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Gus Argenal introduced as new UC Riverside men's basketball coach

Gus Argenal introduced as men's basketball coach

Heralding his ties to the Inland Empire and his commitment to winning through hard-work principles, UC Riverside on May 6 introduced its new men’s basketball head coach, Gus Argenal. Argenal comes to UCR following its most successful run since it joined NCAA’s Division I 24 years ago. In the past...

By John Warren | May 7, 2025 | Athletics, University
Gus Argenal, UC Riverside's new men's basketball coach

UCR names Gus Argenal head men's basketball coach

Gus Argenal has been named head coach of UC Riverside's men's basketball team. He comes to UCR from Cal State San Bernardino, where he won 50 games in two years, and delivered two NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Division II final four. Argenal replaces Mike...

By UCR News | May 2, 2025 | Athletics
Barrington Hargress

Barrington Hargress: A record-setting season for player, team

During a record-setting season for the UC Riverside Highlanders men’s basketball team, redshirt sophomore guard Barrington Hargress has been the pacesetter, breaking the team’s single-season scoring record. “Barrington has been the consummate leader of our team this year,” said Head Coach Mike Magpayo. “He has done a wonderful job taking...

By Jordan Cornet | March 12, 2025 | Athletics

UC Riverside tennis swings into a new season

The UC Riverside men’s and women’s tennis teams have begun the 2025 season. The men's team played its first match against Loyola Marymount on Jan. 14 in Los Angeles, and the women's team played its first match against the University of Nebraska at home on Jan. 16. Conference play for...

By Jordan Cornet | March 7, 2025 | Athletics

UCR softball team begins season under new coach

The Highlanders softball team opened its season on Feb. 7 at home against Utah Tech. Conference play begins March 8 against UC Santa Barbara. The first-ever Big West Softball Championship is May 7-10 at Anderson Family Field in Fullerton, where the conference’s top six teams will compete for the title...

By Jordan Cornet | February 27, 2025 | Athletics

The women’s and men’s track and field team begin to wrap up indoor season as outdoor season approaches

UC Riverside’s men’s and women’s track and field teams have begun their indoor seasons and are preparing for outdoor season. The Highlanders opened their indoor season on Jan. 31 at the University of Washington. The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, or MPSF, indoor track and field championships will begin Feb. 21...

By Jordan Cornet | February 19, 2025 | Athletics

Highlanders baseball to experience post-season play

The UC Riverside baseball team is set to open its season with an historic opportunity, as the Big West Conference introduces its first-ever postseason baseball tournament. Highlanders baseball opened its season with its annual alumni exhibition game featuring current Highlanders and former players on Jan. 25. The team’s first official...

By Jordan Cornet | February 14, 2025 | Athletics

Highlanders men's basketball reasserts its winning ways

The UC Riverside men’s basketball team is reasserting its winning ways this season, with a 15-9 overall and 8-4 Big West Conference record that includes a recently concluded five -game winning streak. A Feb. 1 win at Cal Poly at home was the team's fifth consecutive win; UC San Diego...

By Jordan Cornet | February 6, 2025 | Athletics

UC Riverside basketball teams gearing up for season

The UC Riverside women’s basketball team will open its season on Nov. 4 with a matchup against Santa Clara, under the direction of its new coach, Brad Langston. Standout returners include Makayla Jackson, who averaged 9.2 points per game this past season with 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists, and Esther...

By Jordan Cornet | October 15, 2024 | Athletics
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Highlanders begin golf and cross-country seasons

The UC Riverside women’s and men’s golf teams start their seasons with a full schedule of tournaments. The women’s golf team has welcomed two Riverside natives, the first on the team in a decade. Freshmen Sofia Vargas and Sophia Luna competed at the opener in Utah on Sept. 8 in...

By Jordan Cornet | September 25, 2024 | Athletics

UCR men's, women's soccer teams launch into seasons

The UC Riverside men’s soccer team is preparing for its upcoming season, following a 3-9-5 record last year. The team made big strides in 2022, winning the Big West Championship, and looks to build on that success. The men’s first preseason game began on Aug 9. Since then they’ve taken...

By Jordan Cornet | September 16, 2024 | Athletics

Women's soccer team hosts 18 athletes from Mexico

The UC Riverside women’s soccer team took part in August in a student-athlete exchange, the second time a UCR soccer team has participated in the program. The exchange is part of UC Alianza MX, a systemwide initiative of the University of California that fosters engagement with Mexico across all 10...

By Jordan Cornet | September 5, 2024 | Athletics

UC Riverside welcomes Brittney Matta as new head softball coach

After a highly competitive nationwide search led by TurnkeyZRG Vice President, Katy Young Staudt, the University of California, Riverside announced the appointment of Brittney Matta as the new head coach of the UC Riverside Softball team. Matta, who most recently served as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at the...

By UCR News | August 9, 2024 | Athletics

Men's and women's basketball teams start seasons

As the fall sports season continues to unfold, all eyes are turning toward the impending excitement of the UC Riverside men's and women's basketball teams. Following their impressive performances in the 2022-23 seasons, both teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating journey on the court this...

By Jordan Cornet | November 8, 2023 | Athletics
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Elite university admissions for athletes benefit white students

Special admissions for athletes, legacy students, and the children of faculty and dean’s choices greatly benefits white applicants, a UCR-led analysis shows.

By David Danelski | September 11, 2023 | Athletics, Social Science / Education
Scotty in front of sold-out crowd at SRC Arena

UCR Athletics looks back on historic season and ahead to 2023-24

March 2, 2023, marked a symbolic milestone for UC Riverside Athletics. The Highlanders men’s basketball team was competing for first place in the Big West Conference in front of an electric crowd at a sold-out SRC Arena. It was one of the biggest games in the program’s history at the...

By UCR News | August 7, 2023 | Athletics
UCR and Nike Logos

UC Riverside secures Athletics program partnership, with BSN Sports, Nike

UC Riverside Athletics has entered into a new five-year agreement with Nike and BSN SPORTS, Director of Athletics, Wesley Mallette, announced today, Thursday, May 11, 2023. As part of the partnership agreement, BSN SPORTS will be UC Riverside Athletics’ official provider of apparel, footwear and other equipment needs. The partnership...

By UCR News | May 11, 2023 | Athletics
Tiffany Le

Women's golfer becomes first-ever at NCAA championships

Tiffany Le just keeps piling the accomplishments onto an already historic year. The sophomore punched her ticket to the NCAA Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday after shooting a 66 (-6) in round three of the Pullman Regional at the Palouse Ridge, finishing third overall while...

By Alex Crook | May 10, 2023 | Athletics, Students
Mike Magpayo, head men's basketball coach

Head men’s basketball coach Mike Magpayo signs 5-year contract extension

UC Riverside head men’s basketball coach and 2022-23 Big West Coach of the Year, Mike Magpayo, has signed a new five-year deal that will keep him at the helm of the Highlanders’ program through the 2027-28 season. Magpayo’s new contract comes on the heels of UCR’s best season in the...

By UCR News | April 3, 2023 | Athletics
UC Riverside men’s basketball game against UC Irvine on March 2, 2023.

Highlanders set season records, nearly sweep postseason awards

UC Riverside men's basketball earned numerous postseason awards following one of the most historic seasons in program history. Mike Magpayo was named the Big West Coach of the Year, the first time in program history the award has gone to UC Riverside. Lachlan Olbrich was named Big West Freshman of...

By UCR News | March 7, 2023 | Athletics
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