No. 9 UCLA women's soccer fought back to tie No. 3 Duke, 1-1, in a tightly contested match at Wallis Annenberg Stadium. After conceding an early goal just two minutes into play, the Bruins equalized with a penalty kick in the second half from Oruha Hayashi. Despite holding a clear advantage in possession and shots, UCLA was unable to capitalize further after Duke was reduced to ten players with a red card in the final stretch.

By the Numbers
  • UCLA outshot Duke 6-2 overall, with a 4-1 advantage in shots on goal.
  • Oruha Hayashi scored her second goal for UCLA with the equalizer in the 50th minute.
Yes, But

The Bruins struggled to make an impact in the first half, registering only one shot before halftime, and need to address their slow starts in future matches.

State of Play
  • The Bruins are currently 0-1-1 in the season.
  • Duke's red card provided a key moment in the match, yet UCLA couldn’t convert chances into a win.
What's Next

UCLA will look to secure their first win of the season against San Diego on Thursday, August 20, at Wallis Annenberg Stadium.

Bottom Line

UCLA's performance showed promise, but the team must improve on their starting dynamics and capitalize on player advantages to achieve success in upcoming matches.