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UCLA Defeats BYU, 2-1, in Preseason Exhibition
August 10, 2018 | Women's Soccer
LOS ANGELES - No. 2 UCLA defeated BYU, 2-1, in a preseason exhibition on Friday night, with senior forward Julia Hernandez netting the game-winner with 1:35 remaining on the clock.
The Bruins started the scoring at 13:40 on a goal by junior Sunny Dunphy after a give-and-go with Anika Rodriguez. The Cougars, however, tied the score at 24:34 on Elise Flake's strike. Madie Gates was credited with the assist.
The game appeared to be headed for a tie before Hernandez came through in the 89th minute with the go-ahead goal, assisted by Jessie Fleming and Olivia Athens.
UCLA outshot BYU in the match, 16-11, and recorded five saves to BYU's four. The Bruins took five corner kicks and held BYU to two.
The Bruins officially open the season on Friday, Aug. 17 in the grand opening of Wallis Annenberg Stadium. The grand opening festivities begin at 5pm, and UCLA's game against Long Beach State kicks off at 7pm. Tickets for the opener are on sale now at uclabruins.com/tickets.
