Women’s soccer overcomes Arizona in double overtime

Once again, 90 minutes wasn’t enough. For its third straight match, UCLA women’s soccer went into double overtime. But unlike the tie and loss it suffered last week, No. 14 UCLA (10-3-1, 4-1-1 Pac-12) exited Tucson with a 2-1 victory over Arizona (6-7-1, 1-5). “It was a really important (win),” said coach Amanda Cromwell. “We […]

Women’s soccer looks to regain momentum in Arizona game

UCLA women’s soccer saw two streaks end this past weekend. The team’s six-game win streak bit the dust after a thrilling 1-1 tie with Cal. Then the 3-2 double overtime loss to Stanford snapped the unbeaten stretch. [Related: Women’s soccer falls to Stanford in double overtime] “You play two overtime games and it can go […]

Around the League: USC, Stanford stand out in water polo, Colorado dominates women’s soccer

While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Men’s water poloMichael Hull, assistant Sports editorIn the world of Big Four water polo, UCLA’s record-setting weekend was the biggest news. But outside of all things Westwood, two other teams had less noteworthy, […]

Women’s soccer defense grapples with maintaining possession, set pieces

Sturdy, resilient and swift. Through the first 10 games this season, the UCLA women’s soccer team showcased these traits on its defensive end of the pitch. In the past three games, however, the Bruins have struggled to maintain prowess in their own third. Before its 3-2 victory over Oregon, UCLA allowed just eight goals in […]

Women’s soccer falls to Cardinal in double overtime

Eighty-five minutes in and UCLA still had no answer for how to break the Stanford pressure. The Bruins couldn’t sustain any possession, and Cardinal goalkeeper Jane Campbell showed why she is a national team call-up, blocking any shots that somehow managed to trickle through to her. But for the second consecutive game, UCLA was saved […]

Former Bruins to compete for 2016 NWSL championship title

Sunday’s National Women’s Soccer League title match might as well be a reunion of UCLA’s 2013 NCAA championships team. Six starters from that national championships team will be onf the pitch together once again when the Western New York Flash take on the Washington Spirit for the NWSL crown. Former Bruin defender Abby Dahlkemper, midfielders […]

Women’s soccer looks to convert scoring opportunities against Stanford

There are three ingredients for an offensive showcase: heavy possession in the attacking third, double-digits shots on target and clinical finishing. In Thursday night’s 1-1 draw with No. 14 Cal (10-2-1, 3-0-1 Pac-12), No. 10 UCLA (9-2-1, 3-0-1) had the first two but lacked the all-important third and failed to convert on numerous goal-scoring opportunities. […]