LA JOLLA, Calif. - UC Riverside traveled to UC San Diego's Triton Soccer Stadium for a Sunday afternoon bout against the nearby Big West foe. The result, a scoreless draw, brought the Highlanders to 2-10-6 overall and 2-5-2 in Big West play as they head into the final game of the season next week.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Aaliyah Tu'ua and Sarah Mahfoud threatened for the Highlanders in a competitive first half that saw the teams exchanging shots.
• Cassia Souza was credited with two saves before the first half countdown concluded, preventing Triton defense from finding the net.
• The first corner kick of the game came for the Highlanders in the second half with 24 minutes left in regulation. Lavinia Vaipulu got a head on it but wasn't able to convert the opportunity.
• Triton pressure increased in the second half, with seven shots in the final 45 minutes of play. 
• Despite the increase in Triton offensive pressure, Highlander defense held the line, with Souza notching an additional four saves in the second half. 
• Vaipulu and Kayla Kanaly attacked for the Highlanders in the back half of the game, but neither found the net to take a lead over the Tritons.

HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS

• Vaipulu led the Highlanders offensively with two shots in the final 45'. 
• Souza's six saves brings her to 95 total on the year, the most of any Highlander since Jessica Olafsen had 99 saves in 2012. 

UP NEXT

• UC Riverside will travel next to CSUN for the final game of Big West play this season for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff on Thursday, October 26. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.