The UC Riverside women’s tennis team (3-14) was defeated 7-0 in its last game of the regular season against conference rival, the UC Irvine Anteaters (6-14).
In singles play none of the women were able to clinch a win. However, in doubles play, sophomore Kassie Truong and freshman Arabella Valera were able to win two of their games before...
Below is the debut piece from "Athletes from Abroad", the Highlander's newest sports series which profiles UCR's international athletes and their respective journeys adjusting to the states and American culture. Enjoy.
As the stereotype goes, student athletes have busy lives, juggling schedules packed with classes, practices and the occasional game if it’s during the season. But, what if you are a student athlete, fresh...
UCR softball entered the three-game weekend series against conference rival Hawaii fresh off the momentum of four consecutive wins, winning three against UCSB and one over CSU Bakersfield, yet the team failed to keep the streak alive against the Rainbow Wahine. UCR fell, 3-5, in game one of the series on Friday, April 15 before dropping the first of...
The UCR men's golf team headed to El Macero, California to compete in the El Macero Classic over the weekend from Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17. After finishing the first round of the event in 13th, the Highlanders rose to ninth place on Saturday before settling into 10th overall for the tourney with a 49-over-par and overall...
East:
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers (57-25) v. (8) Detroit Pistons (44-38)
Myles: The drama reel that is the new LeBron-era Cleveland Cavaliers have rolled their way into first place for the first time since the 08-09 season. This accomplishment is actually meaningful in an Eastern Conference whose competitiveness has taken a jump in the last year. Though, considering this, the Cavs can...
If you were asked to picture someone capable of throwing a nine-pound weight 190 feet through the air, chances are you would think of someone whose physique is a cross between The Rock and LeBron James. Or, maybe you would picture a five-foot-six woman who walks around with a smile and a presence that is more inviting than intimidating....
For some people, cold and rainy nights are the best nights to stay indoors and get comfortable with a blanket and Netflix. For other people, they are the perfect nights to get a few hours of outdoor, full-speed, full-contact practice for one of the toughest sports out there. If you find yourself with the determination, commitment and toughness to...
Fresh off a strong conference opener last week, where they managed a 2-1 series win over UC Davis, UCR men’s baseball was on the road for four games this week and opened it up by suffering a crushing 2-1 defeat to out-of-conference opponent, Loyola Marymount.
It was a game where the Highlanders seemed to have a win sealed as infielder...
Coming off a three-game losing streak, UCR softball wasn’t looking too competitive against third-place Big West contenders UC Santa Barbara this past weekend. Despite the odds seemingly stacked against Riverside, the team pulled through with an amazing display of finesse as they dominated against the opposition in a three-game series.
Kicking off on Saturday, the team had back-to-back games slated...
A rainy weekend for the city of Riverside turned into a sunny weekend for the UC Riverside track and field teams. The Highlanders traveled to Tempe, Arizona to compete in the Sun Angel Classic hosted by Arizona State University. On Friday, April 8, four Highlanders participated in the hammer throw. With a great overall season, ranking fourth in the...