The Bruins’ chances of making the Big Ten tournament hung in the hands of the final game of the season.
And when it mattered most, No.

As rain made its way into Los Angeles on Saturday, No. 21 UCLA men’s soccer (7-1-4, 3-1-2 Big Ten) brought the thunder in its third home matchup in a row, triumphing 2-1 over Ohio State (6-3-2, 1-3-1).

This post was updated Oct. 4 at 10:21 p.m.
As temperatures skyrocketed in Los Angeles this weekend, the Bruins brought the heat in a highly anticipated matchup against a top-10 opponent.

In a classic Southern versus Northern California showdown, UCLA and California faced off in a battle of the bears.
No. 12 UCLA men’s soccer (2-0-2) tied 2-2 against former Pac-12 foe Cal (1-0-2) at Edwards Stadium in Berkeley on Tuesday.

This post was updated April 12 at 11:28 p.m.
Many flock to Los Angeles for the year-round warm climate.
For the Bruins, a predominantly home-grown team, venturing beyond warm California can prove to be a challenge and forces adaptability.

For many UCLA students, week 10 signifies finals week is on the horizon, and academic pressure starts to bubble up.
For the Bruins, week 10 means less practice and more play, with a stacked weekend slate.

Every meet, every practice and every record set is preparation for the Big Ten Championship – the culmination of elite swimmers battling each other at the most competitive meet in the nation.