This post was updated Nov. 25 at 12:02 a.m. The NCAA’s essence is unpredictability – no guarantees, no set system – and for the Bruins, it spelled a fleeting win slipping through their grasp like sand through fingers. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Lilly Reale leans back to kick the ball. (Tszshan Huang/Daily Bruin)
An unfamiliar opponent stands between UCLA and a spot in the Round of 16. In an elimination game, No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (17-3-3, 8-1-2 Big Ten) will play No. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Jayden Perry dribbles the ball up from UCLA’s goal. Perry scored the Bruins’ second goal against Cal Baptist to send them to the second round of the NCAA tournament. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Jayden Perry had the season on her shoulders. The senior defender 12 yards away from the goal, locked in on the target as she prepared to strike the decisive shot that would seal the Bruins’ postseason fate. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward Kara Croone dribbles to control the ball. Croone scored her first collegiate goal in the Bruins’ match against the Lancers. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
The NCAA tournament offers one of the most electrifying stages for collegiate athletes, some of whom get to play at home. This year’s Bruins will get both luxuries simultaneously. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Lilly Reale smiles as she high-fives a teammate. Reale earned first-team All-America honors last season and has scored one goal this season. (Tszshan Huang/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 11:09 p.m. A UCLA first was achieved Sunday in striking fashion. No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (16-3-3, 9-1-2 Big Ten) blanked No. Read more...
Photo: Members of the Bruins celebrate on the pitch. No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer downed No. 5 seed Rutgers 5-0 Sunday afternoon to claim the program and school’s first-ever Big Ten title. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
A team’s hunger is no exaggeration. And when a conference title is on the line, it’s time to flip the switch. “We’re really, really hungry to get a trophy,” said freshman defender Nicki Fraser. Read more...
Photo: Freshman defender Nicki Fraser dribbles the ball down the field. Fraser scored the Bruins’ sole goal during the Big Ten conference tournament quarterfinal. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
A season-long struggle was dismantled Thursday afternoon. Thanks to two goals in the first half, No. 2 seed UCLA women’s soccer (15-3-3, 8-1-2 Big Ten) advanced to the Big Ten Championships final after a 2-0 victory over No. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Ayo Oke chases the ball. Oke has been selected to the All-Pac 12 second team for the past two seasons and scored UCLA’s winning goal to send it to the Big Ten championship. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
