UC Riverside
1-2,0-0Big West
Gonzaga
2-1,0-0Pac-12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Riverside | 4 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 58 |
| Gonzaga | 19 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 85 |
11/8/2026 4:16:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SPOKANE, Wash. – UC Riverside wrapped up its two-game road trip through Washington with an afternoon matchup against Gonzaga. The two teams also met last season at the SRC Arena, where the 'Zags came away with a 68-62 victory.
The Highlanders faced an early challenge as Gonzaga jumped out to a 19-4 lead.
UC Riverside found more rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 16 points. Taylor Swanson led the way with four points, while five different Highlanders contributed to the scoring effort. UCR also picked up its defensive intensity, forcing five Gonzaga turnovers that led to five points.
Despite the stronger finish to the half, the Highlanders trailed 35-20 at the break.
UCR continued to battle in the third quarter, with Swanson scoring her sixth point of the afternoon to get things started. Gonzaga responded, however, eventually extending its lead to 20 points. The Highlanders tightened up defensively in the closing minutes, holding the Zags scoreless over the final two minutes of the period. Amy Pateman added two free throws to bring the deficit back to 18.
The Highlanders kept pace during the quarter, being outscored just 20-17.
London Gamble opened the fourth quarter with a jumper to make it 55-39. A couple of possessions later, Graecyn Parahi knocked down a three-pointer to cut the deficit to 58-44. That would be as close as UCR would get, as Gonzaga pulled away over the final 8:30 to secure an 85-58 victory.
The Highlanders' bench contributed 18 points, led by Pateman's eight, while the team forced 20 turnovers. UCR also shot nearly 42% from three-point range and connected on 77% of its free throws.
The Highlanders will return to the road next Saturday for a matchup against Wichita State in Kansas. Tipoff is scheduled for 12 PM (PST
