UCR’s (9-5, 5-3) men’s basketball team lost a tough match against UC Irvine (UCI) 67-73, whose conference record stands at 11-7, 7-3. The Highlanders were unable to get stops and scores down the stretch. Coming off of a blowout win 24 hours beforehand, UCI seeked to get their revenge against the Highlanders with a comeback win. With the loss,...
The UCR men’s basketball team got a dominating win against UC Irvine (UCI) thanks to a 3-point clinic by the Highlanders. Both UCI and UC Riverside were 5-2 in conference play going into the game. With the win today, UCR jumped to second in the Big West Conference Standings and defeated UCI for the first time in six years.
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On Jan. 29, the Big West Conference announced in an official press release that 2021 gameplay would return for the sports of baseball, softball, men’s volleyball and women’s water polo. These news come at an opportune time for UC Riverside, who is transitioning into a change of leadership with new Interim Athletic Director Wes Mallette and is still discussing...
After losing the last two games to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the UCR women’s basketball team bounced back with a dominating win against Cal State University, Fullerton (CSUF). A third quarter run from UCR ultimately put the game away, and combined with their suffocating defense, the Highlanders won in convincing fashion.
The Highlanders started the game with a 5-2...
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 15-point deficit.
The Highlanders opened up the scoreboard after freshman forward Kari Kyrkjebo stole the ball and drove it into the basket with an easy...
The UCR women’s basketball team closed their two-game home series against California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo (SLO) with another unfortunate loss. The Mustangs came into the game building upon the momentum generated by Game 1.
UCR was quick to get the ball, but a turnover led senior forward Sierra Campisano to open up the game for the Mustangs....
UCR’s men’s basketball team defeated California State University, Bakersfield 70-63 in a back-and-forth battle. Coming off of a heartbreaking loss yesterday, the Highlanders looked to get revenge today with a win. An all-around team effort helped the Highlanders avoid a season sweep from Roadrunners.
The game had immediately started in a back-and-forth affair, as both teams traded baskets to open...
The Highlander women's basketball team continued their week of victory this weekend, closing out a 2-0 series against California State University Bakersfield (CSUB). The Highlanders came in strong both defensively and offensively which allowed them to stay in control of the game throughout the entire 40 minutes.
UCR quickly put themselves in the lead, going on a 6-0 run...
On Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center at UCR, the UCR men’s basketball team battled the California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) Roadrunners, which was newly admitted to the Big West Conference in July of 2020. Despite a close battle, The Highlanders ultimately lost in the last three seconds 45-47.
In the first quarter, CSUB formed...
UCR’s women's basketball team had their third Big West Conference game against California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) on Friday, Jan. 22 after various scheduling conflicts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite their constantly changing schedule, UCR’s women’s basketball team came into the series with the momentum generated from their win against the University of Southern California on Jan....