Long Beach State defeated the University of California, Riverside women’s soccer team 3-1 on October 24, 2026, at George Allen Field in Long Beach, California. Long Beach State took an early lead with a goal in the third minute followed by a second goal confirmed by VAR in the 13th minute.
UC Riverside managed to respond late in the game as Finley Aghassi scored her second goal in consecutive matches, reducing the deficit to 3-1. Despite this effort, the Highlanders were unable to mount a full comeback.
The loss dropped UC Riverside’s record to 3-12-1 overall and 1-7-1 in Big West Conference play, while Long Beach State improved to 9-4-5 overall and 3-2-3 in conference competition.
The Highlanders will next play at Cal Poly on October 28 before returning home to face Sacramento State on October 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the SRC Arena; the game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
CSB Take
UC Riverside continues to struggle within Big West Conference play, as indicated by their current record and recent loss. Finley Aghassi’s back-to-back goals provide a silver lining, highlighting offensive potential amid a challenging season. The upcoming matchups against Cal Poly and Sacramento State offer valuable opportunities for the Highlanders to gain momentum and improve their standing in the final stretch of the season.
Source: Original report
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