RIVERSIDE, Calif. - UC Riverside opened its spring 2024 campaign on Sunday at the Victoria Club in Riverside with a dual win over UC Irvine, 17-3. The non-conference Big West matchup between the local rivals was an unconventional dual match, played as a combination of best ball and head to head match play.
The dual lineup:
1 Janna Andaya v. Jasmine Chen
2 Mylan Hirata v. Charlotte Ryoo
3 Vanessa Betancourt v. Megan Yang
4 Riley Shin v. Chanelle Hwang
5 Maleyna Gregorio v. Kiana Briggs
6 Mitzi Duarte v. Alyson Sor
7 Gabrielle Kiger v. Coco Yang
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UC Riverside swept the front nine holes earning six of six points.
- The Highlanders won five singles matches on the back nine, tying one and dropping just one of seven matches.
HIGHLANDER HIGHLIGHTS
- Gabrielle Kiger's round against Coco Yang was the only match played as straight head-to-head match play for 18 holes, and Kiger defeated Yang four and three.
- Maleyna Gregorio defeated Kiana Briggs four and three as well.
QUOTE FROM COACH RITCHIE
"The match was a very alternative format from what we typically play but was more than enough to get the competitive juices flowing this early in the season. I was very encouraged by today's individual performances and am excited to see how the team competes this season!"
UP NEXT
- UC Riverside opens tournament play on Monday, February 5 with the first round of The Beach Invitational at the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach.
