
Highlanders Drop Battle to Gaels, 1-0
9/20/2024 9:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Highlanders Drop Battle to Gaels, 1-0
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - UC Riverside (2-7-0, 0-0-0) battled but fell to the Saint Mary's College (SMC) Gaels (3-4-1, 0-0-0) on Friday night at the UCR Soccer Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Gaels found the net first in the 36', breaking through Highlander defense that held back seven attempts before letting one in.
- The Highlanders had an opportunity to equalize off a penalty kick in the 53', but couldn't convert.
NOTABLES
- Freshman Christina Sidoti recorded her first collegiate start, tending goal for the Highlanders for 90 minutes. She faced 15 shots with 6 on target, making 5 saves.
- Mimi Dominguez, Sanaa Guyness, Julianna Hernandez and Audrey Stewart each made an attempt on target, pushing hard for the Highlanders to break onto the scoreboard.
UP NEXT
- UCR begins Big West play with a road trip to Long Beach State on Sunday, September 22 with a 5:00 p.m. kickoff, to be streamed on ESPN+.
Team Stats
SMC
UCR
Goals
1
0
Shots
15
6
Shots on Goal
6
4
Saves
4
5
Corners
4
2
Fouls
8
5
Scoring Plays

Micaela Romo (1)
Assisted By: Maddie Lucas
GOAL by SMC Romo, Micaela Assist by Lucas, Maddie.
35:29
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