On October 2, 2026, the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins women’s soccer team extended their shutout streak to four games with a 1-0 road victory over the Oregon Ducks in Eugene, Oregon, as part of Big Ten conference play.
Junior forward Kara Croone earned and converted a penalty kick at 88:03 minutes after being fouled inside the box, scoring her fourth goal of the season and third game-winning goal.
Goalkeeper Daphne Nakfoor played a key role in preserving the shutout with a crucial save in the 86th minute on a shot by Oregon’s Maddie Sharrer. Nakfoor recorded her fifth shutout of the year and fourth consecutive, extending her shutout streak to 443 minutes without allowing a goal.
The Bruins outshot Oregon 21-7, including 10 shots on goal to Oregon’s seven. Freshman Mia Corona made her collegiate debut after missing the start of the season due to injury, nearly scoring in the 81st minute.
Oregon goalkeeper Gray Willson made nine saves to keep the Ducks competitive throughout the match.
With the win, UCLA improved to 8-3-1 overall and 5-1-0 in the Big Ten, while Oregon dropped to 6-4-2 overall and 1-4-1 in conference play. UCLA is scheduled to return home for three consecutive games beginning October 8 against Indiana.
CSB Take
The UCLA Bruins women’s soccer team demonstrated resilience and defensive strength in securing a narrow road victory over Oregon. Kara Croone’s composure in drawing and converting the late penalty kick and Daphne Nakfoor’s steady goalkeeping underpinned the Bruins’ fourth consecutive shutout. Maintaining this defensive consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be essential as UCLA aims to build on its strong Big Ten position during the upcoming home stretch.
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