Nebraska soccer (3-4-10, 1-3-7 Big Ten) faced No. 10 UCLA (11-4-2, 8-2-1 Big Ten) on Sunday afternoon. After five consecutive ties, the Huskers suffered their first loss in over a month, dropping to the Bruins, 2-1.
UCLA scored both goals within the first 24 minutes, putting Nebraska down 2-0 early. Though Nebraska cut the lead to one late in the second half, scoring its first goal in almost a month, it couldn't force a tie. The Huskers outshot the Bruins (15-8) in the afternoon. But both teams finished with three shots on goal.
Sadie Sant scored Nebraska's first goal, a throw-in from Kate Eggett. Sant finished the day with two shots, one on goal. Ella Rudney also kicked two shots, one on goal. Reese Snowden earned one shot, one on goal. Avery Gillahan picked up one save for Nebraska.
Nebraska concludes the regular season at Purdue on Friday night. The match is set for 7 p.m. on B1G+.
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