The No. 16 Michigan men’s soccer team displayed a dominant offensive performance Friday night.

Despite graduate midfielder Quin Rogers scoring for the fifth time this season with a composed penalty kick, it was sophomore forward Michael Ramirez who defined the night. Using his relentless pace, sharp movement and decisiveness in front of the goal, Ramirez set the tone for Michigan’s attack in a convincing 3-0 win against UCLA.

Coming off a long-term injury, Ramirez wasted no time reestablishing himself. After months away, he’s produced three goals and an assist in his last two matches, becoming a pivotal part of the Wolverines’ offense that has scored six goals in their last two games. Friday’s game was no different.

“He was off for an extended time, like six months,” Michigan coach Dale

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