Huskers Fall to No. 10 UCLA

LINCOLN, Neb. – Two first-half goals from No. 10 UCLA propelled the Bruins past Nebraska soccer, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at Barbara Hibner Stadium.  

Nebraska fell to 3-4-10 and 1-3-7 in the Big Ten with the loss, while UCLA improved to 11-4-2 and 8-2-1 in conference play.

UCLA notched two first-half goals from Cate Sarinopolous (16’) and Anna Wilson (24’) and held on in the second half to win. Goalkeeper Daphne Nakfoor earned two saves for the Bruins, improving to 8-2-1.

Sadie Sant scored her first career goal in the 73^rd minute off a deflection following a throw-in from Kate Eggett, who earned her first assist. Avery Gillahan started in the net for Nebraska and finished with a save.

The Huskers nearly doubled up the Bruins in shots (15-8) and held UCLA to zero corner kicks.

Nebraska will conclude the regular season with a match on Friday, Oct. 30, against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. The match will stream on B1G+.