SEATTLE, Wash. 6 The University of California, Riverside Highlanders women9s basketball team dropped an 80-55 decision to the Seattle U Redhawks on November 6, 2026, in Seattle. This was the second all-time meeting between the programs, with UC Riverside winning their first encounter in 2016.
Seattle U opened the game on a 7-0 run and took a 23-12 lead after the first quarter. The Highlanders regained some momentum in the second quarter with 17 points, led by guard Kaylani Polk, who scored seven points on perfect shooting in the period, going 2-for-2 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free throw line. Polk also contributed two rebounds.
In the third quarter, UC Riverside again scored 17 points while holding Seattle U under 20. Taylor Swanson paced the Highlanders in the period with six points on 3-for-5 shooting. Despite narrowing the deficit to 11 points twice, UC Riverside trailed 63-46 entering the fourth quarter.
The Highlanders struggled offensively in the final quarter, scoring only nine points as Seattle U extended its lead to secure the 80-55 victory. Additional scoring for UC Riverside came from Graecyn Parahi, who ended Seattle U9s opening run with a layup, Amy Pateman with eight points including a three-pointer and five free throws, and Harisa Mehmedovic adding eight points as well.
UC Riverside will continue their road trip against Gonzaga in Spokane, Washington, on November 8, 2026, with tipoff at 2 p.m. The game will be streamed live on YouTube via the Pac-12 channel.
CSB Take
UC Riverside’s loss at Seattle U highlighted both promise and areas of needed growth for the Highlanders. Kaylani Polk and Taylor Swanson provided strong offensive contributions, yet consistency proved elusive, particularly in the first and fourth quarters. The experience gained from this competitive road game will be valuable as UC Riverside prepares for the challenges of the Big West Conference schedule ahead.
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