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Soccer Gameday: Wake Forest at #1 UCLA
9/11/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
| Gameday Central >> Wake Forest at #1 UCLA | |
| at UCLA | Friday, Sept. 12, 8:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. PT) |
| Location | Los Angeles, Calif. (Drake Stadium) Weather | Facility Info |
| UCLA Coverage | Live Stats | Live Video (Pac-12 Network)  | Live Audio | UCLA Website |
| Information | Wake Forest Game Notes  | UCLA Game Notes | Twitter Updates |
Wake Forest Takes on Defending Champs >>
• The Demon Deacons head to California for a pair of games, beginning with top-ranked and defending national champion UCLA on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 local time).
Last Time Out >>
• Wake Forest rebounded from an overtime loss at the buzzer against UNC Wilmington by defeating No. 13 Georgetown 2-0.
• Riley Ridgik totaled two goals and an assist during the weekend invitational, while Pilar Torres notched the game-winner on Sunday for her first career goal.
• Lindsay Preston earned her second shutout of the season, saving all seven shots on goal.
Scouting The Bruins >>
• No. 1 UCLA hasn't lost a game in more than a full calendar year; the last loss was to North Carolina on Sept. 6, 2013.
• Keeper Katelyn Rowland has earned seven straight shutouts dating back to the College Cup a year ago. The Bruins are yet to allow a goal this season, and have conceded just 14 shots.
• UCLA enters with a 5-0-1 record, tying North Carolina 0-0 but defeating the other five opponents by a combined 16-0.
• Sam Mewis (4g, 1a) and Sarah Killion (2g, 5a) share the team lead with nine points apiece.
The Big 250 >>
• Wake Forest earned its 250th all-time victory by defeating No. 13 Georgetown on Sunday.
• Having played just over 20 seasons, the Demon Deacons have averaged more than 12 wins per season since debuting in 1994.
• Head coach Tony da Luz has been at the helm for 219 of those 250 wins.
Wake Forest Storylines >>
• Wake Forest is coming off a win over a top-15 team for the first time in 364 days. The Deacs are now 1-0 against ranked programs this season.
• The Deacs have started at least seven underclassmen and at least four freshmen in each of the first five contests.
• In the 2014 season, Wake Forest has games scheduled against eight NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago, including six of the eight quarterfinal squads.
Next Time Out >>
• The Deacs head 30 miles southeast, taking on No. 23 Long Beach State on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) before returning to Winston-Salem to open ACC action.
