Indiana Men's Soccer Stuns UCLA with Thrilling 4-2 Victory

The Indiana men's soccer team faced off against UCLA in a thrilling Big Ten Conference match, ultimately emerging victorious with a score of 4-2. The game was marked by impressive team play, with several IU players scoring crucial goals and providing standout performances. The win marks the Hoosiers' second in the conference, improving their overall record to 7-2-1.

Key Takeaways:

• The match saw a dramatic comeback by UCLA, with the Bruins scoring two goals after IU took a 3-0 lead in the 19th minute. However, Indiana's defense held strong, ultimately securing the 4-2 win.
• Sophomore Easton Bogard scored his first goal of the season, while Clay Murador recorded his first-career goal and two assists in the match. Palmer Ault improved his season totals to eight goals and 19 points, leading the Big Ten.
• Indiana field players wore black kits for the first time in program history, earning a 1-0-0 record while wearing the new uniforms.
• The Hoosiers have scored 11 goals in four conference matches, averaging 2.75 goals per game. They have also improved their record to 5-1-1 in home matches this season.
• Indiana has played 191 consecutive regular season matches without back-to-back defeats, a streak spanning 4,347 days (11 years, 10 months, 25 days) dating back to November 1, 2013.

Statistics:

• IU field players wearing black kits: 1-0-0 record
• Goals scored by IU in four conference matches: 11
• Average goals scored per game in conference matches: 2.75
• Home matches won this season: 5
• Consecutive regular season matches without back-to-back defeats: 191
• Duration of streak (days): 4,347 days (11 years, 10 months, 25 days)
• Goals scored by Palmer Ault this season: 8
• Points earned by Palmer Ault this season: 19

Sources:

• Indiana University Of Health news release [No. 3-ranked Indiana men's soccer team takes down UCLA 4-2 (iuhealth.org)]