Tucson, Ariz. – The Arizona Wildcats (7-2, 1-1) recorded a clean sheet against 10th-ranked UCLA 3-0. It marks just the second victory over the Bruins in Wildcat history. Arizona led 1-0 at half, but two second half goals by Brook Wilson and
Jada Talley sealed the win.
Arizona Goals
28'
Jada Talley
67'
Brooke Wilson
84'
Jada Talley
Play of the Match – Rocket Shot
Forward
Brooke Wilson made a rocket shot from well over 30 yards in the 67' of game play to advance the score to 2-0. The impressive long-range goal was Wilson's sixth of the season, and was arguably the best goal from the Wildcats this season.
Women of the Match – Jada Talley and Hope Hisey
Forward
Jada Talley fronted the goal scoring on Thursday against UCLA. With two goals, one assisted by
Kelcey Cavarra, she led the Wildcats to a massive victory against the nationally ranked team. Talley, along with her fellow Wildcats, went head to head with the Bruins during Talley's Freshman year which ended in a 2-2 draw. Its only fitting that Talley would lead the Cats to this monumental victory.
Freshman Goalkeeper
Hope Hisey, starting only her second Pac-12 game of the season, helped the Wildcats to a clean sheet against No. 10 UCLA. She recorded four saves and manned the goal well to ensure UCLA made no gains in the match.
By the Numbers
2 – This is only the second time Arizona has taken down UCLA on the pitch, the first time being in 2004.
10 – The Arizona Wildcats went head to head, and conquered, the 10th team in the nation on Thursday night. They recorded a clean sheet of 3-0 and left the field ultimate winners.
Frame Worthy
Talley's shot slipping straight past the keeper in the 28'
Tony Talks
"Every game is a challenge and we're going to have to enjoy it today and then move on adn find a way to do it again on Sunday. It doesn't get easier"
Coming Up
The Wildcats will be back at Mulcahy to play nationally ranked No. 6 USC on Sunday at 12 p.m. MST.
