UC Irvine Anteaters men’s soccer defeated the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 1-0 at Anteater Stadium in Irvine, Calif., on October 24, 2026. The only goal of the match was scored in the 17th minute by forward Shane Kaemerle, marking his first career goal in his 33rd game.
Kaemerle’s goal came on an assist from Gage Lyons and Brady Treinen, each earning their fifth assist of the season. Treinen, a defender, reached the 15th assist milestone of his career. UC Irvine goalkeeper Scott Williams contributed significantly with five saves and his seventh shutout of the season, extending his scoreless streak to over 372 minutes.
This victory secured a top-two finish for UC Irvine in the Big West Conference and guaranteed the Anteaters a home game in the Big West Semifinals on November 7. Before the game, UC Irvine honored eight seniors: Mario Nordstrom, Ferran Duran, Elijah Juge, Brady Treinen, Gage Lyons, Joe O’Shaughnessy, Scott Williams, and Hunny Yoo.
UC Irvine’s final regular-season match is scheduled for October 31, 2026, against California Baptist in a non-conference game.
CSB Take
UC Irvine’s 1-0 win over UC Santa Barbara highlights the team’s defensive strength and the emergence of Shane Kaemerle as a scoring contributor. Scott Williams’ goaltending was instrumental in preserving the shutout and the team’s momentum heading into postseason play. Honoring seniors adds emotional significance to this victory, setting a positive tone for the Anteaters’ upcoming challenges in the playoffs.
Source: Original report
