California Baptist Women’s Soccer secured a 2-0 victory over UC Riverside in their Big West Conference home opener on September 26, 2026, at the UC Riverside Soccer Stadium. Bella D’Amico scored both goals for California Baptist, marking a strong offensive performance.
The first goal came in the 15th minute following a VAR reversal that nullified an earlier California Baptist goal. D’Amico then doubled the lead in the 21st minute, both times assisted by Jessica Ramirez and Tyra King.
UC Riverside had multiple scoring opportunities, including a penalty kick in the 90th minute by Jayla Justice, but was unable to score as the California Baptist goalkeeper made a crucial save. UC Riverside’s next match is scheduled against Sacramento State on September 30, with kickoff at 4:00 p.m., broadcast on ESPN+.
CSB Take
The 2-0 loss underscores early conference challenges for UC Riverside Women’s Soccer, emphasizing the need for more finishing presence. California Baptist’s effective offense, led by Bella D’Amico’s two goals, demonstrated their strong start in Big West play. UC Riverside’s focus will be on capitalizing on scoring chances and tightening defense in preparation for upcoming matches.
Source: Original report
