UC Riverside athletics results in volleyball and softball

UC Riverside women’s volleyball suffered a 3-0 defeat against Utah Valley on Saturday afternoon. The match scores were 27-29, 22-25, and 18-25. Despite a late surge in the first set that brought the Highlanders within one point, Utah Valley secured the sweep.

In softball, the UC Riverside Highlanders faced Riverside City College in an exhibition match. The Highlanders controlled much of the matchup, while the Tigers struggled with defensive execution, including dropped balls and throwing errors. Riverside City College head coach Michelle Daddona noted that the defensive lapses highlighted areas for improvement before the spring regular season.