Highlander Hot Take: NFL Divisional Round Predictions
The 2024 NFL Wild Card round provided some unexpected and entertaining games. There were some intriguing and entertaining storylines from Matthew Stafford’s return to Detroit, the Cowboys’ and Eagles’ collapse against the Packers and...
UC Riverside men’s basketball team defeats Cal Poly 71-56
The UC Riverside men’s basketball team defeated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 71-56, Thursday night in the SRC Arena. Going into this ball game, the Highlanders lost two straight games by a wide margin....
Highlanders earn hard fought 64-53 win against Cal Poly
From the tip-off, it was clear last year’s Big West Women’s Basketball Tournament game was on everybody’s mind today. No. 10 UC Riverside faced off against No. 7 Cal Poly in the first round...
Predicting NFL wildcard weekend
The wildcard round of the NFL playoff begins this weekend and every Super Bowl hopeful will be looking to book their spot in the divisional round. The NFL script writers were at their best...
‘Everyone does it’ – Kevin Durant
On Dec. 12, 2023, the Journal of Sports Economics published a study detailing the consequences of Marijuana legalization on recruiting outcomes in NCAA D1 sports. Looking at recruitment data from 2003 to 2019, the...
Michael Penix Jr. and Co. will carry the Washington Huskies to a National Championship
On Jan. 8, the undefeated No. 2 Washington Huskies (14-0) will face the undefeated No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (14-0) in the National Championship game. The Huskies boast a high-powered offense led by quarterback Michael...
UC Riverside men’s basketball team falls to Long Beach State, 75-83
The UC Riverside men’s basketball team lost a tough battle against Long Beach State, 75-83, Saturday night in Long Beach. After getting a huge upset win against UC Santa Barbara the week before, the...
UC Riverside loses heartbreaker to Montana State 68-69
Following their 74-68 victory against the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, the Highlanders were looking to keep the good times going on the road against Montana State. This would be no easy task as...
Tragedy on ice: Adam Johnson’s death renews conversations about hockey’s risks
The heartbreaking passing of former NHL player Adam Johnson was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2023, by the Nottingham Panthers, the English side club Johnson was most recently playing for....
UCR Riverside women’s basketball team wins a nail-biter against Utah State 52-51
The UC Riverside women’s basketball team defeated Utah State 52-51 in a come from behind victory. Going into this ball game, the Highlanders won their first game of the season against Antelope Valley in...