Match Preview: No. 10 UCLA at Oregon
- Teams: No. 10 UCLA (7-3-1, 4-1-0) vs. Oregon (6-3-2, 1-3-1)
- Date: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. PT
- Location: Eugene, Ore. (Papé Field)
- Broadcast: Big Ten Plus
- Commentators: Dylan De Cesare, Owen Brock
- Live Stats: statbroadcast.com
Overview
UCLA, currently ranked 10th, looks to extend its unbeaten streak against Oregon. Coming off a successful road trip with victories against Rutgers and Maryland, the Bruins aim to maintain their position atop the Big Ten standings.
Oregon Ducks
- Record: 6-3-2 (1-3-1 Big Ten)
- Home Performance: 4-1-0
- Defense: Third in Big Ten with a 0.55 goals against average.
- Key Players:
- Carly Cormack & Ellie Felt: Top scorers with 4 goals each
- Cormack is the top point-scorer (12 points)
- Goalkeepers: Kailey Kimball & Gray Willson, with Willson recently starting eight matches.
Series History
- UCLA leads the all-time series against Oregon, 26-2-1.
- The Bruins have won the last four matchups and are unbeaten in their last 19 meetings.
- Last game won by UCLA: 2-0 in Los Angeles in 2025, both goals from penalty kicks.
Rankings
- UCLA is ranked 10th in the IWSOC Coaches Poll, climbing back into the Top 10 after previously being ranked 12th.
Last Match Recap
UCLA defeated Maryland 2-0 with a standout performance from senior midfielder Oruha Hayashi, who scored both goals late in the match.
Individual Accolades
- Paloma Daubert named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for leading the team to two shutouts against Rutgers and Maryland.
Season Performance
- UCLA has gone 5-1 in September, achieving four shutouts and facing several top-ranked teams.
- Seven players have scored this season, led by Hayashi.
Upcoming Matches
After the Oregon game, UCLA will host Indiana on Oct. 8 and Illinois on Oct. 11.
Additional Highlights
- Goalkeeper Depth: Three goalkeepers have started this season, with Daphne Nakfoor having the most starts and multiple shutouts.
- Impact Transfers: Seven new transfers, contributing significantly to the squad.
This match promises to be exciting as UCLA looks to solidify its standing in the Big Ten while continuing its impressive run against Oregon.
