UCLA
9-2-2, 4-0-1
Minnesota
8-2-2, 2-2-1
Women's Soccer Defeats Minnesota, 3-1
September 29, 2024 | Women's Soccer
UCLA (9-2-2, 4-0-1) got the scoring started in the 34th minute after Val Vargas earned a corner kick. Off the short corner, McMahon passed into the center to Marin-Valencia, who weaved around defenders to the left side of the box before firing off a right-footed shot to the far post. Marin-Valencia's shot was well beyond the reach of Minnesota goalkeeper Sarah Martin, giving UCLA the 1-0 lead.
Bridgette Marin-Valencia hits it far post to give UCLA a 1-0 lead!
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) September 29, 2024
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The Bruins maintained the 1-0 lead at the break, but 15 minutes into the second half, the Gophers tied it up after Paige Kalal sent a long free kick into the box that deflected right to Kate Childers, who one-timed it past UCLA goalkeeper Ryan Campbell for the equalizer.
Ten minutes later, however, the Bruins answered back, with Fontes sending a pass through to Daubert, who controlled with her left foot and raced ahead of her defender before shooting right-footed between an onrushing Martin's legs for her first collegiate goal.
When you score your first collegiate goal by megging the goalkeeper and giving your team the lead!
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) September 29, 2024
?? Paloma Daubert
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Fontes also helped set up UCLA's third goal in the 81st minute, sending a pass from the back to Maya Evans at midfield. Evans lofted a shot down the field to McMahon, who took it towards goal, beating two Minnesota defenders and then Martin for her first goal of the 2024 campaign.
?? @sunshinefontes ?? Maya Evans ?? Quincy McMahon for the 3-1 lead!
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) September 29, 2024
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UCLA's defense shut down Minnesota forward Khyah Harper, who entered the game leading the nation in goals scored with 13. The Bruins limited her to three shots, none on goal. The Gophers totaled nine shot on the day and just two shots on goal. The Bruins recorded 17 shots, 10 on goal. Campbell had one save for UCLA, and Martin had seven for Minnesota.
The Bruins are tied for first in the Big Ten with a 4-0-1 conference record. Minnesota drops to 8-2-2 overall and 2-2-1 in the Big Ten. UCLA will next host Washington Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7pm. UCLA's senior class will be honored in pregame festivities.
Team Stats
Bridgette Marin-Valencia (4)
Assisted By: Quincy McMahon
GOAL by UCL Marin-Valencia, Bridgette Assist by McMahon, Quincy.
33:15
Kate Childers (1)
Assisted By: Paige Kalal
GOAL by MINN Childers, Kate Assist by Kalal, Paige.
60:00
Paloma Daubert (1)
Assisted By: Sunshine Fontes
GOAL by UCL Daubert, Paloma Assist by Fontes, Sunshine.
70:25
Quincy McMahon (1)
Assisted By: Maya Evans , Sunshine Fontes
GOAL by UCL McMahon, Quincy Assist by Evans, Maya and Fontes, Sunshine.
80:48
