UCR’s sports scene features Division I competition, club teams and intramurals
Whether you are a fitness junkie or not, sports are something that can help keep students in shape, distract them from in-class stresses that often plague university students and allow them to meet new...
UCR demonstrates great team unity in Game 2 against California State University, Fullerton
UCR’s women’s basketball team won their second game against California State University Fullerton (CSUF). In a show of force, the Highlanders came in off the momentum generated by Game 1, coming away with a...
UCR Men’s Track and Field struggle in Big West Championship
The UCR men’s track and field team participated in the Big West Championship hosted by UC Irvine. The event began at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, and ended on Saturday, May 15, at...
Highlander Hot Take: The NBA Play-In Tournament is a great addition to the NBA...
By: Hansel Chu, Assistant Sports Editor
The NBA Play-In Tournament was introduced by the commissioner Adam Silver in 2020, where the 7th to 10th seeded teams from both conferences play in a win-or-go-home format to...
Controversial penalty costs Highlanders chance at back-to-back Big West Championship
The stage was set after the Highlanders secured a scrappy 0-0 draw against Cal State University Northridge (CSUN). In a rematch of last year’s Big West Championship, the No. 6 seed UCR Highlanders would...
Highlanders spoil Cal State Fullerton’s Senior Night in 65-50 Win
With the Big West Tournament on the horizon, each and every game becomes a must-win. While the University of California, Riverside (UCR) had secured their spot in the postseason, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)...
Women’s soccer earns crucial 1-0 victory over Long Beach on Senior Night
The UC Riverside women’s soccer team (11-2-3, 2-2-2) earned a much needed 1-0 win over Long Beach State (8-5-2, 3-1-1) on Thursday night. The win came as seven seniors were honored for Senior Night.
After...
Highlander Hot Take: Has analytics changed MLB free agency?
Despite having the financial freedom to spend as they can, Major League Baseball (MLB) can’t seem to make offseason free agency exciting. In the past years, big name free agents in the National Basketball...
Men’s Tennis earns second straight sweep over Coppin State
The UCR Men’s Tennis team (6-7) ended their first east coast road trip on a high note by sweeping Coppin State (0-1), with a 7-0 score.
Riverside dropped only one doubles match throughout the day,...
Jakeishya Le shines in Big West Tournament, UCR finishes fifth
The UCR women’s golf team competed in the Big West Tournament from April 15-17. The tournament marked the final competition for senior Jakeishya Le, who has been the team’s top performer throughout her time...