Tuesday, December 16

UCLA men’s soccer edges out Cal Baptist, advances to NCAA Tournament Round of 32

For the first time all season, the Bruins’ starting goalkeeper wasn’t suited up. But five saves from the second-string keeper freshman Sam Joseph and four shots on goal proved enough to punch the blue and gold’s ticket to the Round of 32.  UCLA men’s soccer (11-6-1, 4-4-1 Pac-12) scraped out a 2-1 victory against Cal Baptist University (11-7-3, 4-3-2 WAC) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, its final game of the season at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior forward Kevin Diaz celebrates his goal in the 70th minute. Diaz now lands in a tie for first in number of goals on the season for the Bruins, knotted with redshirt sophomore forward Jose Contell who scored the blue and gold’s first goal of the night. (Jake Greenberg-Bell/Daily Bruin)


UCLA men’s soccer prepares to face Cal Baptist in first round of NCAA tournament

In 2010, Cal Baptist moved from the NCCAA to NCAA Division II. 12 years later, the Lancers have ascended to NCAA Division I Tournament eligibility, and their first postseason test will be against their former head coach, now UCLA coach Ryan Jorden. Read more...

Photo: Junior defender Tommy Silva stays low to guard a defender. Silva was named to the All-Pac-12 Second Team on Tuesday. (Vivian Xu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA men’s soccer defeats SDSU in final conference match ahead of NCAA tournament

Following the cancellation of an Oregon State rematch last Sunday, the Bruins have capped off their regular season on a high note. UCLA men’s soccer (10-6-1, 4-4-1 Pac-12) defeated conference foe San Diego State (5-9-4, 1-6-3) 2-1 on the road Friday evening in its final game of the 2022 regular season. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior midfielder Jose Sosa controls the ball in front of an oncoming Aztec defender in the Bruins’ first matchup of the season. In Friday’s away rematch, UCLA defeated SDSU again, coming away with a 2-1 result to conclude the regular season. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s soccer to face San Diego State in final conference matchup

After 16 regular season contests, the Bruins will take the pitch for the final time before the postseason on Friday. UCLA men’s soccer (9-6-1, 3-4-1 Pac-12) will match up against San Diego State (5-8-4, 1-5-3) on Friday night at the SDSU Sports Deck. Read more...

Photo: Oncoming defenders watch junior defender Tommy Silva dribble the ball. Silva has been historically successful against the Aztecs, notching four goals across five total games in his collegiate career. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)


Storm washes out Bruins’ rematch hopes in canceled Oregon State game

Rainy conditions washed away a chance for the Bruins to come home with a win and move up the rankings this week. UCLA men’s soccer (9-6-1, 3-4-1 Pac-12) suffered a 3-2 defeat against No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore midfielder Tucker Lepley beats out a defender for possession of the ball. The 2021 team MVP garnered three points in the Washington matchup with one goal and one assist. (Vivian Xu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA men’s soccer secures 7th shutout win ahead of final regular-season matchups

The Bruins recorded their seventh shutout win of the season en route to a potential playoff bid. UCLA men’s soccer (9-5-1, 3-3-1 Pac-12) secured a 1-0 road victory over Rutgers (8-4-5, 4-2-2 Big Ten) on Saturday morning. Read more...

Photo: Junior defender Grayson Doody battles for possession of the ball. Doody has been a starter in every season he’s donned the blue and gold. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)



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