UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

ABOUT CALIFORNIA

UC Riverside's 13-varsity athletic program operates from a campus established in 1954 with an enrollment of 26,809 students in Riverside, California. Competing in the Big West Conference, the Highlanders field teams across both men's and women's sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, soccer, volleyball, and swimming & diving. The athletic department serves as a central hub for student-athlete development at the university's growing institution in Inland Southern California.

Baseball and men's basketball anchor the Highlanders' roster alongside a robust women's program featuring seven varsity teams. UC Riverside's commitment to gender equity in athletics is reflected in its seven women's sports compared to six men's sports, providing opportunities for female student-athletes across multiple competitive levels. The Big West Conference membership places the program among competitive regional peers throughout California and the Mountain West region.

For comprehensive information on schedules, rosters, and program details, prospective athletes and fans can visit gohighlanders.com, the official home of UC Riverside athletics. The Highlanders continue building their competitive presence within Division I, with ongoing efforts to develop championship-contending teams across their 13 varsity sports offerings.