With three shots the entire game and just one shot on goal, the Michigan women’s soccer team lacked the finishing touch in the final third against UCLA.
Conceding a goal in the third minute of the game meant the Wolverines’ offense faced an uphill battle from the start. Due to high pressure from its offense, there were periods of the game where Michigan succeeded in breaking down the Bruins’ backline. Although the ball never rippled against the back of UCLA’s net, the Wolverines narrow 1-0 loss proved them capable of battling with the fourth-ranked team in the nation.
Senior forward Kali Burrell was a prominent attacking force for Michigan from the first whistle. Playing as a left forward in the first half, Burrell set up junior forward Gabrielle Prych with a cross into the box in just t