Highlanders Fall on the Road to UC Irvine

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – UC Riverside offense was stifled by UC Irvine, 2-0, on the road at Anteater Stadium. HOW IT HAPPENED The Highlanders went out aggressive, with their first attempt on goal coming in the second minute of play. However, UCI defense held UC Riverside to just two shots across 90 minutes and UCR was unable to convert either of their opportunities. Meanwhile, the Anteaters challenged UC Riverside keeper Cassia Souza with 16 shots across the duration of the match. The Anteaters’ first goal came off of a converted penalty kick at the end of the first half. The ball…