Sometimes when all hope looks lost, miracles happen.
And with the Bruins’ chance of qualifying for the NCAA tournament looking slim before Monday’s selection show, a miracle was needed.

Almost exactly a year ago UCLA men’s soccer (7-5-6, 3-4-3 Big Ten) was upset by Loyola Marymount by a score of 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA tournament at home.

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All hope seemed lost when UCLA fell short of the Big Ten tournament.
But sometimes second chances are given.

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It all came down to the final penalty kick. 
Michigan goalkeeper Ethan Wood stood at the goal post as UCLA junior midfielder Tarun Karumanchi got set to shoot. 
With a chance to play in the final on the line, Karumanchi approached the spot as he targeted the ball at the bottom left of the net – but fate would eventually land in the hands of Wood.

Postseason wins can forgive regular-season sins.
Despite only placing sixth after the Big Ten regular season, No. 6 seed UCLA men’s soccer (7-5-5, 3-4-3 Big Ten) pulled off a 6-0 thrashing of No.

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A win of historic proportions propelled the Bruins forward Thursday.
No. 6 seed UCLA men’s soccer (7-5-5, 3-4-3 Big Ten) dismantled No.

No. 6 seed UCLA men’s soccer (6-5-5, 3-4-3 Big Ten) hasn’t won since a 3-0 victory over Rutgers on Oct. 18. However, the Bruins have also notched four wins against ranked opponents and have tied four top-25 opponents.