RIVERSIDE, Calif., - University of California, Riverside (UCR) traveled across town for the annual Crosstown Showdown at California Baptist (CBU), challenging the Lancers to a 90 minute battle at the CBU Soccer Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Highlanders came out aggressive and made the first attempt, with Mimi Dominguez setting the tone by drilling a shot at the Lancers' keeper in the first minute of play.
• The Lancers found the back of the net in the last five minutes of the first half, sending a high ball just over Allee Grashoff's fingertips to take the lead, 1-0. 
• Highlander defense held back an onslaught of shots from the Lancers in the second half while sending six shots at CBU's net, however UCR couldn't find the equalizer.

NOTABLES 

• Mimi Dominguez led Highlander offense with five shots, with her first attempt being on target in the first minute of the game.
• Allee Grashoff recorded a season high nine saves in goal for UC Riverside, while tying a season high of 24 shots faced. 

UP NEXT 

• UCR returns home with a 7:00pm kickoff against USD on Sunday, September 15. Check gohighlanders.com for live stats and streaming links.