THROW-INS
2nd - The 2nd Freshman of the Week honor for UCI was awarded to Brady Treinen joining Mauricio Gutierrez this season
#8 - Oscar Cervantes' game-winner Wednesday was the #8 play on Sports Center's Top 10 plays that night
1.00 - Wednesday's match features the Big West's top two keepers with both sporting a GAA 1.00 or under
9th - UCI's draw with No. 8 Creighton marks the 9th result in program history against a program ranked 8th or higher
3-0-1 - UCI began the year 3-0-1 unbeaten in their first four, the program's best start under head coach Yossi Raz
 #1 - Coach Raz's 2019 recruiting class was ranked #1 in the nation with four on the 2023 roster and two now playing pro

Clear Bag Policy
Only clear bags permitted with maximum size 12" x 12" x 6"
Foldable chairs, blankets, and other items for seating are still permitted

Concessions
Concessions available at the stadium. Outside food or drink, other than a water bottle, are not permitted

Parking
Permits are $15 and enforced at all times. Hourly permits ($5 per hour) and ParkbyPlate (Code: SPORTS@UCI) are also available to purchase ahead of time

 

· A second Big West Freshman of the Week honor for UCI this season as Brady Treinen earned an assist Wednesday and helped toward two shutouts. Mauricio Gutierrez earned Freshman of the Week last month, the first for either Anteater
· The Anteaters have drawn three crowds of over 1,000 fans this season including the second-largest in program history vs. UC Riverside at 1,927
· Luke Pruter stopped all five shots on target last week for the second time in his career he's earned consecutive shutouts. He has nine in his career and five this season, a single-season high for Pruter whose approaching the top-10 in saves.
· Notable Anteater stat leaders begin with Ricardo Ibarra who tops the roster with 69 career matches played, 54 starts, and 4,607 minutes. In addition, his nine career assists lead all active Anteaters
· Jake Means is the only 'Eater with two goals this year and leads active 'Eaters with seven in his career. He's also tops with 81 shots, 34 on target, and netted his first career game-winner in the match at Omaha
· Francesco Montanile is UCI's active points leader with 18 (5 G, 8 A). Oscar Cervantes scored his third career game-winner Wednesday to lead all Anteaters

Wednesday at the 'Runners - 11:00 AM
· A different kind of match Wednesday as UCI and CSUB play at 11:00 a.m. with kids from across the area participating in Education Day. The 'Runners have been educating their opponents going unbeaten in their last eight matches. All of their games have finished 1-0 or 1-1 this year outside of a 6-1 trouncing of Fresno Pacific.
· CSUB's main offense has come from Connor Mautino, four goals, two game-winners, and a Big West-high 2.9 shots per match. Bilal Mihoubi has added three goals, an assist, and two game-winners. The story is the defense and Brandon Limes whose allowed six goals in 10 matches while stopping 30 shots, and allowed one fewer shot on target than the 'Eaters at 36

Saturday vs. the Aggies - 6:00 PM
· UC Davis comes to town Saturday with an up-and-down season putting them at 4-4-2. Big early-season wins at Dayton and Ohio State have been followed by losses to Pacific and Saint Mary's, and Big West play began with a win at Cal Poly before falling on a PK at Fullerton. The Aggies have slim all-time edge on UCI and won last year, but UCI is 1-0-2 in the last three at home
· Sophomore Cason Goodman paces the attack with five goals, three game-winners, and two assists. Eight other Aggies have a single goal while senior Ryan Dieter has assisted on four goals. Another side above average on defense is backed by redshirt junior Charles Janssen along with the backline that's allowed just 40 shots on frame this year