University of Oregon
6-5-1, 0-3-0
UCLA
9-2-0, 3-0-0
Ducks Fall 3-2 against No. 11 UCLA Bruins
10/02/16 | Women's Soccer
EUGENE, Ore. - The Oregon women's soccer team fell to the No. 11 UCLA Bruins 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at Papé Field.
The Ducks' record moves to 6-5-1 on the season and 0-3-0 in Pac-12 play. UCLA is now 9-2-0 overall and 3-0-0 in the Pac-12.
With eight games left to play in 2016, the Ducks have scored the most goals in a season (18) since 2012 (19).
How it Happened: The Ducks got on the board first, as sophomore Kyra Fawcett scored her fourth goal of the season in the third minute. Fawcett found a pass from redshirt senior Maryn Beutler from 15-yards out to find the upper right corner of the net.
In the 26th minute, an own goal tied things up, 1-1.
In the first half, the Ducks had four shots (three on goal), to UCLA's two shots (one on goal). Oregon had two corner kick opportunities, Bruins (0).
After the half, Gabbi Miranda scored her second goal of the season in the 72nd minute.
Junior Abby Morrow responded and stole a pass at the top of the box to tie things up for the Ducks, 2-2. The goal was her third of the season.
In the 86th minute, Claire Winter scored the game-winner for UCLA, her first of the season, off a header and an assist from MacKenzie Cerda.
On the night, Oregon had 9 shots (six on goal) to UCLA's nine shots (five on goal). The Ducks had four corner kicks, while the Bruins had six.
Fawcett and Morrow contributed two shots for the Ducks, while Beutler, senior Marlo Sweatman, sophomore Taylor Kuroda, freshman Artrea Williams and sophomore Sofia Chambers all added one.
In goal, freshman goalkeeper Katelyn Carter made two saves. Her record moves to 4-2-1.
What it Means: The Ducks are now 6-5-1 on the season and 0-3-0 in the conference.
With eight games left to play in 2016, the Ducks have scored the most goals in a season (18) since 2012 (19).
Quotes: Head coach Kat Mertz -
On the close loss…
"Yeah this one hurts. I felt we had a really good chance going into it to get a point, if not three. I thought we stuck to our game plan really well though."
On getting through the tough three game stretch to start conference play…
"Every game in the Pac-12 is a championship game. We grew a lot as a team so far and have gained a lot of experience together. Some of our more inexperienced players such as Alyssa Hinojosa and Michelle Rockey were able to really grow in these last three games and we're proud of that."
Abby Morrow, Junior, Midfielder
On scoring her third goal of the season…
"I didn't really expect to score this many goals, especially as a midfielder, but I just feel like my duties are box-to-box and when I'm in the box, I'll try to score."
Kyra Fawcett, Sophomore, Forward
On fighting tough against the 11th ranked team in the country…
"Our team has a lot of fight. Today, we came out with a lot of fight, especially wearing these pink jerseys for something that is bigger than us. That kind of hit home for a lot of us. We made sure we fought with dignity and pride with these jerseys and for everyone out there who is fighting cancer."
Looking Ahead: On Thursday, Oct. 6, the Ducks will face the Colorado Buffaloes on the road in Boulder, Colo. First touch is set for 2:30 p.m.
Follow the Ducks: Follow all of the University of Oregon women's soccer action both on and off the field. Make sure to follow @OregonSoccer on Twitter and use the team's hashtag #Revolution. Also follow the team on Facebook by "liking" Oregon Women's Soccer and following Oregon Soccer on Instagram.
#GoDucks
Team Stats
Fawcett, Kyra (4)
Assisted By: Beutler, Maryn
GOAL by ORE Fawcett, Kyra (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Beutler, Maryn, goal number 4 for season.
2:43
TEAM
GOAL by UCLA OWN GOAL.
25:04
Miranda, Gabbi (2)
GOAL by UCLA Miranda, Gabbi, goal number 2 for season.
71:24
Morrow, Abby (3)
steals ball at the top of the box
78:40
Winter, Claire (1)
Assisted By: Cerda, MacKenzie
Header GOAL by UCLA Winter, Claire, Assist by Cerda, MacKenzie, goal number 1 for season.
85:17
