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 4:45 p.m., which included preliminary and final rounds throughout the few days. Although the team showed signs of excellence throughout the season and in the...
On a cold winter New Year’s morning in New Jersey, 12-year-old Wesley Mallette was in the living room with his mother and siblings watching the Rose Bowl. Young Mallette was captivated by what he saw on the screen: fans and athletes coming together in what looked to him like sunny 70 degree weather.
“My oldest brother said to me,...
The domino effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was observed at UCR in September of last year when the Budget Advisory Committee suggested that athletics be cut in order to balance out the negative financial impact put on by the pandemic.
“COVID affected everybody differently. We had staff members who lost relatives. At least ten friends of mine lost relatives,”...
UCR’s men’s tennis team was eliminated in the first round of the Big West Tournament, losing 0-4 against a formidable UC Santa Barbara squad on Friday, April 30 at the Orange County Great Park. The Highlanders played a shorter season with limited practicing opportunities this year due to mandated coronavirus restrictions but are looking to build on gained experience...
The UC Riverside women’s tennis team lost 4-0 to top ranked UC Santa Barbara in the quarterfinal of the Big West Tournament. Going into the tournament, the Highlanders were ranked last in the standings and were still looking for their first win of the season. Going up against the tournament favorite, UCR looked to make an improbable upset but...
Game 1
After winning two of the three games last week against California State Northridge, the UC Riverside softball team looked to carry that momentum into the doubleheader match against UC San Diego, in which the Highlanders were victorious with a score of 4-3.
The Tritons took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning, as a single...
Game 1
UCR’s baseball team won both of their games against UC San Diego on Saturday, May 1. The Highlanders bounced back from a tough Game 1 loss on Friday, April 30, to lead the four-game weekend series, 2-1. Strong offensive production and consistent pitching led to the final scores of the two games 13-3 and 11-6 for UCR.
Unlike the...
Game 1
The UC Riverside softball team won the first doubleheader game with a score of 2-1 against Cal State Northridge thanks to an outstanding pitching game from pitcher Chrys Hildebrand. The Highlanders had been struggling all year, but a favorable matchup against the struggling Matadors boosted their chances of winning.
Both teams started out slow, as neither team seemed...
After a season cut short, the Highlander women's golf team participated in the Big West Women's Golf Championship. The short season began on March 1 with a three-day tournament hosted by Grand Canyon University in Arizona. The women played a total of three tournaments in preparation for the championship, giving them little time to prepare for the championship. This...
The UC Riverside baseball team outdueled Cal State Northridge in a 6-5 victory for the Highlanders. The Highlanders were looking to build a win streak this week after a win over Hawaii last Sunday. A crucial 3-run home run from third baseman Nathan Webb in the seventh inning became the turning point for UCR during this match.
Both teams...