RIVERSIDE, Calif. (August 15, 2024) - UC Riverside kicked off the 2024 season on Thursday night with a 3-0 loss to Idaho at the UCR Soccer Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED
UCR's back line maintained a steady presence against Idaho's upstart attack early on. The Highlanders' front line, meanwhile, strung together a pair of promising chances in the seventh and ninth minutes. Braelynn Llamoca received a cross and later on, positive build up play turned into a chance that originated from a throw in.
Mimi Dominguez made an immediate impact in her Highlander debut with a constant presence on the ball, even at one point positioning herself in the face Idaho's goalkeeper to come face to face with a possible first collegiate goal. Eight minutes later, the freshman saw a hole in the near post but again came up short of an equalizer.
UC Riverside's offense generated a couple closer looks at goal in the 30th and 31st minutes. Macie Baird forced a corner that was headed away and worked out of the final third before Allee Grashoff came up with a one-on-one save on the other end of the pitch.
Grashoff was tested again in the 34th but the Vandals were called offside.
NOTABLES
- Dominguez and Baird combined for five of UCR's six shots on the night.
- Allee Grashoff made seven saves in goal for the Highlanders.
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