The UC Riverside softball team (32-20, 9-9) put on an offensive clinic Saturday during the first two games of the series against UC Santa Barbara (18-33, 5-13). After giving up four straight runs in the first inning, the Highlanders outlasted the Gauchos 13-11 in game one. They then got off to a quick start in game two and picked...
The UCR women’s tennis team finished their 2018 season on Friday, April 27 in the Big West Tournament quarterfinals in a 4-0 loss to UC Santa Barbara. Before that loss the team won its first tournament game since 2009 by defeating UC Irvine in the first round, 4-2. The Highlander caught up with women’s tennis Head Coach Mark Henry...
Name: Dragan Elkaz
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 210
Position: Shooting Guard
Prev. school: Westfield Sports High School (Australia)
What they bring: Elkaz not only brings height and shooting to the Highlanders’ backcourt, but he’s equipped with the experience of playing in big games. The Australian shooting guard dropped 22 points against Canada and RJ Barrett, the No. 1 prospect in the 2018 class, and also...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia is still months away, and some teams are still being put together. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Group E, Part I
Switzerland
FIFA Ranking: 8
World Cup Appearances: 10
First Appearance: 1934
Last Appearance: 2014
Best result: Quarter finals, 1934, 1938,...
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been viewed as one of a couple players who could be next in line to take over for LeBron James as best player in the world at some point, and while he’s been successful statistically, he’s yet to lead his team to any on-court success. In the 2017-18 season The Greek Freak averaged 26.9 points, 10...
In the Big West Conference opener for the Highlander softball team on Saturday, April 14, freshman Hailey Dolcini had a stellar outing versus the Cal State University Northridge Matadors, throwing her first career no-hitter. This is the first no-hitter for the Highlanders in several seasons, and their 12th shutout this season. In a 6-0 game, it appears on paper...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia is still months away, and some teams are still being put together. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Group E, Part I
Brazil
FIFA Ranking: 2
World Cup Appearances: 20
First Appearance: 1930
Last Appearance: 2014
Best result: Champions, 1958, 1962, 1970,...
On Wednesday, April 4 the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) announced their 2018 All Academic MPSF Student-Athlete selections for both men’s and women’s track and field, which featured 15 Highlanders. 10 of the student-athletes recognized came from the women’s track team while the remaining five came from the men’s track team. In order to be eligible for selection the...
To say the least, this season’s Celtics team has overachieved. From losing Gordon Hayward on opening night, to Kyrie Irving going down with lingering knee issues, Stevens has done a phenomenal job of maximizing each player’s potential, making him the clear-cut winner for Coach of the Year.
He’s has had to go deeper into the C’s roster, with young studs...
The 2018 World Cup in Russia is still months away, and some teams are still being put together. However, that’s not stopping the Highlander from breaking down every group to give you a comprehensive overview leading up to the first kickoff.
Iceland
FIFA Ranking: 22
World Cup Appearances: 0
First Appearance: 2018
Last Appearance: N/A
Best result: Group Stage elimination
Coach: Heimir Hallgrimsson (Iceland), Iceland’s...