Your UCLA Bruins are the 2014 Pac-12 Champions! UCLA Women’s Soccer had scored two goals in the second half to defeat the USC Trojans 2-0. While doing so, the Bruins not only won the contest and the conference, but also goes the entire season ranked #1 in the nation as they finish 18-0-2. The Bruins have now gone undefeated in 41 games which dates back to September 8, 2013 and includes last season’s NCAA Tournament Championship run.
It is definitely a night to celebrate but the work is far from over.
Bruin hugs > bear hugs.
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) November 8, 2014
No. 1 @UCLAWSoccer takes 3 points in the Coliseum, and become Pac-12 Champions! #UCLAvsUSC pic.twitter.com/pymWHvYpuW
In front of over ten thousand people, which broke an attendance record today, the Bruins and Trojans may have been equal at halfime, but the Bruins were clearly in control as they attempted nine shots while holding off USC for zero shots.
Proud to be part of a game that is being watched by an NCAA record crowd of 10,128! #UCLAvsUSC #BattleforLA #CrosstownCup
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) November 8, 2014
Scoreless at halftime. UCLA is outshooting USC 9-0, w/ a 4-0 SOG advantage. #UCLAvsUSC
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) November 8, 2014
It was only a matter of time before UCLA struck. In the second half, Kylie McCarthy had netted two goals. The first was a thing of beauty as she dribbled around the Trojan defender and tight-rope walked the end line to get with in about ten feet to the left of the goalie. Once she was in that close, McCarthy blasted it to the left side to go up 1-0 at 78:44.
Less than ten minutes later she comes from the right side to and puts in an effortless goal that looked like the USC keeper had given up on. The Trojan defense was not playing consistent defense at all. At one point, defender Megan Oyster had dribbled up the middle of the field unbothered and blasted one wide to the right from 40 yards out.
The Bruins were once again fantastic it another strong showing.
#UCLAvsUSC Play of the Match goes to @UCLAWSoccer's Kylie McCarthy, who broke the ice with this close-range heater: http://t.co/vtmuOdMx3m
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) November 8, 2014
GOAL UCLA!!!! Kylie McCarthy does it again, assist to Ally Courtnall!! Bruins lead USC 2-0 at 87:00! #UCLAvsUSC
— UCLA Women's Soccer (@UCLAWSoccer) November 8, 2014
The Bruins now look to the NCAA 1st Round which takes place a week from tonight on Friday, November 14. Seeing as the Bruins have held onto the #1 ranking all season, there should be no doubt that the get the overall #1 seed in the Tournament. Stay with Go Joe Bruin for more details regarding playoff information.
Go Bruins!