The Loyola Marymount University Lions women’s soccer team suffered a 2-1 loss to the UC San Diego Tritons on September 14, 2026, in La Jolla, Calif. The match was scoreless through the first half before the Tritons opened the scoring early in the second half.
Cameron Bourne tied the game for the Lions at 60:37, scoring off an assist from Alaina Lee. This goal marked Bourne’s second of the 2026 season and third overall during her time at LMU. Lee also contributed with two shots, including one on goal, creating a lively offensive effort for the Lions.
Goalkeeper JJ Hoover played the full 90 minutes and recorded a season-high nine saves, demonstrating resilience in goal despite the defeat. The Lions generated six shots on goal compared to the Tritons’ 11, keeping the match competitive throughout.
Late in the game, Sarah Melcher forced a save following a setup by Kate Kubiak, but UC San Diego scored the game-winning goal in the 88th minute to secure the victory.
CSB Take
The Loyola Marymount Lions showed determination in battling back to tie the game with contributions from Cameron Bourne and Alaina Lee. JJ Hoover’s standout performance in goal kept the match close, but the late Tritons goal proved decisive. This narrow loss highlights the Lions’ potential and underscores the areas for growth as they proceed in the West Coast Conference schedule.
Source: Original report
