The Joust tournament kicks off Friday morning with a challenging slate for the Lancers. Biola at 10 a.m., followed by an evening showdown against UC Irvine. The Anteaters have consistently fielded competitive water polo programs, making the 5:30 p.m. match a potential highlight of the weekend.
CBU Lancers Soccer vs UC Riverside
7 p.m. - Crosstown Showdown
This one has been on my calendar since the schedules were released. In my opinion, this is the most exciting sports event in Riverside. It is looking to get even more exciting over the next couple years with the Lancers joining the Highlanders in the Big West Conference. It's when, not if, the two schools will play each other for an NCAA tournament bid, and that will be electric.
United Christian Academy vs California School for the Deaf-Riverside
7 p.m. - Senior Night
CSDR looks to bounce back after their loss against Florida School for the Deaf and Blind last weekend. This is a senior night matchup. We believe in the Cubs making another deep playoff run, but there is something special about that last home game of the season for these seniors.
Saturday, September 27
Water Polo at The Joust (Continued)
3:30 p.m.: CBU vs UC San Diego
6 p.m.: CBU vs Concordia University Irvine
The tournament continues Saturday with back-to-back matches. UC San Diego brings Division I competition in the afternoon, while Concordia caps the weekend slate.
Austin College
8:30 a.m.: CBU vs Austin College
An early morning matchup rounds out the water polo action, with Austin College providing non-conference competition.
Monday, September 29
La Sierra vs Patriot - Girls Flag Football
4:30 p.m. at Patriot High School
La Sierra (11-5) travels to face Patriot (11-1) in what shapes up as a clash between two strong flag football programs. Patriot's near-perfect record suggests they'll provide a stern test for the visiting Eagles.
The undefeated Ramona Rams will put their perfect season on the line Friday when they face Riverside Poly in the Solar Bowl at 7 p.m. at Wheelock Field on the RCC campus.
CBU packs Thursday night with volleyball, water polo and the Crosstown Showdown, while high school and UCR games round out Riverside’s busy sports week.
