UC Riverside women’s soccer team was defeated 2-0 by Cal State Fullerton in their Big West Conference opener on September 23, 2026, at Titan Stadium in Fullerton, California.
The Highlanders held possession primarily in their opponent’s half and generated several scoring opportunities but could not convert. Cal State Fullerton scored early goals at 3:01 and 25:50 to take a 2-0 lead.
Goalkeeper KaMia Elliott made four saves to help UC Riverside keep the deficit to two. Offensive contributions from Lauren Nguyen, Finley Aghassi, Natalie Darling, Macie Baird, and Rylee Lewis pressured Fullerton’s defense throughout the match.
This loss brings UC Riverside’s record to 2-6-0 overall and 0-1-0 in Big West play. The Highlanders will seek to rebound in their next game against California Baptist on September 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
CSB Take
UC Riverside showed solid control in the attacking half but struggled to finish scoring opportunities against an early-scoring Cal State Fullerton squad. KaMia Elliott’s four saves underscore strong goalkeeping despite the two early goals conceded. With Big West competition underway, improving offensive execution will be crucial as the Highlanders prepare for their upcoming game versus California Baptist.
Source: Original report
