 65-63 in the season opener

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Monday Rivera is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Diego State.

Impact The freshman will make his first collegiate start after coming in off the bench over the first seven contests this year. Rivera is currently averaging 4.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE